How did the way we organise schools become so unchallenged a part of the social order?
Why are debates about education and children always couched in terms of fear and violence?
How can trauma theory make sense of this?
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Melbourne Free University presents a special seminar with Stephen Wright.
Stephen Wright manages a service that intervenes with men
with a history of violent and abusive behaviour. Once upon a
time he worked extensively in early childhood education.
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The MFU is an autonomous organisation that was established in 2010, and aims to create a space for constructive engagement with ideas and knowledge for its own sake, rather than the more outcome-oriented education of the formal education system. We are completely free and open - anyone can attend sessions regardless of their qualifications, and we do not take enrolments. The MFU runs regular courses on topics ranging from political philosophy, to permaculture and sustainability, to indigenous issues, refugee issues, law, politics, cinema, linguistics, literature and more. Further information about the MFU can be found at www.melbournefreeuniversity.org.