The living library

The idea of the "living library" originated in Scandinavia. "Readers" come to the library to borrow real people in the same way that they would normally borrow books. They can then take them away to a corner for a fifteen minute chat in the course of which they can ask all the questions,  and hear real live answers. The idea is being used in the UK as part of a campaign run by mental health charity Rethink, along with youth volunteering campaign Agents4Change, which aims to tackle stigmas, stereotypes and prejudices.  How might it be adapted in a higher education teaching context?   Further details.

Listen again to the Learning Curve report on this initiative here.