RSA/Encyclopaedia Britannica Debate - Do schoolchildren and students know how to research?

22nd Jul 2008; 18:00

Event Venue:RSA, 8 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6EZ

In the age of user-generated content and the instant search result, how can we encourage critical analysis of the 'wisdom of crowds'? How can we help young people in the education system towards the platform of intellectual confidence that is a characteristic of growing up and underpins all contributory citizenship?

Our panel includes: Professor Guy Claxton, Professor of Learning Sciences at the University of Bristol Graduate School of Education, Professor Stephen Heppell, online education policy adviser, heppell.net Kathryn Pollard,  Director of Curriculum Development at St John's School and Community College, Marlborough and Patrick Ainley, Professor of Training and Education at the University of Greenwich School of Education and Training

Chair: James Westhead, BBC Education correspondent

Download full lecture and Q&A session (MP3)