Dumfries and Galloway’s Curriculum Support team have produced a framework document which shows how creativity is a cross-cutting theme of Curriculum for Excellence.
The document helpfully identifies the characteristics of learning environments that encourage creativity.
Download the document here: Creativity in my learning community and learning environments that encourage creativity
Starcatchers is currently offering a free training programme for Early Years workers in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Fife, South Lanarkshire and Inverclyde as part of a pilot project to develop creative skills for early years workers in Scotland which is being supported by the Scottish Government and Creative Scotland.
The programme will allow early years workers from a range of sectors to build their understanding of the importances of creativity in early years and through a series of artist-led practical sessions, will offer skills and techniques that practitioners can use when they are working with children and families directly.
Starcatchers is currently recruiting participants for the project, all the information is on their website: http://www.starcatchers.org.uk/creative-skills/creative-skills-early-years-practitioners
Download further information here: Creative Skills National Info
Edinburgh’s Creative Conversation Christmas Celebration is on Wednesday 11th December 2013.This one has a slightly different focus and our Creative Catalysts are people who have been inspired by Creative Conversations to take action. Different ways of working, challenges to the norm, surprises, being outside the comfort zone and inspiring stories of deep pupil engagement can all be expected.
The Creative Conversation is titled ‘What Difference Does it Make?’ and that is exactly what you are invited to discuss with colleagues.
I would also like to thank all of you for coming to Creative Conversations and hope you can join Gillian Tee, David Cameron, Lucy Vaughan, Heather Lucchesi Eileen Littlewood and Lindsay Fullarton in what I am sure will be a very enjoyable conversation about Creativity across Learning.
Coffee is from 4pm and the Creative Conversation will begin at 4.30. Wine and seasonal nibbles will follow at around 6pm till 7ish.
Places will fill up very quickly – please email Linda Lees <Linda.Lees@edinburgh.gov.uk> for an invitation.
Better Movers and Thinkers
27 November 15.00
Join this Glow Meet to find out about Better Movers and Thinkers, an innovative, exciting and challenging movement and learning programme for Physical Education, that focuses directly on enhancing the links between movement and thinking, and how these critical elements scaffold the development of physical performance and learning across the curriculum. BMT is evolution in physical education, not revolution.
A new competition has been launched to inspire the most creative teaching minds to translate their passion for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects into exciting classroom experiences.
The inGenious competition – co-ordinated in the UK by Futurelab at NFER – calls for all teachers in Europe to help their pupils better see the link between their passions, the set of skills which make them possible, and the education paths leading to those skills.
The inGenious competition is open to all teachers at primary and secondary school level. Applications are open until 28 February 2014, and 30 finalists will be invited to attend the inGenious European Award Ceremony in Brussels later in the year.
| Creative Conversations are Edinburgh’s now well established strategic response to developing the Creative Learning Network for the City. They feature as a case study in the recently published 3-18 Curriculum Impact project Creativity Across Learning. This successful approach has been picked up by colleauges in other local authorities and Education Scotland. You help make them the success they are and your invitation to the next Creative Conversation on Creative Leadership is attached.
Creative Conversation Invitation – Don Ledingham – download the pdf invite Date for your diary: The first of the 2013/14 Creative Conversations will be on Monday 25th November at 4pm for 4.30 till 5.45pm with wine and canapes afterwards (venue to follow with confirmation of attendance). I am delighted that our Creative Catalyst this session is Don Ledingham. Don Ledingham’s Creative Conversation is titled ‘Try a Little Tenderness….’ which may seem like the wrong song title for a session on Creative Leadership, but with Don as the Creative Catalyst, you can expect a few surprises! Don talks about forgiveness in leadership and about creating space for creativity and innovation. He thinks aloud and in public, challenging other leaders to open up and let go. He now works with Drummond International and will go global soon, so catch him while you can. No mere theorist, Don has been a Head Teacher and Director. This will be a memorable start to this session’s Creative Conversations. Coffee is from 4pm and the Creative Conversation will begin at 4.30. As with all previous Creative Conversations, David Cameron will facilitate the discussion. You are invited to continue the conversation with Don, David and colleagues over wine and canapes at around 5.45/6pm. Places are filling up very quickly – please email the address in the pdf if you would like to attend and receive full venue details and confirmation of your place. |
Education legend Sir Ken Robinson picked the TED talks he loves — all full of insight, bright ideas and, of course, creativity:
http://www.ted.com/playlists/124/ken_robinson_10_talks_on_educ.html
Sir Ken’s top ten:
Alison Gopnik: What do babies think?
Arvind Gupta: Turning trash into toys for learning
Sugata Mitra: Build a School in the Cloud
Jose Antonio Abreu: The El Sistema music revolution
Kakenya Ntaiya: A girl who demanded school
Mae Jemison: Teach arts and sciences together
Shukla Bose: Teaching one child at a time
Shane Koyczan: To This Day … for the bullied and beautiful
Friday 8th November 1.30-3.30pm, Linlithgow Burgh Halls, Linlithgow
Download the event flyer here: West Lothian Creative Conversation 1
West Lothian Creative Learning Network will hold it’s first Creative Conversation event on Friday 8th November at the Linlithgow Burgh Halls
Our idea is to offer a platform for anyone interested in the future of learning in West Lothian to discuss, debate and create. The structure of the conversation will include specialist input, updates from the residency project we doing this year and space to explore practical implementation in classrooms. We are aware of some inspiring creative teaching in West Lothian and we want to bring these voices together.
Our first conversation…
• …will establish a shared language and vision.
• …will start the debate by identifying the people curious about continuing the conversation.
Although we will be discussing West Lothian, this event is open to all as we know that similar conversations and challenges are happening nationally and we want you to be part of the conversation. Please see the linked PDF for more information, to book your place please contact Fiona Macfarlane, Arts Officer (Learning) on 01506 773873 or email fiona.macfarlane2@westlothian.gov.uk
Please book by Wednesday 6th November.
Monday 18 November 2013
13:15 – 16:00
Target Audience
For anyone looking for ideas to engage college students and build a positive classroom climate. Suitable for lecturers from all curriculum areas and those who have a learner engagement and support role.
This half day experiential event will provide participants with lots of ideas for engaging students from induction through to pre-exit. We will be demonstrating how to build a positive classroom climate, engage students and how to structure sessions that maintain cooperative behaviours.
Find out more and Book online
Closing date 17 November 2013
ArtWorks Scotland are pleased to announce that the full conference programme is now available to view online.
Highlights include:
Inside-out or Outside-in?
David Cameron asks how do we become more central to the way that we think about art, community development and social change? Do we want to work from the outside in, or the inside out?
The Past is the Present: Pioneering artists, pioneering practices & their legacies in Scotland.
Barbara Steveni: Some Principles of Engagement.
David Harding: Critical reflections on community arts to participatory art and all the rest in between.
You’re the Pioneer, You Add the Title…
Paul Gorman asks what is an artist if not a pioneer? To pioneer means to stray from the path, to uncover, to re-imagine. It requires a boldness and confidence. The path has been made by others – perhaps straying from it is our only option?
What do we mean by ‘Professionalism’? Presentations, conversation and Q & A
The work of artists in participatory settings often isn’t taken seriously, or regarded as ‘proper’ work’. What would it take for the practice to be regarded as truly professional? How can you show the work you do is of the highest standard? With Stephanie Knight, Kathryn Deane & Paul Gorman.
3 Pecha Kucha sessions highlight work by 16 artists and organisations from across Scotland.
Tickets can be purchased from the Citizens Theatre box office.
We look forward to seeing you there!
The ArtWorks Scotland Team
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