Adult Learners’ Week Conference: Enriching lives, Inspiring learners
This conference jointly organised by NIACE and the British Library will explore how the concepts of culture and community can inspire and motivate adults to become active learners and consider how informal and non-formal learning help adults to enrich their own lives and the lives of those around them.
It will also highlight ways in which providers of learning opportunities are innovating in respect of curriculum design and delivery.
Tuesday 17 May 2011
The conference runs from 9.30am to 3.45pm which includes lunch and has the option of attending two curator tours at the Library.
We are able to offer FREE places for up to 10 Birkbeck students. All you need to do is apply for a place online – see link below, use your email address (ideally your Birkbeck email if you have one) indicating “Student” in the job title, and Birkbeck as the organisation and choose “payment by cheque” option for the payment details. When processing the reservation we will know not to expect a cheque from you.
Learning zone hosts include:
- Open Knowledge Economy: featuring Reed in Partnership, Unionlearn and ESF works
- Digital Technologies: featuring British Library and The Open University
- Health and Wellbeing: hosted by Bupa; also featuring Voluntary Arts England and Age UK
- Community Inclusion: featuring ECORYS and Hackney Community Learning Champions
The conference will be of interest to educational and community leaders at local and national level, anyone wanting to explore the role of learning communities in the Big Society or anyone wanting to better understand the positive impact that informal learning can have on individuals and communities
