Rich Learning Opportunities
First hand experience: what matters to children
Conference principles
Programme
Speakers and workshop leaders
Workshop descriptions
Where is Eden?
Press releases
Drinks reception and evening dinner
Book reviews
Conference Pictures
First hand experience:
Speakers
Tim Smit is Chief Executive and co-founder of the Eden Project. He is also a director of the Lost Gardens of Heligan and trustee, patron and board member of a number of statutory and voluntary bodies both locally and nationally. He has received a variety of national awards including The Royal Society of Arts Albert Medal. In 2002 he was awarded an Honorary CBE and he has received honorary doctorates and fellowships from a number of universities. Tim has appeared on television and radio such as ‘This is Your Life’ ‘Desert Island Discs’ and recent BBC documentaries about Eden. Tim is the author of books about both Heligan and Eden and he has contributed to publications on a wide variety of subjects.
Mary Jane Drummond is a member of the
Charles Desforges taught school science from 1973-1983. Since then he has been a university researcher focusing on classroom learning. He is now an emeritus professor at the University of Exeter. Professor Desforges serves on the National Education Research Forum (NERF) which is working to shape national strategy for educational research. He is also a research adviser to various government bodies here and overseas. Other current work involves supporting the professional development of head teachers and promoting teacher research on lesson development. Professor Desforges was awarded an OBE in 2004 for services to education.
Peter Dixon is an author and poet who writes for parents, teachers and all those concerned about early years education. Peter has worked as a teacher and before becoming a full time writer he was a senior lecturer in education. He is a much sought after conference and after dinner speaker. He offers evenings of poetry, music and relevant irreverence.
Workshop leaders
Cathy Myer is a member of the
Denise Casanova is a member of the
Diane Rich runs Rich Learning Opportunities and co-ordinates the
Emma Hertzberg is a member of the
Sam Kendall is an Education Development Officer at the Eden Project.
Sue Pearson
Jane Turner has eighteen years experience in primary education as a teacher, researcher and author. She has developed award winning curriculum projects in literacy, technology and science. She has designed and led science workshops in schools across Hertfordshire. Jane is now Deputy Director at the Science Learning Centre for the East of England, planning and implementing an innovative programme of training for all science educators.
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