Event overview
A series of dynamic workshops and lectures on the theme of ‘inspiration’ and ‘diversity’ in the domain of ‘creative education’
‘Inspiration and Diversity’ will be a conference hosted both in person and online (where appropriate) by Goldsmiths' Centre for Language, Culture and Learning, on 17th December 2021, 9.30am-4pm.
The conference will explore through a series of dynamic online and in-person workshops and lectures on the theme of ‘inspiration’ and ‘diversity’ in the domain of ‘creative education’: the teaching of arts subjects such as writing, art, dance and drama. It is in part a celebration of the publication of Inspiration and Diversity (edited by Deborah Friedland, Francis Gilbert and Gabriel Troiano).
The topics which will be covered, among others, are:
· Using critical pedagogies to stimulate creative writing amongst marginalised groups
· Working creatively with racial categorisations and boxes
· Creative writing as queer rebellion: Creating reflective spaces for understanding gender beyond the binary
· Black Lives Matter and creative inspirations
· Pedagogic frameworks for unleashing Creative Arts students’ voices, empowering them to acknowledge and listen to the academic within
· Using James Baldwin as an inspiration to learn and grow as a writer
Keynote speakers
Laila Sumpton, (@lailanadia on Twitter & laila.sumpton on Instagram) poet, writer and dance devotee, will talk about her work as a creative educator, illustrating how we can use decolonised approaches to make our writing and teaching more inspiring and diverse.
Creative educator and author, Christian Foley, alumni of the MA in Creative Writing and Education (formerly named MA Writer/Teacher) will deliver a keynote address on how he has been inspired to write and teach by immersing himself in diverse ways of thinking and culture experiences.
There will also be an exhibition of 79 'Silent Books' from 52 countries on display for attendees to peruse during the lunchbreak.
Please note: A full schedule and details of the venue will be sent to you after you have received your tickets via Eventbrite nearer to the time of the event. Please email Dr Francis Gilbert, f.gilbert@gold.ac.uk if you have any questions in the meantime.
*If you would like to attend online you do not need to register for a ticket, please email: marcus.aitken@gold.ac.uk for the link.
Dates & times
| Date | Time | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2021 | 9:30am - 4:00pm |
Accessibility
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