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The Open University is pleased to invite you to the following event
Developing an inclusive curriculum...good practice shared
Tuesday 18 March 2008
9.45am - 1.00pm
Berrill Lecture Theatre
The Open University, Milton Keynes
Overview:
This event will showcase resources and expertise available now to
support the embedding of diversity within the curriculum. A more
inclusive curriculum will enable universities to respond more
effectively to the needs of an increasingly diverse student community.
Aims:
1. To share and promote good practice on diversity in the curriculum;
2. To inform participants about new support resources we have developed
including online case studies and a guide to language and image;
3. To provide an opportunity for networking for professionals with an
interest in this subject.
Programme
* Professor Alan Tait, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Curriculum & Awards, The
Open University
'The importance of an inclusive and accessible curriculum'
* Rowena Arshad OBE, Director of the Centre for Education for Racial
Equality in Scotland and Senior Lecturer, School of Education,
University of Edinburgh
'How to build diversity into your curriculum: learning from Scottish
institutions'
* Good practice case studies - presented by members of course teams
- 'Starting with Maths' - Illustrates the fact that Mathematics has
diverse cultural roots.
- 'Archaeology, the science of investigation' - Illustrates how the
incorporation of diverse examples from a wide range of sources enables
students to understand other perspectives of their subject.
- 'The arts past and present' - Illustrates the value of taking a broad
approach to the definition of 'The Arts', and drawing on a wide range of
examples.
* Lunch and networking opportunity
For a full programme and booking form, email
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This event will be webcast live, so you can also participate remotely
at; http://stadium.open.ac.uk/berrill/
If you intend to take part this way, it would be helpful if you can let
us know.
Best wishes
Tony O'Shea
Senior Manager, Equality and Diversity
Strategy Unit
The Open University
Tel. 01908 858073
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