GEM CONFERENCE 2010 - THURSDAY
Tuesday 7 September to Friday 10 September 2010
London
Young People & Heritage
Thursday 9 September
How is education changing and how does that
affect us?
The future of heritage education not only in the
context of curriculum change but also in the face of budget cuts and reduced
public spending. To what extent can heritage organisations be a force for
shaping as well as supporting the delivery of the education of young people?
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MORNING PROGRAMME
St Mary’s College, Strawberry Hill
08.30 Registration for day delegates
Refreshments
09.00 Welcome & Opening Remarks
Vicky Woollard, Deputy Chair, GEM
09.15 Keynote address
How is education changing?
Professor Peter Mortimore, former Director,
Institute of Education & Education Guardian columnist
09.45 Keynote address
Bridging the gap - the potential of intergenerational
learning.
Dr John Stevenson, Director, GEM
10.15 Q&A with keynote speakers
10.30 Refreshments
11.00 Breakout Sessions
(a)
Supporting the learning and development of very young children.
Jo Graham, Learning Unlimited
(b)
Digital technology and young people
Martin Bazley, Online Experience Consultant
(c)
Opportunities for vocational learning through heritage.
Norma Rosso, Visual Roots Project, Engage
12.15 Lunch
13.00 – 13.45 Optional special
preview tour of Strawberry Hill House before it opens to the public. Maximum
30 people.
£5 donation required on the day.
AFTERNOON PROGRAMME
14.00 Coaches depart
Delegates may choose one of the following four options:
(a) Digital learning at the National Archives, Kew, led by the National Archives education team.
(b) Climate change and the environment at Kew Gardens, led by the Kew Gardens education team
(c) Working with vulnerable young people at Orleans House, led by Miranda Stearn
(d) Providing for special education needs at the Holly
Lodge Centre, led by Pat Ealey.
16.15 Coaches return to campus
EVENING PROGRAMME
18.30 Coaches depart for evening meal at Hampton Court
Palace
19.00 AGM
19.00 Annual dinner
Guest Speaker (tbc).
22.00 Return to Strawberry Hill.