This is an interesting looking conference but it coincides with many final
examination boards. Sorry but I can't attend. Let me know if you run another
similar event at some other time during the academic year.
Jeff Hellyer
Dean of Art and Design
Falmouth College of Arts
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Subject: Meeting the Challenges of Diversity workshop 22 June
Meeting the Challenges of Diversity
Friday 22 June 2001, Coventry University
This workshop deals with the issue of 'Widening Participation' within Art,
Design and Communication Higher Education. Concerns have been expressed by
participants attending a variety of events delivered during this year, as to
how their teaching practices can be effective in the context of an
increasingly diverse student population. Issues have included: working with
dyslexic students; constructing a supportive learning environment for
international students; considering mental health issues as well as physical
disabilities. As a consequence of these concerns the workshop attempts to
shed light on the issues and work towards meeting the individual needs of
all learners within H.E.
Participants
This event will be of interest to all staff in Art, Design and Communication
who share these concerns and who would like to contribute to discussion and
to the construction of solutions for the sector
Process
The workshop will include presentations and case studies, small group
discussions and opportunity for questions and discussion
Outcomes
As a result of this workshop you should be able to:
ï Identify common concerns across the sector
ï Describe the specific educational needs of a variety of students within
Art, Design and Communication
ï Discuss current pedagogical initiatives to respond to those needs
ï Contribute to a sector wide approach to pedagogical development in
Widening Participation
Venue
The workshop will be at the Technocentre, Coventry University Technology
Park, Puma Way, Coventry CV1 2TT
Cost
The cost of the workshop is £50.00 per person, which includes lunch and
refreshments.
Please make cheques payable to 'Coventry University' and send with booking
form to:
Peter Playdon, School of Art & Design, Coventry University, Priory Street,
Coventry CV1 5FB
Tel: 024 7688 7422 Fax: 024 7688 8667 Email:
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