Events

Cognitive scientist, education thought leader and prolific author, Emeritus Professor Guy Claxton will deliver the second Dean’s Lecture in the 2025 series:

The science of learning: What does it really tell us about teaching?

Is it true that “the science of learning” mandates a traditional chalk-and-talk approach to teaching? Recently some teachers have been persuaded that other approaches such as inquiry- or problem-based learning simply “don’t work”. But what is the science of learning? Is there only one unequivocally agreed science of learning or are there several? Is the science being quoted up-to-date, or is it being superseded by other paradigms? And are there other desirable outcomes of schooling that are neglected or even hampered by a didactic style of teaching? This lecture aims to shed light on the current relationship between sound science and classroom reality.

Registration is essential.

Please note: Due to the theatre’s limited capacity, please only register for a seated ticket if you are sure to be attending in person. A ticket type to receive a copy of the recording is available for those that are unable to attend.In the event that this lecture exceeds venue capacity we will require a change of venue within the University of Melbourne, Parkville campus. Keep an eye out for email communications post registration.

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If you have any support requirements in order to participate fully, please let us know via educationevents@unimelb.edu.au to ensure that we can arrange any reasonable adjustments.

An Australian Research Council Project, Community Sponsorship for Refugee Resettlement is holding a Colloquium on “The Context and Background to ‘Community Sponsorship’ in Australia: Refugees and Humanitarian Entrants”.

This interactive session will broadly respond to the question: “How did Australia’s current approach to community sponsorship of refugees evolve within the Special Humanitarian Program (SHP) for refugees and humanitarian entrants?” Speakers will include Professors Michelle Foster (Dean of the Melbourne Law School) and Susan Kneebone, as well as other experts in the field.

We are very pleased to extend an invitation to young scholars and students who are interested in this issue to attend the Colloquium.