Arts and Humanities Academics in Schools: Mapping the Pedagogical Interface [Paperback]

In recent years interest in schools outreach and academic enrichment has increased dramatically, reflecting a greater social conscience and awareness of the impact that universities can have on the wider community. The transferable skills that academics bring to schools need to be honed for this new learning environment, as delivery methods and success benchmarks are radically different in a schools context. This collection addresses the numerous issues raised when arts and humanities academics become involved with schools, bringing together practitioners from a broad range of fields within the arts and humanities to share experiences and insights.

A critical exploration of the pedagogical and practical issues that are raised when Arts academics engage in primary and secondary schools outreach.

Geoff Baker is Head of Domain (French, Geography, History, Personal Development and Religious Education) at The Thomas Cowley High School in Donington, Lincolnshire, UK.


Andrew Fisher is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Nottingham, UK.

IntroductionGeoff Baker and Andrew Fisher\Part I: Schools Outreach in Context\ 1. Encountering Expertise: The value and practice of academics in schoolsAlan Dewar\ 2. Sitting on the Fence or Breaking Through the Hedge: Risk-taking, incentives and institutional barriers to outreach work among academics and studentsHelen Lovatt\Part II: Teaching and Learning in Schools Outreach\ 3. Bridging the Pedagogical Divide between Universities and SchoolsGeoff Baker\ 4. What does it mean 'to be good at ICT' - at school and at university?Terry Haydn\ 5. Exploring the Links between Creative Teaching and Learning: Lessons learnt from science and engineering outreachJanice Yelland-Sutcliffe\ 6. Creativity for All: Promoting creative learning in schools outreachSarah Turner\Part III: Teaching Complex and Controversial Issues\ 7. Academics Teaching PhilolãÊ