A lot of the research I do is ethnographic and that means I generally get to participate in what’s going on - and I get to do a lot of interesting things. However, the TALE project isn’t an ethnography, and most of our data will come from interviews and observations, as well as a very large … Continue reading wanting to join in
School visit
a SLICE of creativity
When I first arrived at St Ambrose School in Salford, it was the day after attending a seminar at the Centre for Creativity, Arts and Literacy (CRACL) led by Paul Collard of Creativity, Culture and Education. When I mentioned this to Bernie Furey, the assistant head in charge of creativity across the curriculum and research … Continue reading a SLICE of creativity
the ensemble approach
The final observation during my visit to Minsthorpe School was a rehearsal for 'Henry V' by the school Shakespeare ensemble. The students describe themselves as the 'Henry' group and are an extra-curricular group of Years 7, 8 and 11 pupils, launched by English Teacher, Sally Thompson, following her RSC Learning Performance Network (LPN)training. The scene … Continue reading the ensemble approach
TATE ambassadors
Talking to young women at Grey Coat Hospital School about their involvement in the Tate Collective was a brilliant start to my three day visit. A striking aspect of the discussion was their articulation of the way their involvement in the project changed their engagement with art and galleries. One student vividly described her anxiety … Continue reading TATE ambassadors
school performance (of drama)!
The performance space at Treviglas school takes centre stage; it is the first thing you encounter as you enter the school. It’s interesting that this makes the arts departments highly visible to the whole school community. Whilst visiting I saw this space used as a rehearsal space for drama, dance, singing and music as well … Continue reading school performance (of drama)!
a research participant point of view
Becky Reports: Something which fascinated me, in my recent research visit to the Royal Grammar School in Newcastle upon Tyne, was the clear message the students articulated about developing their own practice. Students were using a vast array of resources to explore ambitious ideas and concepts and they valued the autonomy they were given to … Continue reading a research participant point of view
first school visit
Becky reports: This month the TALE project’s first school research visit took place at Thomas Tallis School in Kidbrooke, London. The school has a long history of art and creative education and it was fascinating to see the ‘TALLIS HABITS,’ developed with researchers for Creativity, Culture and Education in 2012 (reported here), so strongly in evidence … Continue reading first school visit
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