An opportunity for teachers/PGCSEs with keynote academic talks and practical teaching workshops. more…
This day is open to all those who currently teach Classical Civilization or who might be interested in doing so, including those whose subject specialism is not Classics. There will be opportunities to expand your understanding of the Ancient World through talks from leading Classics academics and to share ideas and best practice with other teachers working in this subject. Last year’s programme is posted below to give a sense of what is on offer. There is no charge for the day and there will be a limited number of travel bursaries available for those who would otherwise be unable to attend.
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2015 Programme
Registration (Room G.21)
10.30 – 11.00 Tea and Coffee will be provided.
Keynote Addresses (Room G.21)
11.00 – 11.50
The songs the Odyssey knows
Prof. Tim Whitmarsh (Leventis Professor of Greek Culture, University of Cambridge)
12.00 – 12.50
Ovid in Augustan Rome – and Down the Ages
Dr Ingo Gildenhard (Lecturer in Classics and Academic Access Officer)
Lunch
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch will be provided in G.21 and there will be an opportunity for networking.
Curriculum Enrichment (Workshops)
14.00 – 15.00
Option 1
Capturing Classics on Camera: (Re)Creating the Ancient World. (Room G.21)
Stephen Harrison (PhD Student & Faculty Outreach Advisor – Film & Social Media)
Option 2
Making the most of material Culture (The Cast Gallery)
Jennie Thornber (Museum Education & Outreach Co-ordinator)
Plenary Teaching Discussion Session (Room G.21)
15.00 – 16.00 The plenary session will be led by Dr John Taylor (formerly Head of Classics at Tonbridge School). It will consist of a short introduction, followed by three short presentations from participants, with plenty of time for questions and discussion.
16.00 – 16.30 Feedback session, ideas for the future, and planning for the GCSE Classical Civilization and Ancient History study day in September.