Designing the Learning Experience
Sean McDougall, Stakeholder Design
24 May 2007, 10am -12.30pm, Cost: Free
The seminar opened our minds to the disjointedness of the physical space where children currently learn versus the content of what they are actually learning. Sean looked at how other countries are approaching the renewal (and, in some case, replacement) of their educational models in preparation for the challenges posed by globalization and the emergence of a knowledge economy. Sean referenced schools located in the middle of shopping centres, robotics, interactive fountains, new ways of learning and different approaches to risk management. He argued that other countries have made a crucial distinction between places of learning and ways of learning. He believed that there is a fantastic opportunity to develop, in the UK, new learning and ways of learning that engage stakeholders of all ages, respond to their needs and change with the times.
Biography
Sean McDougall is MD of Stakeholder Design, an international education and public services design agency. He was a founder member of the DfES Schools Design Advisory Council and previously ran the Design Council/DfES "Schools Renaissance" campaign showing how good design could be used to improve educational outcomes. Outcomes included 360 degree classrooms, new types of furniture, new ways of teaching and learning and the wonderful Designmyschool.com
