Knowledge, mind and understanding: Contemporary educational practice in critical perspectives

This conference considers contemporary approaches to knowledge and pedagogy, issues of objectivity and subjectivity and a philosophical inquiry into approaches to reading.

It is aimed at postgraduate students, academic staff and interested members of the public.

Programme 

• 'What’s Wrong with Cognitive Load Theory?', Professor Jan Derry, UCL Institute of Education (IOE)
• 'The Problem of Knowledge in Education: A Sociologist’s Perspective', Professor Michael Young, IOE
• 'Reading – A Philosophical Inquiry', Dr Andrew Davis, University of Durham
• 'Objectivity and Subjectivity, Fact and Value', Professor Paul Standish, IOE

Registration 

This conference is free and open for all to attend, but registration is essential. To book a place and for further information please email Jan Derry: j.derry@ucl.ac.uk

Links 

• Department of Education, Practice and Society
• Philosophy at the Institute of Education

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Kirsten Holst, UCL Academy