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CATEGORIES:Current Issues in Assessment
SUMMARY:Cambridge Assessment Network: Education\, values a
 nd society  - Dr John Raven
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20130424T163000
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URL:http://talks.cam.ac.uk/talk/index/44060
DESCRIPTION:On 24 April\, 16:30-18:30\, Dr John Raven will be 
 giving a talk on 'Education\, values and society' 
 at Downing College in Cambridge. Aimed at anyone w
 ith a deep interest in education\, the talk will b
 e interesting to experts and non-experts alike\, t
 ackling issues such as the difference between ‘lea
 rning’ and ‘learning content’ and what we value in
  education as a society.\n\nResearch has shown tha
 t the nurturing of high level competencies in pupi
 ls such as initiative\, problem solving ability\, 
 the ability to work with others\, and the ability 
 to play an active part in society is viewed as hig
 hly desirable. Yet within the current educational 
 system this nurturing is often eschewed in favour 
 of more conventional tests to the detriment of bot
 h pupils and society.\n\nOrganised by the Cambridg
 e Assessment Network\, the event is free to attend
  and is open to all members of the public. Read mo
 re about the talk and register to attend to help u
 s shape the debate. 
LOCATION:Downing College\, Regent Street\, Cambridge\, UK
CONTACT:
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