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IGGY Juniors: In Search of the Yeti: An Introduction to Cryptozoology

A global master-class for able young students aged 8 upwards

Course Creator and Tutor: Jen Oakton

Visiting Academic (Forensic Anthropology): Dr Sarah Dauncey, University of Warwick

Visiting Academic (Philosophy): Emma Park, University of Oxford

Dates: 21st - 24th August 2011 inclusive

Fee: £90

This digital master-class is your chance to get together with academics from the University of Oxford and the University of Warwick and with other bright students from around the world. This online course, for able 8 – 12 year old students, aims to capture the imaginations of young learners and foster higher order thinking by introducing them to the fascinating subject of Cryptozoology.

Participants will be invited to contribute, create, research, collaborate and speculate and will be led through a fascinating anthropological virtual journey....

Let's set the scene: Betty, the Head Cryptozoologist needs a work experience student. Her usual office staff have gone off exploring a rainforest and she is hoping that you'll be able to manage their projects. You never know what's going to turn up next, but be sure that we'll spend our days investigating sightings (and hoaxes) and our evenings discussing our findings. But of course, first, you'll need some training......

Joining us on our online learning platform, you will have the opportunity to:

advance your knowledge of cryptozoology, anthropology and philosophy
enrich and develop your philosophical thinking, creative writing and your reasoning skills
be introduced to an advanced critical vocabulary
explore the boundaries between mythology and the imagination
strengthen your critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills
develop your research skills
collaborate with other students of a similar ability from around the world, sharing ideas, research and creative writing
develop your ICT and communication skills by using a range of digital resources
be inspired, challenged and motivated by academics from the University of Oxford and the University of Warwick
have fun!

Activities include tutor-led assignments, research, synchronous and asynchronous discussions, family activities, challenges and creative writing opportunities.

Duration: This course will run from 9am GMT on the 21st August until 9pm GMT on 24th August 2011. New course units open at various times during the course, but there is no pressure to complete tasks at a certain time - you can come and go as you please - at any time of the day or night. The course should take up about an hour per day of your time, but you may wish to engage in further research in your own time.

Language: English

Certificated: Yes. Certificates will be issued at the beginning of September 2011.

Venue: online, on our learning platform.

Eligibility: This course is suitable for learners throughout the world, aged 8 - 12, who enjoy an intellectual challenge.