About the course > Learning experience

How is the course delivered?
The course involves both classroom sessions and online learning. Classroom sessions, delivered via two two-day meetings at the University of Edinburgh, involve a mix of presentation, discussion and practical exercises. Each session is chaired by a member of the Listening to Children course team, and facilitated by an external contributor, invited for their particular expertise and experience on that topic.

The online element of the course is based around regular scheduled discussions which are facilitated by the Listening to Children online tutor via the course blog. These discussions provide an opportunity for further engagement with the course topics beyond what is possible in the classroom sessions, and the chance to share ideas, experiences, stories and contacts with the other participants.

You will also have access to a wide selection of background reading about research and consultation with children and young people, including the Listening to Children case studies which can be downloaded from the course website, and a printed reading pack (a collection of academic articles selected by the course team) which is distributed to all participants at the beginning of the course. Additional learning materials (top tips, recommended resources, glossary, quiz etc) on the course website provide further material for independent study and reflection.

How much time will I need?
During the ten-week course, you will need to attend the two two-day sessions and spend around five hours per week on the online discussions and background reading.