An Introduction to Using Objects in Your Teaching Practice (In Person)
Wednesday 4th June 2025, 12:00pm
Intrigued by using objects to enhance your teaching, but don’t know where to start? Want to explore simple yet effective ways of using object-based learning to bring concepts and ideas alive, as well as spark discussion and engagement?
This lunchtime workshop introduces you to teaching with objects: it will cover the rationale for using objects in education settings, provide a hands-on experience with real artefacts to give a sense of what this approach looks and feels like, and highlight digital resources from galleries and museums around the world that can fit into your teaching practice. This introductory session will provide examples and tools that you can use immediately, as well as the foundation for deeper engagement via future workshops through CHEP if desired.
No prior experience with object handling is expected or required.
This session aligns with the following PSF 2023 Dimensions in that its content links to: (K1) Thinking about how learners learn, generally and within specific subjects; (K4) Appropriate use of digital and/or other technologies for learning; (A1) Design and plan learning activities and/or programmes; (A2) Teach and/or support learning through appropriate approaches; (A5) Enhance practice through continuing professional development.
By the end of this event, participants should be able to:
Understand how objects can represent, convey, and express ideas or concepts in your field, as the basis of designing and modifying teaching activities
Identify which kinds of objects might be more relevant for different topics and teaching modes as you choose approaches that are appropriate for your field
Know where to turn for free virtual (i.e. digitised) objects from existing galleries and museums that are relevant for your field
Become aware of available apps and tools for digitising your own objects, and incorporating them into your teaching practice
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| Location: | Highfield Campus, book using the link below |
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