Remaking Adult Learning

[Background] [Aims] [Planned outcomes of the event] [Audience] [Programme] [Event Information] [Application Conditions] [Application Form]

Background

'Remaking Adult Learning', the joint NIACE & Institute of Education publication launched on 20 January 2011, starts from the premise that adult learning is central to public policy making and can make a difference to the economic development and social empowerment of people. In this collection of papers attention is given to many aspects of adult learning which need public debate. This conference follows the structure of the book and enables an exploration of the themes within it. The event concludes with a commentary on public policy and the place of adult learning within it.

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Aims

The event aims to:

• explore the themes identified in ‘Remaking Adult Learning’
• examine some of the challenges and conundrums set out
• begin a debate on the place of adult learning in future public policy.

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Planned outcomes of the event

• A continuing debate in the media
• A better informed field.

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Audience

The event will be of particular interest to:

• Providers of teacher training
• Teachers of Learning and Skills
• Practitioners
• Policy makers
• Academic staff and enthusiasts for lifelong learning
• Those who see adult learning as part of the solution to their concerns or interests.

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Programme

Chair: Dr. Ursula Howard, Visiting Professorial Fellow, Institute of Education, University of London

12:00 Arrival and registration (sandwich lunch, tea/coffee available)

12:50 Introduction from the Chair

13:00 Welcome to the Institute of Education
Prof. Chris Husbands, Director of the Institute of Education, University of London

13:10 Participation and equality: Does adult learning make any difference?

Making the argument: Dr. John Bynner, Emeritus Professor of Social Sciences in Education, Institute of Education

Response: Dr. Fiona Aldridge, Programme Director, NIACE
Followed by reactions from the floor

13:50 Adult learning and social movements: Why and how adult learning and social movements connect

Making the argument: Prof. Alan Tuckett, Chief Executive, NIACE

Response: Peter Templeton, Director of Education and Strategy, Workers' Educational Association
Followed by reactions from the floor

14:30 Adult learning and public policy: What place has adult learning in future public policy?

Making the argument: Prof. Bob Fryer, Chair, Campaign for Learning

Response: Prof. Ken Spours, Head of the Department of Continuing and Professional Education, Institute of Education
Followed by reactions from the floor

15:10 Tea/coffee break

15:30 Welcome back from the chair and re-cap

15:40 Adults learning, adults teaching: exploring craft as a metaphor for teaching

Making the argument: Jay Derrick, Tutor/ Consultant Researcher, Institute of Education

Response: Response: Lee Davies, Deputy Chief Executive, Institute for Learning
Followed by reactions from the floor

16:20 Where do we go from here? Taking the debate forward
Prof. Tom Schuller, Director, Longview

16.40 Close of conference (tea/coffee available)

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Event Information

• Arrival and registration is at 12:00noon for a 12:50pm start. The event will end at 4:40pm
• Event fee per person (includes sandwich lunch, tea/coffee and a copy of the book: Remaking Adult Learning priced at £23.95 + P&P):
  £145
  £85 (NIACEmembers & staff of the Institute of Education)
• NB: NIACE does not charge VAT on conference or course fees.
• Only application forms with the payments section completed will be processed.
  NB: If you wish us to invoice your employer we require a copy of the Purchase Order before the form is processed.
• Places will be allocated in order of receipt of completed application forms (one form per person)
• Video cameras may be in use at this event. 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
• 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
  E-mail: events@niace.org.uk

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Application Conditions

• Event: Monday 14 March 2011
  Closing Date: Wednesday 9 March 2011
• Cancellations will only be accepted if received in writing before the closing date and will be subject to an administration fee of £50
• 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
• Places can be reserved online via: www niace.org.uk/events Alternatively completed and signed application forms can 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)