Pearson Esports
By Pearson BTEC
Additional resources can be found here- qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/esports.html
Learn more with The British Esports Association here- britishesports.org/
Pearson EsportsNov 15, 2022
Episode 4 – ‘IDEA’ – Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Accessibility in Esports
Esports is for everyone, it is the ultimate meritocracy. It was made for everyone, it’s for us as the gamers, you’re transported, you get to be whoever or whatever you want to be, no barriers. Every person has the right to be who they are; without judgement and to be able to play in a safe environment.”
Join host Kalam Neale, and an expert panel, in episode four, as we delve into the online issues present in esports, our wider society, and how through esports education programmes, we can positively impact change in online communities.
Panellists discuss their own involvement in esports, their own inspiring stories and personal experiences of barriers throughout their lives, and their IDEAs (Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, Accessibility) to inspire change.
A huge thank you to our panel:
Alice Dearing – British Olympian, Co-founder of The Black Swimming Association, Social Media Manager for Loughborough University, Nike Athlete, Ambassador for the British Athletes Commission & British Esports Advisory Board Member
Emma ‘Emzii’ Rose – Commonwealth Esports Championships Gold Medallist for Northern Ireland, Esports Programme Lead at Deal Me Out
Steve Beharall – Head of Newcastle United Foundation
Freeman Williams – Talent Manager at Excel and Game Advisor at British Esports
Bryony-Hope Green – Content Manager at British Esports
Shoubna Naika-Taylor – Curriculum Manager of Digital at Coventry College and Manager of Coventry Crosshairs.
Episode 3 – Steven English, Director of Esports at Williams Racing
Episode 3 provides us with an in-depth insight into the inner workings of a professional Esports organisation. What started as a marketing project for Williams in 2018 has now developed into a successful business in its own right. Kalam and Steven discuss how Esports links to traditional motor sport and the key differences that benefit the Esports players and fan base. Key links to the Pearson Esports BTEC suite of qualifications are discussed alongside advice to parents and students from an employer’s perspective. A must listen for any Esports educator.
Episode 2 Part 2 – Teaching Pedagogy, Constellation Thinking, Safeguarding and the National Esports Performance Campus
Join Kalam Neale in conversation with Gary Tibbett, Education Manager, British Esports Association. This is part 2 of a 2 part episode- part 1 of this conversation covers the commonwealth, careers and qualifications.
Episode 2 Part 1 – The Commonwealth, Careers and Qualifications
Join Kalam Neale in conversation with Gary Tibbett, Education Manager, British Esports Association. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode- make sure you join us for part 2, when Kalam and Gary will be discussing teaching pedagogy, constellation thinking, safeguarding and the National Esports Performance Campus.
Pearson Esports Podcast: Episode 1 – Grants and Funding for Esports Equipment
Join Kalam Neale in the first Pearson Esports podcast as he discusses supporting educators and learners to maximise the value of their BTEC qualifications. In this episode, find more out about grants and funding for Esports equipment.
Additional resources can be found here- https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/esports.html
Learn more with The British Esports Association here- https://britishesports.org/