22nd Nov: Real-life Learning and Community Benefit

This workshop session organised by DMU’s Centre for Academic Innovation (CAI) is one of a series exploring the concept of Real-Life Learning, which aims to make stronger links between real-world impacts and student learning whilst addressing societal challenges such as the sustainable development agenda.

Real-life learning and community benefit: Strategies for achieving impact and learning for all

Led by Dr Andrew Reeves, Senior Lecturer, Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development

This interactive session explores how a fully integrated real-life learning approach can be employed through taught courses, linking teaching, research and real-world impact, taking the DMU Masters module ‘Leading Change for Sustainability’ as a case study.

Attendees will learn about the pros and cons of a variety of innovative approaches of making student learning and community benefit two sides of the same coin. These include using problem briefs from DMU colleagues or the local community; running timetabled classes as public events; running public events to showcase key concepts taught on the course; and integrating research projects into the course.

Participants will have a chance to discuss with others if and how this approach could apply to their own practice, and will be encouraged to try out a ‘Living Lab’ toolkit to further explore opportunities in this area.

Sign up for the session here.