Classroom complexity and teacher judgement: In conversation with Dr Ben Knight

Nurturing Professional Judgement book launch event hosted by the Education and Childhood Research Group (ECRG) under the Pedagogy Strand.

Key Information:

Date and time
Tue 07 November 2023
19:00 - 21:00
Location
Alma Tavern and Theatre, 18-20 Alma Vale Road, Further info
Contact
Research Events Team researchevents@uwe.ac.uk
Cost
Free
Attendance
Booking required
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Past

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Cover of the Nurturing Professional Judgement book by Ben Knight.

About the event

Join Dr Ben Knight as he discusses his new book, Nurturing Professional Judgement. Developed through his teaching, lecturing and research experience, this book discusses how novice teachers can be supported to navigate the complexities of classroom teaching by developing expert judgement and is sure to become a must-read for teachers and teacher educators.

With special guest, Professor Ian Menter (University of Oxford, Emeritus).

Programme

18:45-19:00 Arrival and drinks in the pub.

19:30-20:30 In conversation with Ben Knight, with special guest talk from Ian Menter. 

20:30 Drinks in the bar and mingling.

Registration

All welcome, please register your attendance to join the guest list. 

  • Cost: Free
  • Attendance: Booking required

Location

Alma Tavern and Theatre
18-20 Alma Vale Road
Clifton
Bristol
BS8 2HY
UK

Getting to Alma Theatre and Tavern
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