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The Standard for Career Long Professional Learning

5 September, 16.00

GTC Scotland have been working on a revision of the Professional Standards, and will publish drafts of each of the revised standards in August for consultation, with a view to publishing the Standards at the start of 2013.

Twig Maths films: teacher led CPD

10 September, 16.00

Cover key learning points with inspirational examples of maths in action.   Twig Maths is quick and easy to use and completely free to Scottish schools.

Spotlight on Theatre – Directing and Writing for the Theatre

11 September, 10.00

This first session hosted at the Traverse Theatre focuses on Directing and Writing for the Theatre. As Scotland’s New Writing Theatre The Traverse prides itself on the close relationships they have with our writers. Join our Associate Director for a practical workshop that explores the relationship and journey of a playwright and director.

Spotlight on Theatre – Acting

11 September, 12.00

This second session hosted at the Lyceum Theatre focuses on acting. Take part in an acting skills workshop with our Drama Artist and learn all about careers in Acting and the routes and courses which can lead to them. There will also be a Q and A session with a professional actor – so have your questions ready!

Rehearse with Random Accomplice

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/eslb/2012/09/03/rehearse-with-random-accomplice/

Join Tron Participation on Wednesday 12 September at 2 pm live from the Tron Theatre as we take a sneak peek into the rehearsal room with Random Accomplice as they prepare for their upcoming show ‘The Incredible Adventures of See Thru Sam’.

Our Glow Meet will allow you to see the company, meet the cast, watch some rehearsal exercises and ask questions to the creative team.

For full details of these and other events log in to Glow and view the current schedule:

https://portal.glowscotland.org.uk/establishments/nationalsite/GlowTV/tvpages/Schedule.aspx.

(Glow log-in and password required).

Careers and Pathways, CPD, Drama, Glow, Young People

Spotlight on Theatre – Careers event via Glow

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Festival Theatre Edinburgh, The Lyceum Theatre and The Traverse Theatre are holding a unique interactive careers event on Tuesday 11th September. Places to attend have already been booked up but if you are interested in finding out more, and watching the sessions you can now join in on Glow TV.

The event is aimed at 5th and 6th year pupils interested in pursuing a career in the theatre, and will also act as a CPD session for Drama, Guidance/Support Teachers and Career’s Advisors. In addition pupils in upper primary and lower primary may be interested in many aspects of the day.

It is a busy day with lots to join in with:

Directing and Writing for Theatre live from The Traverse Theatre – 10 – 11.30am
As Scotland’s New Writing Theatre the Traverse prides itself on the close relationships they have with our writers. Join our Associate Director for a practical workshop that explores the relationship and journey of a playwright and director.

Sign up and join us for this event in Glow TV.

Acting live from The Lyceum Theatre – 12 – 1.30pm
Take part in an acting skills workshop with our Drama Artist and learn all about careers in Acting and the routes and courses which can lead to them. There will also be a Q and A session with a professional actor – so have your questions ready!

Sign up and join us for this event in Glow TV.

Marketing, Press, PR and Programming live from the Festival Theatre Edinburgh – 2.30 – 4pm
An introduction to careers in arts administration, focusing on marketing, press, PR and programming. Our experienced staff share their tips for the top in promoting and selling theatre to diverse audiences across the central belt of Scotland, but beware – it’s not all paparazzi and showbiz glamour!

Sign up and join us for this event in Glow TV.

CPD, Dundee, Science

Robots and CPD

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Teacher open evening event, Thursday 30 August, 4 pm – 6.30 pm

http://www.sensation.org.uk/

Dundee Science Centre is hosting an open evening for all teachers and educators, showcasing the work of the Science Learning Team and the opportunities available to schools throughout the coming academic year.  The centre will be open from 4 pm and there will be the chance to see the Robot exhibition and see the range of science resource boxes available for loan.  This is a free event.

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CPD in Cultural Planning

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Dates: 6 & 7 September and 4 & 5 October 2012

Venues: UWS Paisley Campus; Pearce Institute, Govan; Glasgow East Arts Co, Easterhouse

The University of the West of Scotland is running a short course on Cultural Planning.

This short course provides an introduction to the background and concepts of cultural planning, drawing on a range of sectors such as culture, housing, planning, social work, health and education.

Course Outline

Aimed at professionals working in the above areas, the course will be of interest to those who wish to understand the background, concepts and approaches to cultural planning and those seeking to develop partnerships and collaborators from across a range of areas to finance new initiatives and developments.

For further information click here

CfE, CPD, Events

Creativity across Learning: Rethinking the Future

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An article in TESS this week highlights the importance of creativity in art and science as an S4 physics class visit Glasgow School of Art’s product design engineering course and see that it is the combination of creative and analytical skills that are required to make great innovative products:

http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6268747

Connected to this theme, is a session at SLF on Thursday 20 September, a round table discussion with Dame Ellen MacArthur: Rethinking the Future: technology, design and business in the 21st century, which will focus on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s research into the circular economy, an industrial economy that designs out waste, with strong links to many aspects of Curriculum for Excellence including: interdisciplinary learning, creativity, design, technologies, sustainability, economics, science, engineering, enterprise and skills development.

CLD, CPD, Events

Community Learning and Development at SLF 2012

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Making the connections between informal, non-formal and formal learning

This year, there will be a CLD village and CLD Fringe programme at the Scottish Learning Festival, sponsored by the CLD Standards Council. SLF 2012 hopes to attract a larger audience from the further education, youth work and community learning and development sectors than in previous years.

For more information visit the CLD Standards Council for Scotland website.

Download the CLD Village Fringe Programme and Exhibitor Guide here: CLD_Village_Brochure

Artists, CfE, CPD, Edinburgh

Artist CPD – Working with Schools, 26 Aug 2012

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Skills Development CPD for Artists: Working with Schools
Sunday 26 August, 1.30-4.30pm
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR

Cost: £28/£24 Network members

Bookings: 0131 556 9579

Participants will look at the four capacities of the Curriculum for Excellence and how participating in the arts enables young people to become Successful Learners, Confident Individuals, Effective Contributors and Responsible Citizens. The programme will also look at the outcomes and experiences for the Expressive Arts, as well as how the arts can be used across the curriculum to meet the health and wellbeing, literacy and numeracy outcomes. There will also be a chance to examine case studies of education projects, share ideas for future projects and tips on how to fund work in schools. Led by Fiona Dalgetty

For artists: If you have already worked with schools, please bring a short summary or case study of a project you have run

Programme:

1.30pm – 2.30pm – Curriculum for Excellence
2.30pm – 3.00pm – Case studies of education projects
3.00pm – 3.15pm – Coffee break
3.15pm – 3.45pm – Case studies and ideas for future projects
3.45pm – 4.15pm – How can we fund work in schools?
4.15pm – 4.30pm – Final questions

CPD, Events

Developing Learners’ Essential Skills in Scotland, 25 September, 2012

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Education Scotland, in association with Scotland’s Colleges, is presenting this national conference on how well colleges and schools develop learners’ essential skills, building upon their prior experiences and preparing them for further learning or employment opportunities.

The keynote speakers will be Michael Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Education, and Ian McMillan CBE, Director of CBI Scotland.

With Curriculum for Excellence as the focal point, the conference workshops will explore planning, and learning and teaching approaches to develop and recognise learners’ essential skills.

There will be 10 workshops exemplifying excellent practice in developing learners’ essential skills in schools and colleges. These include presentations from:

  • Ayr College
  • Education Scotland’s Inter Authority Skills Group
  • Govan High School
  • James Watt College
  • Glencryan School

Event details

Date: 25 September 2012

Cost: £75

Venue: Hilton Hotel

Location: Glasgow

Target Audience: Managers in schools, colleges and community-based providers, curriculum managers, local authority staff, employers, private training providers, employability officers.

How to apply: For the full programme details and to book online, see the event page on the Scotland’s Colleges website.

Online bookings close: 24 September 2012

Contacts: Ann Kirkwood (Tel: 01786 892131) / Dawn Brooks (Tel: 01786 892007
CPD, Drama, Events

Future Possible Theatre Symposium, Glasgow, 5 September 2012

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A symposium with the National Theatre of Scotland and Citizens Theatre

Wednesday, 5 September, 10.00am – 4.00pm

Citizens Theatre, Glasgow

The National Theatre of Scotland and the Citizens Theatre are inviting interested individuals to explore future possibilities in creating and sharing theatre across professional and community contexts.

Leading up to this event and in partnership with ArtWorks Scotland, The National Theatre of Scotland is taking 6 established Scottish Artists to Philadelphia to take part in a summer lab with People’s Light Theatre Company. Peoples’ Light have invested in a comprehensive training programme for their artists ensemble, teaching artists and staff to skill them up and expose them to creating high quality  professional work with non-professionals.

The Scottish artists working with the company in 2012 across a professional and community context are:

Simon Sharkey – Associate Director of National Theatre of Scotland

MJ McCarthy – Freelance Musician and Composer

Janice Parker – Freelance Choreographer and movement specialist

Rachel O’Neill – Freelance visual artist and lecturer

Martin Travers – Writer

Catrin Evans – Theatre director and activist

During the summer lab the Scottish artists have been asking the questions:

What factors are influencing quality in this work?

What skills am I learning?
You can keep in touch with their responses to  these question and the work on http://futurepossibletheatre.posterous.com/

If you are interested in requesting a place on this event which follows on from the summer lab please contact the Citizens box office on
http://citizenslearning.wufoo.com/forms/registration-form/

More About ArtWorks

ArtWorks: Developing Practice in Participatory Settings is a Paul Hamlyn Foundation Special Initiative with funding and support from the Arts and Humanities Research Council, Creativity Culture & Education (supported by Arts Council England) and the Cultural Leadership Programme. ArtWorks Scotland is partner funded by Creative Scotland.

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NCLN at SLF 2012

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Members of the NCLN are contributing to this year’s Scottish Learning Festival – ‘Creative Learning…Creative Thinking’ – in a number of ways, whether presenting on creative initiatives or sharing Creative Learning Network news. The programme includes the following:

Seminar Programme

Creative Learners, Creative Thinkers, Creative Careers – Modern Apprentices and Student Councillor, Edinburgh

Showcasing Fife’s Creative Learning Network ­– Michelle Sweeney, Fife

What’s the Past got to do with us? – David Atherton, Aberdeenshire

Visit the SLF website to view the full seminar programme

Education Showcase

Arts and Culture as a Catalyst for Learning: The Aberdeen Arts Across Learning Festival – Jacky Hardare, Aberdeen City

Inspiring Creativity – Amy McLeod, Highland

Supporting Drama through Literacy – Learners with Mild to Severe and Complex Needs – Lesley Sloan, Dumfries & Galloway

Challenging Creativity Creatively – Linda Lees, Edinburgh

The Big Drum Experiment ­– Susanne Batchelor, Scottish Borders

Little Rabbit – Pauline Meikleham, Angus

Teachers Realising their Creative Potential – Jacky Hardacre, Aberdeen

Write a Song in 30 Minutes – Marco Rea, Stirling

To view the full Education Showcase programme click here