Plymouth Institute of Education

Thursday 20 July | 13:00 - 14:00 | Enacting and experiencing multiculturalism in South West England primary schools | Presenter: Suparna Bagchi, PIoE

Awareness of cultural diversity and race equality has heightened following George Floyd’s killing in the USA in 2020. This increasing awareness is particularly relevant in areas of historically low ethnic diversity which have lately experienced a rise in ethnic minority populations and where inclusive growth is a challenge.
Suparna's research is a holistic exploration of the perspectives of students, parents, and practitioners towards multiculturalism in four South West England primary schools. She adopted a qualitative case study methodology framed by sociocultural theory. This presentation will aim to focus on her research findings.

The study clearly links to Europe-wide considerations of how cultural awareness can be experienced through the practice of multicultural education for the inclusion of ethnically diverse children by creating safe places for them in the mainstream education system. This becomes distinctly pertinent to avoid horrific cases like Child Q’s case where a Black teenager was strip-searched during period wrongly suspected of cannabis possession.

Venue: Room 205, Rolle Building
Zoom: https://plymouth.zoom.us/j/94017098152?pwd=elIxQzNPQU1VS05NN082SzdBb0lFdz09
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/plymouth-institute-of-education-research-node-seminars

What to do in Plymouth with Kids

Things to do in Plymouth with kids - family fun for Summer 2023 Need inspiration for the 2023 summer holidays? Take a look at this guide for some great things to do plus days out in Plymouth.

Collaborating and supporting playful learning - for
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🌞 Looking for things to do with the kids this summer? 🤔

We've got you covered! 🙌🙌

Here are some fantastically fun things to do in Cornwall over the summer holidays - all FREE or under £5 👇
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If your child is due to start school in September, listen up! 📣 Here are this week's top tips to help prepare them:

1️⃣ As you play together, talk about sharing and taking turns. This will help your child understand how to interact with other children and give them the language to do so.

2️⃣ As you go through your morning routine together, talk your child through it. This will enable your child to become more confident with self-care. Discuss what is happening and ask them what to do next.

3️⃣ If you haven't already done so, start to establish a good bedtime routine. Reading a book or chatting quietly together are good ways to help your child to relax before bed.

4️⃣ Encourage your child to be a good listener. Listen for sounds as you go for a walk and play games that involve sound.

For more advice about preparing your child for school, please click here 👉 https://ow.ly/ZmYg50PbEPn

Livewell Southwest

Explorer Stephen Backshall and his wife, Olympian Helen Glover, share ideas to help you get your children outdoors and seeking new adventures this summer. ☀️ bbc.in/46IKq2s

Enjoy a happy healthy holiday with our FREE Fit & Fed holiday clubs!

The Fit and Fed holiday programme, funded by the Department for Education, provides healthy meals and activities for children in Plymouth during the Easter, summer and Christmas holidays.
There are over 80 holiday clubs offering a range of different activities, from snow sports to science workshops and water
sports to forest skills.
Children will also receive a nutritious meal each day and improve their knowledge and awareness of healthy eating.
All of our clubs are delivered by experienced organisations who will provide a safe and welcoming environment where children will have fun and make new friends.

This brochure provides information on all the exciting clubs on offer. There really is something for everyone this summer so book today. https://ow.ly/cwqx50PcESj

Plymouth City Council Department for Education Food Plymouth

Collaborating and supporting playful learning - for
Join us on our exciting in-person event, exploring how researchers and practitioners can work together to share knowledge about EY practice.
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Collaborating and supporting playful learning - for
Join us on our exciting in-person event, exploring how researchers and practitioners can work together to share knowledge about EY practice.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/collaborating-and-supporting-playful-learning-research-for-practitioners-tickets-672092856827?aff=oddtdtcreator

BEd (Hons) Primary (FS/KS1 with QTS)
Set yourself up for a successful career in early years education, developing the professional skills you’ll need to teach in schools and other settings in this sector. Shaped by our own research expertise, this course supports you in the study of education throughout the primary phase, and specialising in different forms of education for children from three to seven years old.

https://ow.ly/yH3u50OY0gq

MA Mathematics Education
Mathematics is a key aspect of education, from early years through to university, for economic wellbeing in contemporary digital, competitive environments. Learners of all ages should be confident and capable in using and applying their mathematics knowledge and this requires competent and inspirational teachers.

This course aims to develop these inspirational mathematics teachers by enhancing existing knowledge and pedagogical skills, engaging in small scale research projects, and particularly drawing on strategies used in mathematically high performing countries.
University of Plymouth International University of Plymouth Apply

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/ma-mathematics-education

BEd (Hons) Primary (KS1/KS2 with QTS)
This versatile and dynamic primary education degree with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is the ideal preparation for a successful and rewarding career in primary teaching, enabling you to embark on your teaching career straight after finishing your studies. Building on long established partnerships, you will have ample opportunities to learn with experienced practitioners. From the start of the course you will work in a range of schools gradually building up confidence and expertise.

https://ow.ly/ZtIS50OY076

BEd (Hons) Primary (Special Educational Needs with QTS)
Get the best preparation to take on the challenge of a career as a primary teacher focusing on Special Educational Needs (SEN). With teaching methods shaped by our own research expertise, and plenty of on-the-job training in the classroom, you’ll gain the confidence and experience you need to work with SEN students in a variety of roles and settings. We’ll support you to explore the diversity of how children learn and develop your own toolkit for inclusive and effective teaching.
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Discover more about our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees

Through studying with the excellent, supportive staff who will work with you through your undergraduate years with Plymouth Institute of Education, you will have embarked on what could be the first steps of a 'learning journey' within Higher Education, leading on if you wish to further study with us.

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/education/courses

Our MA Education programme focuses on educational practice using methods of practice-related inquiry. Building on our recognised excellence in postgraduate teaching and research, this programme offers a structured pathway for professional development and scholarship in general education, including option module choices, as well as subject specialist pathways. Option modules include: Modules on sustainability matters, SEN and Inclusion.

Please note that specialist routes and option modules on offer may change, so contact Admissions teams to check availability for your year of application.

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/ma-education

Our MA Education programme focuses on educational practice using methods of practice-related inquiry. Building on our recognised excellence in postgraduate teaching and research, this programme offers a structured pathway for professional development and scholarship in general education, including option module choices, as well as subject specialist pathways. Option modules include: Modules on sustainability matters, SEN and Inclusion.

Please note that specialist routes and option modules on offer may change, so contact Admissions teams to check availability for your year of application.

https://ow.ly/k6nv50OY1aQ

Stakeholder Event: Is Food all we Need? Assessing the collective impact of food-focused initiatives in Plymouth by Plymouth Institute of Education

Date and Time: 3rd July - 12:00 - 16:00
Where: Sherwell Centre Sherwell Lane Plymouth PL4 8ER

Lead by: Dr Rebecca Carter Dillon, University of Plymouth and Rachel Silcock, Plymouth City Council Public Health

This event aims to share the findings from our Is Food All We Need? research project, and to celebrate some of the food-focused initiatives that are working to address food insecurity and improve well-being in Plymouth.

By attending, you will have the opportunity to:
* Hear from different food-focused initiatives about what makes a positive difference to families accessing food support in Plymouth
* Feed into Plymouth City Council’s Food Strategy

Free event at http://ow.ly/Uf6J50OBGMS

Thursday 22 June | Spatial inequalities in education; Putting Lefebvre to work on a case study | Presenter: Dr Cath Gristy, Lecturer in Education, PIoE

Social and cultural studies over the past 20 years have been witnessing a 'spatial turn', an intellectual engagement with place and space, as a response to a longstanding ontological and epistemological biases focused elsewhere. This is part of a wider theoretical project that grapples with the materiality of the world. It appears to offer promise to those looking for acknowledgement that in education place and space matters in particular, the spatiality of inequalities and injustices. This short talk introduces the work of Henri Lefebvre as a starting point for a spatial engagement with education and place. Lefebvre offers a set of ideas to use in developing understanding of observations, connecting these into wider conversations about education, particularly those concerned with equity and justice.

Venue (in-person attendance): Room 116, Rolle Building
Online (via Zoom): https://ow.ly/qLTM50OMGV6

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/plymouth-institute-of-education-research-node-seminars

Celebrate World Humanist Day - 21st June
It’s an opportunity for humanists all around the world to publicise the positive values of humanism and to share the global concerns of the humanist movement.

Education and teaching degree courses and research

Whether teaching in schools or undertaking pedagogic research that influences policy and practice, our degrees prepare you for your educational career.

Education and teaching degree courses and research University of Plymouth: Whether teaching in schools or undertaking pedagogic research that influences policy and practice, our degrees prepare you for...

UNDERGRADUATE OPEN DAY - Wednesday 21 June

We look forward to welcoming you to campus. Our open day is designed to give you a taste of Plymouth, connect you with passionate staff, and help you feel confident with your choice of course.

What to expect on the day
From exploring our city campus, to talking to your future lecturers, our Open Day gives you a flavour of life here at the University of Plymouth. On the day, you can attend:
* Welcome talks to introduce you to life at Plymouth
* Finance talks to help you understand student loans and managing money at university
* Subject-specific talks to find out more about your course and how you'll learn at university
* Drop-in sessions where you can see the amazing Wave Tank in the Marine Building, or go for a tour around the Student Village and Student Accommodation
* Application advice sessions for non-standard qualifications from the experts.

After you have booked onto an event, we will keep in touch with you using the email address you registered with. If you would like a physical copy of our open day programme, or wish to contact us about our events, please email [email protected]

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