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There are still a few places available on the following training event. Contact SoA now to avoid disappointment! Learning Inside and Outside the Classroom - an archive perspective Monday 3 November 2008 9.30am-4pm Birmingham Central Library The aim of this day is to explore different approaches to providing teaching through the use of archives. By looking at learning both inside and outside the classroom it is hoped the day will provide some inspiration to ensure that archives can exploit their resources in a way that is both valuable and exciting for school pupils. Speakers at the event will be: Jenny Bone Cultural Entitlement Officer, MLA West Midlands At The Heart of it – using local collections to inspire global learning A TIDE~ toolkit for creative approaches to collections to engage with the new secondary curriculum. The toolkit can be used for projects both inside and outside the classroom. Guy Woolnough Former Head of History at Carnforth High School A teacher’s perspective on using archives inside and outside the classroom Gabrielle Bourn Learning Development Officer, Lambeth Archives Archive projects in the classroom Sarah Shooter Education and Outreach Manager, West Yorkshire Archive Service New classroom resources at West Yorkshire Archives Fenella Hunt Head of Projects and Heritage Coordinator, Learning Outside the Classroom, GEM Learning Outside the Classroom General talk and workshop on the Learning Outside the Classroom manifesto and quality badge scheme Nikki Thorpe Creative Learning and Outreach Officer, Birmingham Archives and Heritage and John Hill-Daniel Film maker Faces and Places A project in the archives and in the classroom Lisa Snook Archivist/WLHC Project Officer, Worcestershire Record Office Helping children who find it difficult to learn inside the classroom Ann Moore Neighbourhood Learning Director, Liverpool Children's Services Our City Our Heritage How strong partnerships between archivists, teachers and advisers enabled Liverpool schoolchildren to celebrate the city's 800th birthday in a meaningful way. Costs are £40 for SoA members and £50 for non members (including lunch and refreshments) and booking should be made through the Society of Archivists: http://www.archives.org.uk/careerdevelopment.html