At the British Library we offer Primary, Secondary and FE teachers the chance to engage with our collections, develop new ideas for the classroom and share best practice through a programme of conferences, ITT and CPD events, independently or in partnership with subject associations and exam boards.
Upcoming Conferences for Teachers
Ways of Reading
In partnership with UKLA (United Kingdom Literacy Association) and BERA International Research Symposium
Monday 25 February 2013, 10:30-16:00
At The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
This annual research symposium, chaired by Gabrielle Cliff Hodges, University of Cambridge, draws together significant scholars from the field of reading to share their recent research. We are particularly honoured to have Professor Shirley Brice Heath from Stanford University to join us to explore the insights about reading from her ongoing work and recent publications, particularly her postscript to Ways with Words some thirty years later - Words at Work and Play: Three Decades in Family and Community Life. The intention of the day is to explore cutting-edge research in reading with particular attention to the age phase 10-18 years, to interrogate different reading practices within the classroom, and to discuss research into reading in extra-curricular contexts in both home and community settings.
Target audience: Researchers, policy makers, teacher educators, teachers and librarians working with learners aged 10-18 years. Limited places are also available for higher degree students researching in this area.
£110 for UKLA members / £95 for students / £60 concessions.
Following the success of the last two UKLA Research Symposia, we recommend early booking to secure your place. To find out more and to book, please visit the UKLA site
Alternatively, please contact Patricia Latorre, UKLA Conference Administrator:
E conferences@ukla.org / T +44 (0)116 223 1664
A full timetable will be available soon. To register your interest, please email learning@bl.uk
Trainee Teacher Placements
British Library Learning offers two placements for trainee teachers each year. A placement typically lasts from one to two weeks and provides an opportunity for new teachers to consider how learning outside the classroom or in an alternative educational setting relates to their own work within school. To apply please send your CV and cover letter to learning@bl.uk
