VECO Online Guest: Tom Bentley
Learning Beyond the Classroom in the Creative Age
March 26-28, 2001

Background material

Expert warns Australia may be behind the times (July 1999)
Tom was last in Australia two years ago when he conducted a series of workshops. He was also featured on the ABC 7:30 Report. More...

From the DEMOS website
http://www.demos.co.uk/index.htm

The Creative Age/September 1999 Based on the knowledge that creativity is a skill that can be learnt - and taught - Tom Bentley and Kim Seltzer argue for an education system where creative skills are central. The book examines case studies from around the world and draws up policy conclusions. More…

Learning beyond the Classroom  In this book, Tom Bentley  explores what practical lessons can be learnt from educational innovators who are already rising to meet the challenges created by social. If we want today's school students to become successful lifelong learners, we must set two tests for an effective education system:  How well can students apply what they learn in school to the real world outside? How well equipped are they to continue learning throughout their lives? More…

 First published March 21, 2001. Last modified March 21, 2001.