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"Insanity is continuing to do the same thing over and over and expecting different results" - Rene Descartes
At the University of the First Age we are on a learning journey, our practice is not static, or written in stone. We keep what we do relevant and challenging by understanding and participating in current educational debate and research.
As a reflection of this approach this area of our website is dedicated to UFA responses to government educational policy and our own thinkspace, a collection of thinkpieces designed to stimulate, provoke and inspire.
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Resources: Think Pieces
Celebrated Learning [PDF]
Written by Stephen Rogers, Director of the UFA, Celebrating Learning is the UFA's contribution to the learning agenda for the 21st century.
World of Strangeness - Stephen Rogers [DOC]
A paper by Stephen Rogers - Director of the UFA.. ‘Life’ around us seems to be increasingly complicated.Many professionals, particularly in education, experience the relentless and constant pressure of change. There are many global tensions that impact upon our personal lives. These complex conditions require us to learn and organise education in different ways if we are to both meet the challenges posed by ‘life’ around us and feel degrees of happiness and control in our lives..
The UFA and Networked Learning [DOC]
A research paper conducted by Professor Helen Gunter from the University of Manchester.
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