Category Archives: Opportunities

CPD, Teachers

GTC Professional Recognition Award for Creativity

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GTCS is planning to launch a professional recognition award for creativity and is looking for CLNs to help share the news in local authorities across Scotland. Applicants must have been teaching for two years to be eligible. GTCS are happy to be contacted directly with any queries about the award and the application process.

Contact:

Mairi McAra <Mairi.McAra@gtcs.org.uk> or

Glenise Borthwick <Glenise.Borthwick@gtcs.org.uk>

Please forward the following information to those you think may be interested:

Professional Recognition in ‘Creativity’

Deadline for submissions  Monday 3rd December 2012 to be eligible for the national award ceremony in this new category in the Scottish Parliament on the evening of January 29th 2013

Hundreds of teachers have had their knowledge and skills recognised and been awarded with a certificate in Professional Recognition. We want you to join the group now being awarded the new category of ‘Creativity’. This will include dance, music, visual art, creativity in science, drama. In fact creativity covers a huge range of subjects.
Professional recognition allows registered teachers to focus their CPD in particular areas of interest, and gain recognition for enhancing their knowledge and experience.

In order to gain Professional Recognition teachers need to demonstrate their professional knowledge and understanding in four key areas:

Click here to read more about each of the following:

Subject/Curriculum
Professional knowledge
Professional skills and abilities
Reflecting, reporting and sharing

The Framework for Professional Recognition explains in detail how teachers can gain Professional Recognition. It was established to help teachers develop their knowledge and skills and to ensure that they are able to gain the recognition they deserve.

There are many areas in which primary and secondary teachers can gain professional recognition. Creativity is just one area.

How to apply for Professional Recognition

(Further details on our website www.gtcs.org.uk under ‘Professional Development’)

Steps in the application process
Before applying for Professional Recognition, applicants should follow these steps:

1. Carry out a personal self-evaluation
If eligible, you should undertake a personal self-evaluation to identify area(s) which you might wish to gain professional recognition.

2. Have a Professional Discussion with your manager
Once you have completed your self-evaluation, you should have a Professional Discussion with your manager/school/local authority/CPD co-ordinator to discuss your intention to work towards gaining professional recognition.

3. Complete your CPD programme
Now complete the CPD Programme agreed in your professional discussion, maintaining a profile following the Professional Action process.

4. Undertake a self-evaluation against the framework
Complete a Personal Evaluation against the Framework which will identify the knowledge/experience gained.

5. Discuss your submission with your manager
Your second Professional Discussion will see you discuss your professional recognition submission with your manager/school/local authority/CPD co-ordinator.

6. Apply for Professional Recognition
Download and complete our:

·         Professional Recognition Application Form (PDF)
·         Professional Recognition Application Form (Doc)

Place a copy of all the evidence noted in your application form in a portfolio

Your recommendation for professional recognition should be agreed and signed by your Headteacher.

Send your completed application to:

Professional Learning and Development Department
General Teaching Council for Scotland
Clerwood House
96 Clermiston Road
Edinburgh
EH12 6UT

CONTACTS
To discuss any aspect of Professional Recognition contact:
Professional Learning and Development Department
T: +44(0)131 314 6086
E: pld@gtcs.org.uk

Education News, Opportunities

2014 Commonwealth Games Legacy blog

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Game on Scotland

http://blogs.educationscotland.gov.uk/gameslegacy/2012/09/21/game-on-scotland/

In preparation for the new Games Legacy education programme ‘Game On Scotland’ developed around and beyond the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, a sign-up page is now available, allowing those who wish to do so to register their interest.

By registering you will be:
updated on the forthcoming Game On Scotland education programme
informed about accessing a range of unique opportunities associated with the Games.

In the meantime, watch this space for more information on this inspiring education programme and for your chance to become part of the Games and its legacy.

Artists, Creative Practitioners, Events

Artworks Conference, 22 and 23 Nov 2012 – Book your place

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Art, Society and Participation: Constructing the Larger Narrative will place arts in participatory settings in a wider social context by exploring current thinking around quality, value and ethics in this area of creative practice. It will invite practitioners to take part in a range of practical activities to reflect, build skills, knowledge and networks. The conference places Scotland on a wider international stage and celebrates the quality of arts taking place in participatory settings throughout Scotland.

Thur 22 & Fri 23 Nov
The Lighthouse
Glasgow
G1 3NU

Tickets:

£21 per day for self funded delegates
£41 per day for delegates being funded by an organisation
Delegates can attend one day or both days of the conference.

Keynote speakers:

Arlene Goldbard: New York born, but now based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Arlene is a writer, speaker, consultant and cultural activist. She has addressed many academic and community audiences in the U.S. and Europe on topics ranging from the ethics of community arts practice to the development of integral organisations. Arlene is currently working on a new book about art’s public purpose.

Charles Chip McNeal: Director of Education at San Francisco Ballet. Charles is an award winning lecturer, choreographer and teacher working across artforms, with particular interest in social justice, multiculturalism, quality and ethics.

The conference will explore such things as:

  • What is your larger narrative – the big story that gives meaning to your work?
  • What is the social significance of your work?
  • Why do you do it?
  • What does it mean to be an artist working in participatory settings?
  • How do we maintain our integrity when working in participatory settings?
  • What do you do to be a sound, ethical and relevant practitioner?

To book your ticket for the conference, visit the Citz Box Office.

To stay up-to-date about the conference as well as all ArtWorks events and information sign up to the ArtWorks e-bulletin.

* European and UK presenters still to be confirmed.

Glasgow, Young People

Pilot project seeks young designers & journalists

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The Matter is a new programme which is aiming to help young people develop skills for work whilst telling the world what they think about important issues.

The project is seeking young people aged 16-24 who live in and around Glasgow, to take part in a pilot which will inform the development of a national programme.

Young people taking part will be designing and writing for a newspaper, raising awareness of issues that are important to them, and helping to change the world!

For further information on how to take part, download TheMatter-Jointhepilot!

Aberdeenshire, Creative Practitioners

Freelance Opportunity – WW1 Schools Resource

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Aberdeenshire Council supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund is seeking a freelance creative practitioner to develop a resource for schools in the field of heritage/arts/education. Submissions are invited by 1 October 2012.

Download the following documents for further information:

Final Cover Sheet (what the work is and how to apply)

Final FAQs

Illuminating Practice – evaluation format example

Final ITQ

Artists, Careers and Pathways, CLN News, Moray

Moray CLN launches Artist Mentoring Programme 2012-13

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On Thursday 20 September, Moray  Creative Learning Network is launching its second Artist Mentoring Programme, a tailor made programme of training and support to help art school graduates based in Moray to kick start their careers in the creative learning sector.

The programme is facilitated by  Moray Art Centre and mentoring is provided by CLN members – artists, teachers and creative learning practitioners.

To find out more about the programme, visit Moray Art Centre’s website or download this document: MCLN Artist Mentoring Programme

Vist Moray CLN’s blog here: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/my/CreativeLearning/

Artists, Funding

Imaginate Ideas Fund 2012

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Ideas Fund 2012

Imaginate would like to invite submissions from artists wishing to apply to the Ideas Fund.

The Ideas Fund underlines Imaginate’s commitment to empowering individuals and organisations to achieve their artistic aspirations of creating work of the highest quality for children in Scotland.

Download this document for information on the fund and how to apply:
Imaginate Ideas Fund 2012

The maximum amount available per application is £2000. The closing date for fund applications is Monday 17 September 2012

Artists, Drama

Artworks Scotland: October Symposium

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Sharing practice across artforms – a future possible theatre

10am – 4pm, 3 Oct, Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, G5 9DS

In July this year, Artworks Scotland commissioned five of Scotland’s most active artists working in participatory settings, to take part in a peer mentoring exchange as part of a National Theatre of Scotland programme in Philadelphia. Working with People’s Light, the “devising lab” explored techniques to develop high quality theatre across a professional and community context.
Artworks Scotland and Citizens Theatre are now hosting a small symposium with three of these artists, to share their learning and engage with other artists interested in exploring the challenges and opportunities for peer learning whilst actively delivering a project.

Catrin Evans, director and activist will lead an exploration of the director’s role in the creation of a site specific piece of theatre and international collaborations.

MJ McCarthy, musician and sound designer, will present his thoughts and some of the soundscapes made during the Lab.
Simon Sharkey, Associate Director of National Theatre of Scotland will present his learning about commissioning and leading cross artform collaboration in community and professional contexts on an international scale.
Places at this free event are limited to 30. Book your place here.

The artists who took part in the Philadelphia project also kept a blog of their experiences. View the blog here.

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.

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.

Events, Funding, Young People

Money for Life Challenge

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The Money for Life Challenge offers young people (aged 16-24) the opportunity to develop a money management/financial information themed project which will have an impact in their community.

This presents an excellent opportunity for encouraging young people to take ownership of their learning, to develop their confidence and make an effective contribution.

There are Scottish prizes to be won as well as UK National prizes, all awarded at inspirational events.

For more information on what happened in 2011/12 visit http://www.moneyforlifechallenge.org.uk

How You Can Get Involved!

The following events will explain how to get involved, provide information about the funding available to enable people to get involved and showcase the excellent work developed by participants in 2011/2012.

For further information and to book online click on the dates below: