tale

tracking arts learning and engagement

Skip to content
  • Home
  • the research
  • the research team
  • in the news
  • Additional resources and publications
  • Blog posts
Search

arts education

‘If I ran the country…’

November 27, 2017 / lexiearl / Leave a comment

This post is written by Lexi Earl on her trip to Sacred Heart Catholic School for Girls. As I was walking to catch a train at Newcastle central station, I started to listen to an episode of Desert Island Discs. I’m not sure about you but I find Desert Island Discs very comforting, the combination … Continue reading ‘If I ran the country…’

approaches to teaching art

October 30, 2017 / lexiearl / Leave a comment

This post is written by Lexi Earl. During my time on this project I have witnessed many different approaches to the teaching of art to young people. At Richard Cloudesley School in Islington, I was impressed by the various ways art teacher Lucy Pook has adapted her teaching in order to allow her students to … Continue reading approaches to teaching art

understanding complex moral debates through drama

July 31, 2017 / lexiearl / Leave a comment

This post is written by Lexi Earl.  During my visit to Sacred Heart School in Newcastle, I observed part of a Year 8 drama class. The class were studying a scheme of work based on Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle. The play the girls were studying revolves around a boy who is left abandoned by … Continue reading understanding complex moral debates through drama

using masks to convey emotions

July 26, 2017 / lexiearl / Leave a comment

This post is written by Lexi Earl.  On my trip to Ricards Lodge High School in Wimbledon, I sat in on a Year 11 drama class with teacher Jack Ralton. Upon entering the drama studio I was surprised to see the picture of Suffiyah Khan standing up to an EDL member at a march in … Continue reading using masks to convey emotions

understanding theatre as collaboration

July 18, 2017July 18, 2017 / lexiearl / Leave a comment

This post is written by Lexi Earl, on her visit to The Bridge School in London. When I visited The Bridge School (a special school for children with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties), I had an unexpected opportunity to accompany the 6th form to the theatre. On the day that I visited, they had … Continue reading understanding theatre as collaboration

“we are such stuff as dreams are made of”

July 3, 2017 / lexiearl / 1 Comment

This post is written by Lexi Earl, on her trip to Canterbury High School in Kent. Imagine, if you will, walking along a coastal path. The seagulls are calling above you. The sky is blue and the sun warms your back. The sea crashes nearby, giving you glimpses of blue, green, aquamarine. Then you turn … Continue reading “we are such stuff as dreams are made of”

seeing, observing, connecting

June 9, 2017June 9, 2017 / lexiearl / Leave a comment

This post is written by Lexi Earl, on her trip to Royal Grammar School in Newcastle. During my visit to Royal Grammar School in Newcastle, Christine Egan-Fowler (one of the art teachers) invited me to participate in a life drawing class. This is a class she puts on for any interested student, whether or not … Continue reading seeing, observing, connecting

inspiring future arts careers

April 25, 2017April 28, 2017 / lexiearl / Leave a comment

This post is written by Lexi Earl on her visit to St Ambrose Barlow RC High School in Salford. In my conversation with Bernie Furey, the Assistant Head Teacher (Creativity and Research) at St Ambrose Barlow RC High School in Salford, she talked about the focus on giving students functional and useful art skills. This … Continue reading inspiring future arts careers

self-expression and reflection

March 29, 2017March 28, 2017 / lexiearl / Leave a comment

This post is written by Lexi Earl on her visit to Ark St Albans Academy in Birmingham. On my visit to Ark St Albans Academy I had an inspiring talk with a group of Year 13s. I was struck by the way the students talked about how involvement in creative activities had taught them how … Continue reading self-expression and reflection

displaying and sharing art

March 21, 2017March 20, 2017 / lexiearl / Leave a comment

This post is written by Lexi Earl, on her time at Welling School in Kent. When I arrived at Welling School in Kent, I was immediately fascinated by the ‘mini gallery’ space in reception – a tall glass cube, filled with objects. It displayed work by Year 8 students, responding to work by American artist Judith … Continue reading displaying and sharing art

Posts navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

TALE

Tracking Arts Engagement and Learning – a three year research project investigating arts education in high schools in England, running from 2016-2018.  

logo_rsc_95
uon-uk-c-m-bluergb
tate-head-logo_1
Unknown-1

Blog Stats

  • 21,538 hits

Archives

Categories

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 17,978 other followers

Recent Posts

  • arts organisations and teacher professional development March 31, 2019
  • led by students’ voices March 28, 2019
  • school galleries June 12, 2018
  • gender politics, drama and the boring organisational bits of teaching May 23, 2018
  • tale survey completed May 19, 2018
Blog at WordPress.com.
tale
Blog at WordPress.com.
Cancel

 
Loading Comments...
Comment
    ×