Supporting students’ learning outside the classroom: promoting independence and autonomy in LLAS disciplines

Date: 27 May, 2010
Location: Leeds Metropolitan University, Rose Bowl
Event type: Conference

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This conference will focus on promoting students’ learning outside the classroom in languages, linguistics and area studies.

We are inviting contributions on the following themes from colleagues teaching and researching in LLAS disciplines:

What do we know about student learning outside the classroom?
How can we enhance and personalise the student experience by means of independent learning?
What kinds of resources can we develop to promote learning outside the classroom?
How can we train students in skills and strategies?
How can we support students to move towards greater autonomy in the transition to HE?
How can we encourage students to use portfolios to enhance their employability?
How can we improve students’ motivation for independent learning?

Please send an outline (150 words) of your proposal to llas@soton.ac.uk by Monday 8 March 2010

Fees

There is a charge of £50 for employees and postgraduate students of publicly funded UK educational institutions to attend this event.
There is a charge of £70 for employees and postgraduate students of private institutions/organisations and non-UK institutions to attend this event.
Please note that we reserve the right to retain the fee of £30 if you do not notify us at least 48 hours beforehand that you are unable to attend.
Full details of our charging policy are available.
Lunch will be provided.

We will be offering 5 student bursaries to Masters and PhD students for this event.

A travel bursary is available for this event.

Rhian Davies, University of Sheffield

Barbara Sinclair, University of Nottingham

Antonio Martinez-Arboleda, University of Leeds

Joanna Price, Liverpool John Moores

Matthew Treherne, University of Leeds