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Comment by Guy O'Donnell on March 18, 2016 at 6:16

Thanks Naomi, sounds really interesting. Did you see the launch of the new ACW 'Experiencing the Arts Fund' yesterday?  May be of interest to your network. 

Our aim is to provide children and young people with opportunities to engage with the arts and cultural activities as a routine part of their wider learning experience.

Experiencing the Arts is a two-strand scheme that we believe will make a big impact on the learning experiences of our young people, wherever they live in Wales.

http://www.arts.wales/what-we-do/creative-learning/the-all-wales-ar...

Comment by Naomi Chiffi on March 17, 2016 at 22:45

f you are free, please come along to Cardiff Bay this Saturday where we will, as part of the amazing BDP Senedd event, be showing a short film about young people's educational experiences and furthering our Rethinking Education discussion.  We have interviewed pupils from Ocean Park Academy in Splott, Bryn Hafren School in Barry, Mount Stuart Square Primary in Cardiff Bay, Bridgend Home Education Network in Tondu, Castle School in Pembrokeshire, Penrhos Centre in Colwyn Bay and Mess up the Mess Theatre Company in Ammanford. They have each answered questions about what matters most to them when it comes to their education and about what they believe NTW could do for them.  It makes interesting viewing and will help to add to our discussion.  It's quite startling to see how many of them feel that levels and grades are the most important thing about education...

We are so grateful to each of the enthusiastic and engaging participants and to all of their schools, learning centres and parents for their support.  The film will be shown in the Pier Head building at 4pm on Saturday and will later be made available online.   

Comment by Naomi Chiffi on March 4, 2016 at 14:11

I am currently reading a brilliant book by Michael Rosen called "How to be your child's (and your own) best teacher" - a must read for any teacher, parent, human being...

Comment by Naomi Chiffi on March 4, 2016 at 14:07

This is certainly worth watching!

Changing Education Paradigms. A TED talk by Sir Ken Robinson about why creativity in schools is important.

www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_changing_education_paradigms

Comment by Naomi Chiffi on March 3, 2016 at 10:18

https://schoolsonline.britishcouncil.org/find-classroom-resources

Some good resources here to help young people learn about different cultures.

Comment by Naomi Chiffi on March 1, 2016 at 14:37

Please remember that if anyone has any creative content they wish to share here, please do so!  We are looking for lesson plans, examples of work, any ideas that you want might want some input on - all are welcome.  

Comment by Rosemary Anne Brown on January 22, 2016 at 20:46

Dissertation Theatre In Education Project

I am currently studying in Glyndwr university. I am creating a theatre in education show on teaching young children the welsh language. I was wondering if anyone would be interested to see the performance and if so please imbox me and I'll let you know more details. 

Comment by Naomi Chiffi on November 24, 2015 at 15:54

Hi all, 

Please take a look at these fantastic resources - thanks to Rhiannon for sharing: 

NEW THEATRE ON IPLAYER FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

Two outstanding new plays made by and for young people are available to view on BBC iPlayer as part of Live from Television Centre.

 

Both plays are theatrical, bold explorations of what it means to be a teenager in 2015 - and can be seen for FREE for a limited time only.  They're a great way to watch live theatre without leaving your classroom!

 

NO GUTS, NO HEART, NO GLORY is based on interviews with Muslim female boxers and is about being brave, determined and yourself. It challenges stereotypes and is a positive, unexpected representation of young Muslim women in a world and media which often has very limited representations of the Muslim community. 

 

Curriculum links: Drama, Citizenship, RE, English

WATCH NOW (skip to to 01:00)

Read more 

 

BRAINSTORM is a thrilling exploration of the science behind adolescent brain development, drawing upon life experiences of the cast aged 14-19 and made in collaboration with leading cognitive neuroscientist Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore.

 

Curriculum links: Drama, Science, Citizenship, English

WATCH NOW

Read more and free resources 

Comment by Naomi Chiffi on October 20, 2015 at 11:31

Hi all, thank you for joining - please don't forget to use this space as a platform for any creative ideas you have for working with young people - any resources you have created or currently use or any projects you have in mind for the future.  This is a space to share ideas and for any teachers who are currently unsure about how to include 'creativity' in their lessons to ask advice of artists and arts practitioners. Diolch!   

Comment by Naomi Chiffi on September 15, 2015 at 10:01

Excellent, thanks Bill.  See you later this afternoon

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