Call for contributions and registration for
Innovations in Field Teaching
Friday April 25 to Sunday 27th 2008 - Slapton Ley Field Centre, Devon
A GEES Subject Centre / Experiential Learning CETL event in association with the RGS-IBG Higher Education Research Group
This meeting will take place from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th April 2008, at the Field Studies Council, (FSC) Field Centre Slapton, Devon. It will take the form of field-based workshop sessions with opportunities for formal and informal discussion in the evenings. The focus is very much on how we use the area for teaching and learning, innovative approaches, ideal field sites for particular activities etc. as well as the more mundane issues of site access and permissions. We have had several offers of contributions, which we now need to firm up, but there is still room for a few more.
Essentials
Timetable
Friday 25th April Arrival, dinner and ‘icebreaker’ event.
Saturday 26th April Field-based workshops and evening discussion sessions
Sunday 27th April Field-based workshops (Morning) Departure (Afternoon)
Travel
People will need to make their own arrangements, but guidance will be provided as necessary. Where possible pooling of cars will be co-ordinated.
Full Board & Accommodation
The FSC centre at Slapton will provide full board accommodation for the duration of the meeting, from Friday evening to Sunday Lunchtime. Due to sponsorship of this event by the CETL in Experiential Learning and the GEES Subject Center we are able to offer a subsidised rate of £60 for the first 20 places. The full cost for later participants will be £135 +VAT. You are advised to respond as soon as possible.
Food
Participants staying at the FSC will have all their meals provided.
Contributions
The majority of contributions will be field-based presentations or workshops. There will, however, be the opportunity for a few evening sessions at the Field Centre. After the meeting, all contributions will be put into a publication, and also onto a website. If you would like to contribute, a 300-word abstract outlining the topic of your contribution will be required, as well as an indication of:
- The location; whether field (daytime) or centre-based (evening). If field-based, please clearly indicate the location.
- An estimate of the length of time required.