HEA Annual Debate 2009

A recording of the HEA's Annual Debate 2009 which argues the motion: "This house believes that learning how to learn is the only acceptible teaching objective for the 21st century".

The debate is chaired by journalist and educational expert Mike Baker.

Speakers proposing the motion:

• Professor Alison Halstead Pro-Vice Chancellor for Teaching and Learning Aston University;
• Pat Bacon Principal St Helen's College of Further and Higher Education and National President of the Association of Colleges.

Speakers against the motion:

• Professor Ann Close National Clinical Advisor for the Care Quality Commission;
• Professor John Brookes Vice Chancellor  Manchester Metropolitan University.