When Will I Ever Learn? A Curious Journey Through Thirty Years of Teacher Education
In this inaugural lecture, Professor Sue O'Brien reflects on her career so far in teaching, teacher education and educational leadership. Tracing her experiences alongside major changes in policy, practice, and professional expectations, she explores how these developments and milestones have shaped her thinking, values, and career choices. Through this reflection, she considers the impact of her own brand of curiosity when navigating change, embracing opportunity and sustaining a lifelong commitment to learning.
Looking to the future, Professor O'Brien considers how teacher education can nurture knowledgeable, reflective and curious professionals who will support all children, young people and teachers themselves to thrive in an increasingly complex world
Tea and coffee will be served from 6pm and a complimentary drink will be available afterwards
School of Education 016
Exton Park is centrally located in Chester, and accessible via the M53, A483, A41, A56, and public transport from the city centre.
Address
University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJThe Greenway Gate, accessible between 7am – 9pm with your University pass, is located at the back of the overflow car park and is the nearest point of access to the Millennium Greenway cycle path that connects to routes throughout the city.
Bache train station is a 15-minute walk from Exton Park and Chester railway station is a 20-minute walk. Arriva 1A and Arriva 1 run frequent services that stop with a short walk to Exton Park. All three Park and Ride routes, PR1, PR2 and PR3 have connections within walking distance to Exton Park.
Parking on campus is limited, so we recommend using public transport and/or walking if possible.