The Creative Arts in Schools Team (CAST) in Argyll and Bute is about to roll out a series of CPD (continual professional development) sessions aimed especially at those working in education in the fields of the arts and creativity. CAST was granted funding by Creative Scotland in 2010 to form a Creative Learning Network in Argyll and Bute. The aim of the CLN is “to champion the arts, culture and creativity in schools and communities within the overarching context of Curriculum for Excellence and for the long term benefit to children and young people.” Year one (2010/2011) involved a series of meetings held in Inveraray.

Year two (2011/2012) will consist of a series of twilight CPD events. The CPD sessions are for anybody interested in learning and teaching who wants to develop a creative approach to education.

USING FILM WITHIN CfE

Andy Dougan, Lecturer, Digital Film and Television, Royal Conservatoire.

Andy will introduce ways that pupils can engage critically with film, television and other media in a way that promotes deeper learning and includes analysis techniques and practical collaboration methods.

Monday 31st October 2011 – Rhu Primary School

Tuesday 1st November 2011 – Kirn Primary, Dunoon

Wednesday 2nd November 2011 – Tarbert Academy

Thursday 3rd November 2011 – Park Primary, Oban

EXPLORING LITERACY THROUGH DRAMA

Education Team, Citizens Theatre

Boost young people’¬s enjoyment of writing and reading through fun, practical drama activities. Use these adaptable conventions across the curriculum and age ranges. Guaranteed to engage and focus your pupils’ learning.

Monday 21st November 2011- Rhu Primary School

Tuesday 22nd November 2011 – Kirn Primary School, Dunoon

Wednesday 23rd November 2011 – Tarbert Academy

Thursday 24th November 2011 – Park Primary, Oban

HOW ART CAN SUPPORT CfE

Joanna Maudsley, Schools Education Officer, National Galleries of Scotland

This session will explore innovative and creative approaches to looking at and talking about artworks. They will equip you with a broad range of skills to maximize the educational value of working with art across the curriculum.

Monday 27th February 2012 – Rhu Primary School

Tuesday 28th February 2012 – Kirn Primary School, Dunoon

Wednesday 29th February 2012 – Tarbert Academy

Thursday 1st March 2012 – Park Primary, Oban

All events will run from 4.30pm till 6.30pm latest.

Tea and coffee will be available. There are no charges for these courses.

To book a place email Fiona Blakey fiona.blakey@ea.argyll-bute.sch.uk

Source: J Saich