Developing innovative learning experiences that are ‘authentic’ is important to enable students to engage with complex societal challenges. This interactive breakout session critically explores the challenges of authenticity in curriculum design from an interdisciplinary perspective drawing on good practice in disciplines where authenticity is well-developed (e.g. Law Medicine Urban Planning). Expert panellists will debate the practical and pedagogical aspects of authenticity followed by an interactive workshop for participants to explore their own challenges and experiences of embedding authenticity. The session aims to move the debate about authenticity forward from a popular ‘buzzword’ to a meaningful concept to enhance curriculum design.
