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1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fB_SG4_srs

2 “ Over 85% of learning occurs outside the school… Habitats outside the classroom – out there in the wild – are where the best learning might take place. It is certainly where most learning might already be taking place. So it is important that we all try to get out there in the wild with our children as they adventure into exciting virgin territory… remagicalising the world!” James Bradburne

3 What is Children’s University? Builds its ‘learner-centered curriculum’ around unique environments which offer children and young people a different kind of portal into learning; such as art galleries, zoos, aquariums, libraries and museums… CU modules can be in any subject which can be studied as part of a degree programme at a UK University

4 Who and When? All children aged between 7-14 years Any time when the child is learning voluntarily – before, at lunchtime, after school, at the weekend or in the holidays

5 Passport to Learning Collect stamps for each hour you learn £1 each £2 replacement

6 Where? - Learning Destinations Places and organisations which provide high quality learning opportunities and activities validated by the Children’s University St Patrick’s… our clubs Art and DT Newspaper Imagineering Football Netball Cricket

7 Restricted Learning Destinations: Restricted learning destinations are not publicly accessible, such as schools and clubs which have restricted membership conditions Public Learning Destinations: Public learning destinations are publicly accessible and who advertise to a wider audience

8 Where to go? http://www.childrensuniversity.co.uk/ List of Learning Destinations

9 Celebrating Bronze award – 30 hours Silver award – 65 hours Gold award – 100 hours Just like a real University… - Undergraduate Level (30-400 hrs) - Postgraduate Level (430 – 800 hrs) - Doctorate Levels (830 – 1000 hrs)


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