Tag Archives: creativity

CfE, CLN News, Fife

Creativity Exchange Fife #CSFife12

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creativity exchange fife #CXFife12 was delivered by Fife’s Creative Learning Network (FCLN) and took place on Thursday 8 November 2012 at The Rothes Halls in Glenrothes to an audience of 120 participants.

The event focussed on creativity in learning; the impacts, the benefits and examples of creativity as a cross-curricular theme within the context of Curriculum for Excellence.  Joining us as Keynote Speaker for the event was Kenneth Greer, Executive Director (Education and Learning), Fife Council, who gave an inspirational speech which highlighted the importance of embedding creativity across all curricular subjects and not just within the expressive arts.  Participants were then put through 10 fast paced ‘speed dating’ style sessions by guest table presenters from across Education, Culture and Communities sectors, which allowed groups to offer inspirational approaches to creative learning while at the same time showcasing their work.

Fife’s Creative Learning Network (FCLN) is now in its second year and its membership has grown in strength to 145 members.

For further information:

http://glo.li/nwAJX7 FCLN Glow Group (Glow Login required)

http://glo.li/suTHQt (publically accessible)

www.facebook.com/FifeCLN

www.twitter.com/FifeCLN

Expressive Arts, Young People

The Shoe Fits – animation competition

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Children and young people are being encouraged to get creative in a new competition launched by Edinburgh Museums & Galleries and Red Kite Animation.  Inspired by artist Qian Shi’s award-winning short film about a toy shoe, the ‘Hidden Stories’ animation competition is designed to celebrate Edinburgh’s rich heritage and the art of animation.

Budding animators have until 22 March to submit short films based upon either a real or imagined back story of an object of their choice, housed in one of Edinburgh’s Museums & Galleries.

For further information:

http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1043/the_shoe_fits_new_animation_competition

Literacy, Teachers, Young People

Inspired? Get Writing! Creative Writing Competition 2013

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http://www.nationalgalleries.org/education/competitions-3740/inspired-get-writing-creative-writing-competition-20122013

School pupils and their teachers are invited to choose an inspirational painting, photograph, print or sculpture from the National Galleries of Scotland’s Collection and to create a piece of poetry or prose not exceeding 1,000 words in length. Works may be viewed in person, or online at www.nationalgalleries.org/onlinecollections

There are three categories for school pupils:

Category A School Pupils Under 12

Category B School Pupils 12-14 Years of Age

Category C School Pupils 15-18 Years of Age

There will be ten awards in each category: Winner, two Runners-up and seven Special Merit. All will be included in a public reading at the Scottish National Gallery in April 2013.

Full details of rules, and a very comprehensive and helpful resource, can be viewed on www.nationalgalleries.org. Follow the link to Education and click on competitions. The closing date is Friday 18 January 2013.

Young People

Scottish Government challenge prize fund for young innovators – 18-24 years

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The Scottish Government announces the launch of the Young Innovators Challenge which will be open to young people aged 18-24 who are in their final year of college or university, taking part in a national training programme or studying for a Modern Apprenticeship. Industry leaders will set young competitors challenges across a number of specialist fields, judge competition entries and offer mentoring and support to successful entrants.

SG News Release:

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2012/11/young-innovators13112012

CPD, Creativity Portal, Resources

John Cleese talks about creativity – new video on Creativity Portal

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A half hour talk by John Cleese on what creativity looks like and how to make space for it. He draws upon psychological research and makes reference to some of the key themes to our current education thinking – persistence, gestation (time), making connections and how humour is somehow tied to it inextricably.

Type ‘John Cleese’ in the search box to find the film:  http://creativityportal.org.uk/

CfE Subjects & Themes, Dance, Health and Wellbeing

Get Scotland Dancing!

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Get Scotland Dancing aims to encourage more people to get active and participate in dance. The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and 2014 Commonwealth Games, provided an unparalleled opportunity to raise the profile of dance as a creative, participative and physical artform. In support of this Scottish Government policy, Creative Scotland will invest £1.5 million across a four year period, creating an inclusive celebration of dance across Scotland, linking into the wider UK and marking Scotland’s place in the world.

Working with Scotland’s key dance organisations, Get Scotland Dancing will bring together professional and amateur dancers of all ages to dance in public spaces in our towns, villages and cities – bringing dance to the people and people to dance. We want to strengthen opportunities to participate in dance and create a lasting legacy for communities throughout Scotland.

Get Scotland Dancing: The Film This summer thousands of people across the UK, from professional to amateur dancers, young and old were involved in Big Dance 2012, the UK’s biggest celebration of dance as part of the push to Get Scotland Dancing.

Link to the film

For more information on how to get involved go to www.creativescotland.com/getscotlanddancing

Edinburgh, Young People

Xpress Yourself – Make a Movie – Edinburgh based 12-19 year olds

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Screen Education Edinburgh in partnership with Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian Football Clubs launched Xpress Yourself, film making workshops for 12–19 year-olds, with priority given to those from ‘areas of deprivation’ in the city. Funded by Creative Scotland’s CashBack for Creativity programme, participants are given a taste of the filmmaking process, with the opportunity of receiving ongoing training and support via ‘core filmmaking groups’ based at each club.

http://www.screen-ed.org/2012/xpress-yourself-make-a-movie/

CLN News, CPD, Edinburgh, Events

Creative Conversations, Edinburgh – 29 October

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The first of Edinburgh CLN’s 2012/13 Creative Conversations is on Monday 29th October at 4 for 4.30 till 5.30 with wine and canapes afterwards (venue to follow with confirmation of attendance) with Frank Crawford as this year’s first Creative Catalyst.

Frank is a former Chief Inspector (HMIe), forward thinker, innovator and enthusiastic biker. He has been centrally involved in the development of Scottish education and remains at the forefront of thinking. Frank will take a creative approach, sketching out ideas about meeting the demands of external evaluation, handling inspections, what self evaluation should really be and how we need to think about change and innovation. Frank is in great demand internationally so this is a great chance to catch up with him in Edinburgh.

As with all previous Creative Conversations, David Cameron will facilitate the discussion and you are invited to continue the conversations afterwards with Frank, David and colleagues over wine and canapes!

This will be a popular Creative Conversation – please get back to Linda Lees directly if you would like to attend. She will send full venue details and confirmation of your place.

Email: linda.lees@edinburgh.gov.uk

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

CfE, CLN News, Creativity Portal, Edinburgh, Interdisciplinary Learning

TESS features Creativity

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Creativity is the central theme running through September’s edition of TESS. Click on the following titles to view each article:

‘Creative sparks can fire up the curriculum’

Editor Gillian MacDonald highlights projects which are stimulating the imagination and encouraging new thinking in schools and local authorities.

Joan Parr

Joan Parr, portfolio manager for education, learning and young people, Creative Scotland is featured, talking about the national drive for creativity across learning.

‘Step Forth into the Creativity Portal’

The new-look Creativity Portal is reviewed, including an overview of its new features and feedback from teachers using the site.

‘Away with the Fairies’

Project Dream, is a collaboration between City of Edinburgh’s Arts and Learning Team, the Lyceum Theatre and Edinburgh schools in which teachers and pupils are coming off timetable to immerse themselves in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.