This week, Stefan Collini, Professor of Intellectual History at Cambridge University will be discussing his book, Universities - what are they for? which asks central questions about the purpose of higher education, the roles of academics and the relationship between universities, culture, economy and wider society. Also joining host Laurie Taylor will be business academics, Martin Parker and Dick Hobbs.
In the specially commissioned article below, Geoff Andrews, a senior lecturer in politics at The Open University, responds to Stefan Collini and asks about the risks of a 'curiosity-free' education system. You can also find out which courses and free learning materials are available to take your learning even further in this subject.
Thinking Allowed is on BBC Radio 4 at 4.00pm, Wednesday 15th February. For further broadcast details, and to listen again, visit bbc.co.uk
Curiosity killed the cat
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Geoff Andrews responds to Stefan Collini's What are Universities For and warns of the dangers of a 'curiosity-free' education system Read more : Curiosity killed the cat
Introducing the social sciences
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The Open University / Karen Parker
An ideal introduction to the disciplines that make up the social sciences - psychology, social policy, criminology, geography, environment, politics, international studies, economics and sociology.After... Read more : Introducing the social sciences
Curriculum, learning and society: investigating practice
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The Open University / Karen Parker
This course enables teachers and education professionals to analyse, evaluate and develop their own and others’ practice and enter debates in teaching, learning and assessment.This... Read more : Curriculum, learning and society: investigating practice
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