The Public Pedagogies Institute annual conference took place on November 23 – 24, 2017.
Crossing the boundaries of disciplines and institutions, this unique program brought together participants from diverse sectors and fields, unlikely to be found at any other event.
The Keynote Speakers for our 2017 conference were Margaret Wertheim, of the Crochet Coral Reef project, and Liss Gabb of cohealth Arts Generator, which were both engaging and richly rewarding presentations that we felt very privileged to experience.
In addition to our Keynote Speakers, Panelists and Break Out Discussion Groups each morning, the two day program included a fantastic range of presentations, workshops, publication launches and other events each afternoon.
Both the presentations and workshops provided the opportunity to discover and engage with the wide range of research and practice taking place in the community in the area of public pedagogies.
If you are interested in participating in our 2018 conference please contact us via our contact page.
The 2018 conference will take place on November 22 – 23, in Footscray, Melbourne.
For those who missed the 2017 conference the Abstracts are still available to view online.
Images below from the 2017 conference:
Keynote Speaker on Day One, Margaret Wertheim explores the question do sea slugs know hyperbolic geometry? in her presentation: “Art, Science and Figuring the World”Keynote speaker Margaret Wertheim explaining the “Menger Sponge” projectSeminar session being chaired by Marg MallochJayson Cooper, Robin Bellingham, Matthew Thomas, Mary Dixon and Karen Charman at the launch of their publication, “Towards a Footscray Curriculum”Launch of the new issue of the Journal of Public PedagogiesDrinks and discussion at the close of Day OneKeynote speaker on Day Two, Liss Gabb discusses the “Art of Radical Listening” project as part of her presentation on the work of cohealth Arts GeneratorKeynote Speaker Liss Gabb (seated) with Panelists and session chair Karen Charman (standing)Participatory music in the Marimba workshop with Sue Buchan and Martina Golding: in one session multiple songs and parts were learnt and performedPlaying the Marimba: from novice to group performer in one sessionMusic and movement combined in the participatory music workshop with Sue Buchan and Martina GoldingMusic and movement combined in the participatory music workshop with Sue Buchan and Martina Golding
Disruptive Innovation: Is our Hedgehog disturbing you? with Ellen Lowrey, Leonie Hanock, City of Sydney LibraryWorkshop with Ellen Lowrey, Leonie Hanock, City of Sydney Library
Solomon Island Project session with Dr Irene Paulsen & Charlotte ClemensJenny McCaffer launching the new issue of the Australian Journal of Adult LearningJenny McCaffer launching the new issue of the Australian Journal of Adult Learning
