Developing an inclusive curriculum: good practice shared
Tuesday 18 March 2008, 9.45am - 12.00pm
Berrill Lecture Theatre
The Open University, Milton Keynes (and live webcast)
Dear colleague
Following a number of enquiries, I am writing to this list again to
clarify a number of points about the above event (programme information
below).
1. Firstly, this is a free event.
2. Secondly, you can participate in two ways;
a) By completing a booking form and attending in person
b) By logging into the website on the day.
Attending in person
Access this website for a full programme and booking form:
http://www.open.ac.uk/equality-diversity/p5.shtml
Attending via the web
The papers for the event will be available here:
http://www.open.ac.uk/equality-diversity/p5.shtml
The live webcast can be accessed here:
http://stadium.open.ac.uk/stadia/preview.php?whichevent=1125&s=1
You can submit questions or comments in advance or on the day from the
webcast site.
If you are attending this way, you don't need to book, but please let us
know if you intend to.
If you are taking part, I hope you will enjoy and benefit from the
event.
Best wishes
Tony O'Shea
Senior Manager, Equality and Diversity
Strategy Unit
The Open University
Tel. 01908 858073
Email. [log in to unmask]
Programme information
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 (if you attend in person)
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