Learning clubs and learning groups (PM)

[Background] [Audience] [Aims] [Programme] [Event Information] [Application Conditions] [Application Form]

Background

This workshop will explore how clubs and groups can be supported to arrange their own learning activities. Learning activities come in many forms and one part of the rich mix is clubs and groups which run their own learning activities These learning clubs and ‘self organised’ groups take many forms - from the well known and well-established such as the University of the Third Age to small local groups set up by friends and neighbours with a common interest. They may be music groups, book clubs, health or environmental groups, photographic or craft groups, motorcycle or walking clubs: what they all have in common is that people are coming together to enjoy learning new skills and activities.

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Audience

This event will be of interest to those who support the development of informal learning groups, including:

• Outreach and development workers
• Staff in museums, libraries and archives services
• Staff in the health sector who support patient selfhelp groups
• Staff or members of faith groups
• Voluntary or community organisations involved in informal learning
• Providers of adult learning courses who support existing learners to set up their own self organised learning groups.

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Aims

This workshop aims to:

• provide an opportunity for participants to share ideas on different approaches to supporting groups and clubs which plan their own learning
• introduce participants to resources which can help them and the groups that they support including how to find meeting spaces and how to get the best from technology.

Since publication of the ‘Learning Revolution’ White Paper there has been a growth in interest in learning groups and clubs which come in lots of shapes sizes and flavours. In the same way, the people who support clubs and groups come from a wide range of backgrounds so we hope that this workshop will also provide you with opportunities to network and to learn a lot from the experiences of others.

Clubs and groups offer just one way for adults to learn and in this workshop we will also explore how learners can move between self organised learning and more structured non-formal and formal learning. Learning clubs and learning groups Thursday 10 June 2010 NIACE, Renaissance House, 20 Princess Road West, Leicester LE1 6TP Supporting self organised learning – practicalworkshop Workshop

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Programme

12:30   Arrival and registration (lunch, tea/coffee available)

13:15   Welcome and introduction to the day

13:25   Why support learning groups and clubs?

13:40   Helping groups get started

14:00   Getting the best from technology in informal learning

14:30   Finding spaces to meet: helping groups access spaces for learning

15:15   Supporting groups once they are up and running and helping learners to progress

15:45   Celebrating learning

16:00   Further opportunities: other information and resources available for supporting informal adult learning

16:10   Tea and depart 

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Event Information

• Arrival and registration is at 12:30pm for a 1:15pm start. The event will end at 4:10pm

• Event fee per person (includes lunch, tea/coffee):
  £50 (NIACE Members)
  £85 (Non NIACE Members)
  NB: NIACE does not charge VAT on conference and course fees

• Places will be allocated in order of receipt of completed application forms (one form per person)

• Video cameras maybe be in use at this conference. If you do not wish to be photographed or appear on the video outputs please indicate this on the application form and make yourself known at registration

• Learners can opt out of displaying their names on the list of participants. Please indicate this on the application form

• Participants should be prepared to take their own notes as there will not be handouts for all sessions

• If you have not received an e-mail confirming your attendance and joining instructions 4 working days before the event please contact:

  NIACE Events Team
  Tel: 0116 204 2833
  Fax: 0116 254 8368
  Minicom: 0116 255 6049
  E-mail: events@niace.org.uk

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Application Conditions

• Cancellations are non-refundable

• Substitutions are to be advised 5 working days prior to the event

• A 10 working days notice period is required for provision of electronic note-takers, sign language interpreters and transcription to Braille

• Completed and signed application forms must be faxed or posted to NIACE by the closing date. Reservations by telephone cannot be accepted

• Application forms are individually acknowledged by e-mail. Joining instructions, including map and directions, will be e-mailed out one week before the event.

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Application Form

(For people not using the online reservation system above)