Arts and Humanities Academics in Schools: Mapping the Pedagogical Interface

by Geoff Baker (Editor), Andrew Fisher (Editor)

Overview

In recent years interest in schools outreach and academic enrichment has increased dramatically, reflecting a greater social conscience and awareness of the impact that universities can have on the wider community. The transferable skills that academics bring to schools need to be honed for this new learning environment, as delivery methods and success benchmarks are radically different in a schools context. This collection addresses the numerous issues raised when arts and humanities academics become involved with schools, bringing together practitioners from a broad range of fields within the arts and humanities to share experiences and insights.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441134301
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	01/24/2013
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Geoff Baker is Head of Domain (French, Geography, History, Personal Development and Religious Education) at The Thomas Cowley High School in Donington, Lincolnshire

Andrew Fisher is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Nottingham, UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction Geoff Baker and Andrew Fisher
Part I: Schools Outreach in Context
1. Encountering Expertise: The value and practice of academics in schools Alan Dewar
2. Sitting on the Fence or Breaking Through the Hedge: Risk-taking, incentives and institutional barriers to outreach work among academics and students Helen Lovatt
Part II: Teaching and Learning in Schools Outreach
3. Bridging the Pedagogical Divide between Universities and Schools Geoff Baker
4. What does it mean ‘to be good at ICT' - at school and at university? Terry Haydn
5. Exploring the Links between Creative Teaching and Learning: Lessons learnt from science and engineering outreach Janice Yelland-Sutcliffe
6. Creativity for All: Promoting creative learning in schools outreach Sarah Turbaner
Part III: Teaching Complex and Controversial Issues
7. Academics Teaching Philosophy to Primary School Children Andrew Fisher
8. Chains and Controversia: Non-judgementally exploring the richness of the past with primary school children Cressida Ryan
9. Teaching about the Holocaust: Perspectives on what, why, how and when Gary Mills
10. Transferring findings from Genocide Education Research into Strategies for Teaching and Learning about Genocide in Schools Rolf Wiesemes
11. Exploring Spirituality in Schools Outreach Paul Cavill
Part IV: The Impact of Schools Outreach
12. Measuring the Social Impact of Schools Outreach Sharon Clancy
13. Schools Outreach Experienced Geoff Baker and Andrew Fisher
14. Conclusion Geoff Baker and Andrew Fisher
Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

'If the arts and humanities are to survive and thrive in higher education, they need more than ever to reach out and show why they 'matter'. This collection of essays provides important practical insight into an often neglected means of achieving this - through creative outreach activities with schools.' Alan Booth, Professor of History, University of Nottingham, UK

'The key thread which runs through the series of essays seems to be the notion of making the outreach fit for purpose. It is clear that work which is well-planned, rigorous and engaging benefits the school as well as the academics involved. The book presents a very clear case for such co-operative involvement. Their seven recommendations at the end serve to focus attention on the key themes and to encourage academics to look beyond the common perceptions of school to the real possibilities of intellectual and spiritual growth through a dynamic partnership.' Martyn Taylor, Head Teacher, Thomas Cowley High School, UK

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