Opportunities for Educators
Courses, conferences, conversations... and other creative
learning possibilities
This is a quick summary of some of the opportunities provided
through APEX for educators.
I will update this periodically but I hope it gives you a taste
and you explore the rest of the site for others not listed.
Some cost, some don't, a few are forums for particular
educators such as teachers, learning assistants, heads, governors,
parents, a keystage... many are open to everyone
and particularly benefit from the diversity that
participants bring.
I will leave a few details up of what has been so if you missed
something and would dearly love to have gone - tell me by email to
apex@bathnes.gov.uk and I
will be able to keep you in mind when planning for the
future. All passionate educators are welcome to apply but in
the event of oversubscription priority will be given to those in
Bath and North East Somerset maintained schools.
Creating Gifts and Developing Talents: Inclusive, Aspirational
Education for ALL
The Teachers Leading in Gifted and Talented Education
Programme for 2008-2009
A programme to support teachers from across the authority
developing skills and understandings to lead their own development
and that of their school in improving gifted and talented education
for all.
‘…we do research to understand. We try to understand in
order to make our schools better places for both the children and
the adults who share their lives there.’ Eliot Eisner (1993)
This is a one day workshop for
children, young people and educators who are able
and willing to work collaboratively to contribute to their own
learning, that of others and a convivial community of enquiry.
When? – Wednesday 16th July 08
Where? – Guildhall, Bath
Who? – Educators and young people keen to work together
Cost? - £0
Jack Whitehead (University of Bath) is
leading and facilitating the day. He may be most familiar to you
for his books on action research co-authored with Jean McNiff. He
is well known internationally for his innovative, creative approach
to improving educational research in practice. To find details of
his work explore his website http://www.actionresearch.net
Writers in school
Have you had a writer in school? Sarah Patterson, Bath Spa
University, is keen to talk to you about your experience of work
and practice of writers working with schools. Sarah is keen to talk
to you in whatever form you prefer; questionnaire, email, phone or
go to school and talk to you. Contact her ASAP on sarah@patterdown.freeserve.co.uk
A Masters programme for educators, University of
Bath tutored by Jack
Whitehead
You will also find information on www.actionresearch.net -
Tuesday and Thursday evenings. All welcome. Educators in the group
are from schools, HE and come from B&NES and beyond. The
group supports work on educational enquiries, and units on
'Gifts, Talents and Education', 'Research methods' and
'Understanding Learners and Learning' and dissertations.
