It’s true that a great FE tutor or experience can change lives. I went to college in 1993, aged 23. I had given up a full time job, on an above average wage, as a credit controller. The problem was, I had no interest in Maths or ringing people! But I masked this at work,…
I have been a teacher educator in the lifelong learning sector since 1998, supporting the next generation of FE teachers to improved the life chances of young people and adults. I went to college to study A levels, as my own school didn’t have a sixth form. I have had a career in retailing, and…
The University of Derby hosted an important gathering of FE folk at the weekend. There were interesting and important talks by Paul Warren, Oliver Caviglioli, Mark Martin, Howard Scott, the excellent students present and past and others. With his pen on fire …Oliver weaved his magic and created a graphic overview of our transformative FE…
On 21 June 2017, the Reimagining Further Education Conference has several keynote speakers. Here we provide infromation about our special guests. We are delighted to have Professor Lyn Tett and Dr Maggie Feeley speaking at our conference on the theme of transformative learning. Lynn is Professor Emerita at the University of Edinburgh and Professor of Community Education…
