Upcoming event
This SIG offers a space for researchers, policy makers and practitioners located in a wide variety of settings, to discuss and interact on matters of interest pertinent to creativity in education. Recent debates within the SIG have emerged around evolving methodologies (quantitative, qualitative, post-qualitative), the related influences of new epistemologies on creativity in education, and how policy drives the manifestation of practice.
We invite you to join an informal meeting of the BERA Creativities Special Interest Group, where we will come together to share research findings, practical insights, and discuss key aspects of creativities in education. This is a great opportunity to connect with others, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations within our community.
We look forward to speak to you and meeting you!
We shall base the meeting on responses to this survey.
We ask SIG members to fill out the questions to help shape the meeting.
Draft Programme
16:00pm Welcome and Introductions
16:10pm Responses to the questionnaire
16:25pm Sharing Research and Practice Insights: Cluster Member Sharing Recent
Work, Publications, Research, Practice
16:40pm Current Key Themes in Creativities in Education
16:50pm Collaboration and Networking Opportunities
17:00pm Next Steps and SIG Development
17:05pm Anna Craft Memorial Lecture
17:20pm Future Meetings
17:30pm Close of Event
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