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The Dangerous Rise of Therapeutic Education with Kathryn Ecclestone on Thursday September 24

Today, it is not a knowledge deficit that is addressed by education but an emotional one, where building self esteem and emotional well-being rather than engaging in ideas and concepts is the goal.

Education has taken an inward turn

Is this a progressive step toward a more enlightened and compassionate society? Or is it a trap that is stifling creativity, undermining independance and deflecting subjectivity?

"'The Dangerous Rise of Therapeutic Education' is eye-opening reading for every teacher, student teacher and parent who retains any belief in the power of knowledge to transform people's lives. Its insistent call for a serious public debate about the emotional state of education should also be at the forefront of the minds of every agent of change in society... from parent to policy maker."

Click here to Read Sean Bell's Review of the Talk The Open House Pub, Sringfield Road, East Sussex BN1 6BZ (map & directions) Thursday, 24th September 2009, Start 7 for 7.30pm to 9pm We ask for a £5 donation after each meeting

Brighton has been closely linked to more inward looking and emotional approaches to life. For this reason we would very much like to hear your views on this compelling subject.

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Speakers

  • katherine Ecclestone

    Dr Kathryn Ecclestone is Professor of Education and Social Inclusion at the University of Birmingham. She has published and spoken widely on the effects of education policy on everyday assessment and teaching activities and attitudes to learning in further, higher and adult education.

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Chair

  • Dan TravisDan Travis is the Director of the Brighton Salon and has written on the problem of a 'self esteem' based approach to sports coaching.


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