Combating misinformation in society: a framework incorporating epistemic insight to use in a range of educational settings

Why are some people more likely than others to be victims of misinformation and how can we protect ourselves and others in our community? We will report on work to develop a set of guidelines for use in a range of educational settings including school, college and higher education. The guidelines are being co-created by professionals and teachers via workshops for students that include, "who should we vaccinate first?" and "What should we do about climate change?" These and other complex real-world problems create opportunities to examine and compare some of the reasons why people disagree. This includes cases where a debate is around cherished values and cases where trickery is in use to persuade some victims that a false claim is true.

Professor Berry Billingsley is Professor of Science Education and Director of the LASAR Research Centre at Canterbury Christ Church University. Berry will be joined by colleagues in the Centre and research partners.

Inspired by our Church of England foundation, Canterbury Christ Church University’s mission is to pursue excellence in higher education: transforming individuals, creating knowledge, enriching communities and building a sustainable future.

It is only since the Education Act of 1870 that most primary-aged children have attended school, and it was not until the Education Act of 1944 was there an expectation that all children, including those from the working class, get free education up to the age of 16 years. Since that time, the class system has dictated the nature and remit of schools, and many would argue that it continues to do so. Drawing on several disciplines across the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Education, we warmly invite you to join us as we explore some of the most pressing issues around class, education and social change in 21st Century. The talks will introduce you to some of the great educationalists of our time, offering a “language of critique” of existing power relations and a “language of possibility” for creating a new society through educational and social practice (Giroux, 1985).

To ensure the safety of our guests and speakers and following government guidance, the lectures will be presented online (using web browsers Chrome, Firefox or Safari - not Internet Explorer or Edge) and booking is required.

Each lecture will last for 50 minutes and there will be the opportunity to ask questions of the speakers, which will be answered during a live question and answer session that will take place at the end of the lecture.

The lectures will be recorded and made available after the live event takes place.

All ticket holders will find access details on their Print at Home tickets. Please book one ticket for each device you will be using, rather than per person, i.e. book one ticket if there will be two of you viewing together.