Identity Papers? - The role of archives in teaching diversity and Citizenship
Tuesday, April 24, 2007 From 9.15am - 5pm
At Methodist Central Hall Westminster London SW1H 9NH
A conference for archivists and educational practitioners with David Lammy MP as keynote speaker.
The experience of living in the United Kingdom in the twenty first century has never been more discussed than it is today, whether the focus is on concepts of Britishness or on the specific legacy of the slave trade and its abolition. The recent report by Sir Keith Ajegbo on the teaching of diversity and Citizenship in the school curriculum has highlighted particularly the need to understand these contemporary issues with a fuller knowledge of their historical context. This conference will explore the ways in which archive services can, and in many areas already do, work with educational organisations, schools and individual teachers to support these areas of the curriculum.
You will have the opportunity to:
• Find out about existing projects between archives and schools around the UK
• Develop partnerships across different sectors
• Attend workshops
• Participate in panel discussions and debate
Speakers and Workshop Leaders include representatives from:
• The National Archives
• Museums, Libraries and Archives Council
• The Historical Association
• Yorkshire Film Archive
The conference is free of charge but booking is essential
For more information and to register, please contact Elise Oliver, Archive Awareness Officer, at: elise.oliver@nationalarchives.gov.uk or call 0208 392 5237.
