Newsletter Issue 12 May 2016 A worldwide association for alumni and friends of the Department of Education at the University of Oxford ANNUAL LECTURE What are universities for? Join us on the 16 th of September for our 6 th Annual Lecture with Professor Keri Facer from the University of Bristol Graduate School of Education. Professor Facer will discuss the identity of the university as a multi- disciplinary civic institution, the value of the ‘lively’ knowledge – unique to its context - it generates, and the threats and challenges faced today. If we are to utilize their potential in a rapidly changing world, she will argue, substantial and, in many ways, revolutionary changes to the way they are run must occur. Professor Facer is currently the Leadership Fellow for the UK Research Council’s ‘Connected Communities’ Programme, a programme with over 300 projects across the UK of critical and reflexive collaborative research activity among academics and civil society groups. Her recent books include Learning Futures (2011) and Towards a Critical Politics of Education and Technology (2013). For more information about the annual lecture and to secure a seat visit http://www.oexes.org.uk/about- us/events-2/what-are-universities-for/ Oxford NQT Early Career Development Conference The PGCE alumni and Oxfordshire-based NQTs are invited to gather to celebrate the successful completion of their first year of teaching. The event will take place on Saturday the 18 th of June at Lady Margaret Hall between 10 am and 4 pm. The latest research in education and ways in which to develop a teaching career will be topics of discussion. Join us! For more information visit http://www.oxes.org.uk/aboutus/events2/nqtre unionconference2016. 2016 PGCE OES Award Winners Congratulations to the PGCE award winners for receiving the highest mark of 81 on their Professional Development Project assignments! The winners with their subject areas and assignment titles are: • Megan Bailey, Science, Is the use of coloured overlays, paper or lenses, effective in the management of dyslexia in the classroom? • Jennifer Birtill, Modern Foreign Languages, Preventing homophobic bullying in UK secondary schools. • Annie Hughes, Modern Foreign Languages, Narrowing the attainment ‘gap’: to what extent is the Pupil Premium “solving” the attainment gap between pupils from low and high income families? They will each receive a certificate (presented to them at the Garden Party on the 23rd of June) and a cash prize of £100. Events Awards / Recognitions Megan Jennifer Annie
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Newsletter Issue 12 May 2016
A worldwide association for alumni and friends of the Department of Education at the University of Oxford
ANNUAL LECTURE
What are universities for?
Join us on the 16th of September for our 6th Annual Lecture with Professor Keri Facer from the University of
Bristol Graduate School of Education. Professor Facer will discuss the identity of the university as a multi-disciplinary civic institution, the value of the ‘lively’ knowledge –unique to its context - it generates, and the threats and challenges faced today. If we are to utilize their potential in a rapidly changing world, she will argue, substantial and, in
many ways, revolutionary changes to the way they are run must occur.
Professor Facer is currently the Leadership Fellow for the UK Research Council’s ‘Connected Communities’ Programme, a programme with over 300 projects across the UK of critical and reflexive collaborative research activity among academics and civil society groups. Her recent books include Learning Futures (2011) and Towards a Critical Politics of Education and Technology (2013). For more information about the annual lecture and to secure a seat visit http://www.oexes.org.uk/about-us/events-2/what-are-universities-for/ Oxford NQT Early Career Development Conference The PGCE alumni and Oxfordshire-based NQTs are invited to gather to celebrate the successful completion of their first year of teaching. The event will take place on Saturday the 18th of June at Lady Margaret Hall between 10 am and 4 pm. The latest research in education and
ways in which to develop a teaching career will be topics of discussion. Join us! For more information visit http://www.oxes.org.uk/about-‐us/events-‐2/nqt-‐re-‐union-‐conference-‐2016.
2016 PGCE OES Award Winners Congratulations to the PGCE award winners for receiving the highest mark of 81 on their Professional Development Project assignments! The winners with their subject areas and assignment titles are: • Megan Bailey, Science, Is the use of coloured overlays,
paper or lenses, effective in the management of dyslexia in the classroom?
• Jennifer Birtill, Modern Foreign Languages, Preventing homophobic bullying in UK secondary schools.
• Annie Hughes, Modern Foreign Languages, Narrowing the attainment ‘gap’: to what extent is the Pupil Premium “solving” the attainment gap between pupils from low and high income families?
They will each receive a certificate (presented to them at the Garden Party on the 23rd of June) and a cash prize of £100.
Events
Awards / Recognitions
Megan Jennifer Annie
A worldwide association for alumni and friends of the Department of Education at the University of Oxford
British Embassy Fellowship Programme Congratulations to our country Champion for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Naida Dervishalidovic! She was selected as a finalist for the Bosnia and Herzegovina - British Embassy Fellowship Programme which took place in London from 28 Feb – 19 March.
The following OES Members have recent publications.
Congratulations to Richard Pring and Martin Roberts (former Head of Cherwell School) for their publication! “The combined reflections in this volume are timely in these years of lively educational debate as are the suggestions for future policy. A Generation of Radical Educational
Change is a invaluable read for current and aspiring headteachers, policy makers, and those with an interest in education policy and how it evolves.” Congratulations to Bruce Hugman on the publication of his memoir, Out of Bounds: A Thirty-Year Journey to Break Free! In addition to writings on education and teaching, Bruce shares about his time at Worcester College and the Department of Education.
Congratulations to Alan Slater for the publication of his handbook: The Handbook of Randomised Controlled Trials in Education! Some of his other recently published short e-books are available on The Times Education website.
Oxford Education Society (OES) Website http://www.oxes.org.uk/ OES Facebook Closed Group (Members Only) http://www.facebook.com/groups/oxfordeducationsociety/ OES Facebook Page (Open to Public) https://www.facebook.com/OxfordEducationSociety
Featured alumna Our current featured alumna is Jessie Venegas. Learn more
about Jessie at: http://www.oxes.org.uk/about-‐
us/featured-‐alumni/ Vintage Night in Italy On April 12th, fellow Oxonians journeyed back in time to the Prohibition Era. The alumni group hosted a Vintage Night of swing dance lessons at the Vinile Club in Rome. The evening began with finger foods, cocktails, and fellowship before a lesson in the Lindy Hop. Beginners of all ages
were welcomed although some of our alumni were skilled dancers. “It was so much fun to watch the ballroom filled with men sporting suspenders and papillons, and women who looked as if they came straight out of
a 1930s movie” stated Marco, our Country Champion in Italy. Afterwards, the night continued with a live Jazz concert and a vintage DJ set. Dining at le Camelia in Bougival, France OES members in France gathered in April at le Camelia in Bougival, France, for fine dining and a time of sharing about school inspections, poetry, and classical music. “All enjoyed and we planned a future event at le fruit défendu. We can’t wait to gather again and re-create that post-MCR atmosphere…To be followed!” Sarah Copty, OES Country Champion for France (Photo on next page.) For more details and to stay up-to-date with the latest news and events, please visit www.oxes.org.uk.
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