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The Political Studies Association exists to develop and promote the study of politics. Founded in 1950, we are the leadingAssociation in our field in the United Kingdom. We have a growing number of teacher members. We have been working hard toexpand and enhance our offering to schools through the provision of resources and activities such as workshops, lectures,competitions and teaching resources. For enquiries about your membership, please contact our Membership SecretarySandra McDonagh on 01207 529391 or email: [email protected]
Workshop for teachers in sixth form colleges and schoolsTeaching Political Studies: Engaging Young People
Friday October 24th 2014
The Political Studies Association is the leading organisation in the UK seeking to developand promote the study of politics. It is actively engaged in organising events throughoutthe UK to realise these aims and has an international membership including academicsin political science and current affairs, teachers and other educational practitioners,policy-makers, and students in higher education.
We are pleased to announce the hosting of the inaugural Teaching Political StudiesTeachers' Workshop to be held at the University of Huddersfield on Friday 24thOctober 2014 from 9.30am to 4pm.
The workshop will bring together leading political education specialists to discuss theteaching of politics in secondary and further education schools and colleges. It willfeature a range of presentations alongside a keynote session by Dr Andrew Mycock,University of Huddersfield and co-editor of Beyond the Youth Citizenship Commission:Young People and Politics.
The workshop will focus on the development of effective pedagogic practices andstrategies to enhance political literacies, skills and participation amongst young peoplein the classroom and across their schools and communities. It will be of significantbenefit to all politics and citizenship educators in schools and colleges.
Attendance is free to PSA Teacher Members and lunch and refreshments will beprovided. If you would like more information about attending the workshop on 24thOctober 2014, please contact James Ludley on:
Tel: 0207 330 9284Email: [email protected]
Places are allocated on a first come first served basis - so register now to avoiddisappointment!
Workshop for teachers in sixth form colleges and schoolsTeaching Political Studies: Engaging Young People
Friday October 24th 2014
Programme*
9.30am Registration / Tea and Coffee
10.00am Welcome: Dr Andy Mycock (University of Huddersfield) Dr Rose Gann (Nottingham Trent University and PSA Education and Skills Sub-Committee Chair)
10.15am-11.00am Keynote speaker: Dr Andy Mycock - Engaging Young People
11.00am Tea and Coffee Break
11.15am Session 1
Teaching about Parliament: Parliamentary Education Service
Using simulations to teach politics: Chris Goldsmith (De Montfort University)
Technological approaches to teaching politics: Peter Woodcock (University of Huddersfield)
12.30pm Lunch
1.15pm Presentation: University of Huddersfield Politics Society: Empowering Youth Voice
2.00pm Session 2
Who participates, why and why not?: James Sloam (Royal Holloway University, London)
Why media matters to politics?: Heather Savigny (University of Bournemouth)
3.00pm Tea and Coffee Break
3.15pm-4.00pm Plenary Session: Bridging the gap between A-levels and HE.
Chair: Dr Jacqui Briggs (University of Lincoln)
Panel: Association of Citizenship Teachers; Exam Board Representative (invited); Charlie McKnight (GotPolitics?, Warwick University); Member of Parliament (invited).
4.00pm Close
*Provisional programme - speakers subject to change.
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