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The School Calendar
One of the ways mainstream schooling systems can begin to look at more radical transformations is by thinking about the whole idea of the school calendar. In the UK occasional tinkering occurs but essentially much remains as is. In the […]
Futurelab: New FREE handbook on curriculum and teaching innovation
Futurelab has just published a new report on curriculum and teaching innovation that is intended to provide guidance for educators interested in exploring the potential of personalisation to
Futurelab: E-news issue 57 April 2009
Two interesting items caught the eye. New handbook: Curriculum and teaching innovation Aimed at educational leaders involved in curriculum and teaching innovation, this new handbook provides guidance for exploring the
InspirED e-news March 2009
Issue 3, March 2009. Futurelab's InspirED - a collection of news and stories to inspire anyone interested in innovative approaches to teaching and learning. This site is updated
Press release – new book: Children as Citizens? International Voices
What about the Children? Participation, Provision, Protection Title: Children as Citizens? Subtitle: International Voices In store from: March 2009. RRP: $45.00. ISBN 978 1 877372-62-9 Otago University Press Dunedin New Zealand The 20th anniversary of
AERO E-Newsletter 25th March 2009
AERO E-Newsletter 25th March 2009 http://www.educationrevolution.org/fre.html Contents: 1) Reactions to President Obama Speech on Education 2) Two Great New Alfie Kohn DVDs No Grades + No Homework = Better Learning Unconditional Parenting 3) Nel
Camridge Review – ‘Where does it leave us now’ asks Polly Curtis, education editor The Guardian, Friday 20 February 2009
Where Does it Leave us Now - Polly Curtis, education editor The Guardian, Friday 20 February 2009 http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2009/feb/20/primary-education-review PEN Comment: Polly rightly asks the question will it happen?
Futurelab – New publications Learning Spaces Redesign Report and Fountaineers Research
Futurelab has just published a new report on primary learning spaces that will aid those involved in the redesign of educational learning spaces, particularly the PCP and BSF
Getting there? Two thinkers moving towards CPE-PEN perspectives
PEN Comment: It's worth casting around occasionally to see where the edge of educational thought lies. Two influential thinkers are indicating they are they are moving in the
Press release: World Book Day – 5th March 2009
Diary Note: World Book Day, Thursday 5 March 2009 Reading is one of life's great pleasures and for more than a decade millions of readers, young and old,
Educational Heretics Press – 2009 Catalogue online now!
EHP Book Catalogue Educational Heretics Press is the essential read on education. It's also our very own. If you really want to think 'out of the box' and discover
Futurelab: Assessment Literature Review and Social Justice
Futurelab has just published its latest Assessment Literature Review, commissioned from outstanding academic researchers to offer a route map through the vast body of research into education and
Recapturing Childhood. Positive Parenting in the Modern World
Recapturing Childhood. Positive Parenting in the Modern World In her new book Mildred Masheder provides wise advice on every aspect of childhood.With many inspiring contributions from parents, who have written
Futurelab – two new FREE publications on innovative education and early years learning.
Supporting innovation in schools The new handbook, ‘Promoting Transformative Innovation in Schools’, is designed to prompt debate around the nature and purpose of innovation in schools. It aims to
Life Learning. Lessons from the Educational Frontier.
New Book: Life Learning. Lessons from the Educational Frontier. Edited by Wendy Priesnitz. 2008 ISBN 978-0920118-17-7. The Alternate Press, Canada. www.lifemedia.ca/altpress. A collection of essays from a host (30)
John Taylor Gatto – Weapons of Mass Instruction.
Weapons of Mass Instruction. A Schoolteacher's Journey through the Dark World of Compulsory Schooling. John Taylor Gatto. HB ISBN 978-086571-631-5. New Society Publishers, British Columbia, Canada. www.newsociety.com From the
Educational Heretics Press – 2009 Catalogue
Educational Heretics Press - 2009 Catalogue ehpcatalog2009 EHP Book Catalogue Educational Heretics Press is the essential read on education. It's also our very own. If you really want
Futurelab: January Newsletter – Resources.
New handbook: Reimagining outdoor learning spaces Our latest handbook focuses on the use and utility of outdoor space for play and learning, and aims to support those thinking about
CfL Policy Pamphlet: ‘Higher Education And The Cuckoo In The Nest’
The Campaign for Learning’s new policy pamphlet on Part Time HE has been announced. Entitled ‘Higher Education And The Cuckoo In The Nest’, the report, prepared by Policy
Press release: The Times and The Sunday Times Books for Schools is back
Free books for schools! The Times and The Sunday Times Books for Schools is back “I’m always in favour of people who want to give books to children. Hooray! More
Personalised Education Now Journal 9. Autumn – Winter 2008-9 out now!
Our latest journal is out now. Distrubuted free to members Contents include: Two feature articles
- Sci – Fi Nightmare Becomes Reality – Paul Henderson. Paul invites us to look at the
DEMOS: The Skills Paradox: Confronting inequality in adult learning
The Skills Paradox: Confronting inequality in adult learning 11 December, Demos Demos is launching a new pamphlet confronting inequality in adult learning. The Skills Paradox warns that Britain faces a
Press release: Schools Need to Develop a Culture of Innovative Teaching Fit for Education in the 21st Century
Schools Need to Develop a Culture of Innovative Teaching Fit for Education in the 21st Century New Futurelab handbook helps teachers to develop innovative practice A new handbook from education
Futurelab: Supporting Innovation in Schools and Early Years Learning
Supporting innovation in schools The new handbook, ‘Promoting Transformative Innovation in Schools’, is designed to prompt debate around the nature and purpose of innovation in schools. It aims to