TALKING SPACES 2: DISSOLVING BARRIERS PRESENTS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATORS, DESIGNERS, PROJECT MANAGERS AND ENGINEERS TO HEAR EXPERTS FROM ACROSS THE PROFESSIONS DISCUSS CHALLENGES FACED AND SOLUTIONS FOUND WHEN PROVIDING AND OCCUPYING NEW LEARNING SPACES. THERE WILL ALSO BE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PROFESSIONS TO BE INVOLVED IN WORKSHOPS THAT RAISE ISSUES ABOUT THE DESIGN AND OCCUPATION PHASES OF NEW LEARNING SPACES.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The program has been designed to encourage interdisciplinary conversations on learning spaces between teachers, designers and researchers. Educators will further their understanding of physical learning spaces in relation to pedagogies and architectsdesigners will further their understanding of the spatial needs of educators.

INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAM

Three multidisciplinary panels will debate the physical, organisational and acoustic barriers to 21st century pedagogies. Each panel brings together expertise in education, design and research with time for questions from the audience.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

TALKING SPACES 2: Dissolving Barriers will interest educators, architects, landscape architects, designers, facility managers, and anyone interested in the intersection of physical space, learning, and young peoples’ development.

FEES

Both days: $250

Single day: $150