GEM Conference 2008 - Friday
Tuesday 2 September to Friday 5 September 2008
Medway, Kent
Heritage Learning and Social Change
Friday 5 September
Heritage Education and Government Policy
Learning now plays a central role in government policy regarding young people's
welfare. In the light of major policy developments such as Every Child Matters,
the Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto, diplomas and the Five Hour
Cultural Offer, what contribution can heritage learning make to the successful
education of a young person today?
Morning Programme
Pilkington Building
08.30 Registration and refreshments for day delegates
09.00 Welcome & Opening Remarks
Dr John Stevenson, Director, GEM
09.15 Keynote address
The value of heritage in a young person’s education
Mick Waters, Curriculum Director, QCA
How will changes in the curriculum support and accommodate heritage learning?
09.45 Keynote address
Education professionals working together towards successful learning outside the
classroom
(speaker to be confirmed)
Working with schools to implement government initiatives to make the world a
better place for our children.
10.15 Q&A with keynote speakers
10.30 GEM’s AGM and Role
AGM followed by an overview of GEM’s role in advancing heritage learning.
11.00 Refreshments
11.30 Breakout Sessions
How heritage learning is responding to and informing government policy on 0-19
education and welfare.
(a) Teenage learning
A look at the changing educational landscape at secondary level and improving
youth engagement.
Dr Sharon Goddard, DCSF & Jane Clark, The Inside Out Project
(b) Learning Outside the Classroom
Heritage learning in the context of the LOtC Manifesto.
Peter Carne, LOtC Manifesto Champion & Dr John Stevenson, Director, GEM
(c) Skills-focused learning
How can heritage learning support the changing focus of the National Curriculum?
Sandra Stancliffe, Bristol’s Museums, Galleries & Archives & Nic Garrick, Fair
Furlong Primary School
12.30 Lunch
Afternoon Programme
13.30 Career Development Workshops
These workshops offer the opportunity to meet with other GEM members at a
similar career stage, whether employed or freelance, to discuss issues of common
interest and share recent training experiences. Discussion topics will relate to
the implementation of GEM’s new professional development strategy. The session
may also include what GEM might do to help plug the gaps by building on
successful practice; mentoring and CPD from all points of view; and future
approaches to conference and other events.
15.00 Refreshments
15.30 Members’ Presentations
Short presentations from GEM members on a wide range of case studies, best
professional practice and good ideas.
16.30 Closing Remarks
Optional Informal Evening
18.30 Delegates depart for Faversham for an educational tour of Britain’s oldest
brewer, Shepherd Neame, followed by a tasting session and supper.
11.00 (approx) Arrive back at halls of residence.