GEM/SMC GRASS ROOTS PROJECT

All Grass Roots Training Days held:  2005 - 2007

MUSEUMS, GALLERIES AND ARTISTS:
THE MAKER IN EDUCATION
 Monday 10 October 2005, Dundee
This Grass Roots / Engage Scotland joint seminar brought gallery and museum education staff together to explore good practice in working with artists.
 Advice Notes: Working with Artists
DEVELOPING LEARNING ACTIVITIES IN MUSEUMS
 Friday 28 October                Perth Museum and Art Gallery

Tuesday 15 November          Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

Wednesday 23 November     Paisley Museum
"Are you a curator with education responsibility, new to education, a volunteer with an educational remit or similar?  Do you understand the need for learning in your museum, but don’t know where to start?"
 Advice Notes: Developing Learning Activities

 

WORKING WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
 Monday 6 February 2006, Aberdeen
In response to requests from GEM and SMC members, Grass Roots  organised a training event looking at working with people with learning difficulties and special educational needs.  In particular, the day explored ways in which museums can become inclusive to people with learning and physical disabilities, and design inclusive activities for visitors and groups.
 Advice Notes: Working with Different Groups in the Community

 

SCHOOL CURRICULUM: DEVELOPMENTS & NEW AVENUES
Thursday 9 March 2006    Glasgow
 In response to requests from GEM and SMC members, Grass Roots organised a training event looking at the school curriculum.  Taking into account people’s basic understanding of working with schools, this day offered new ideas of imaginative ways to link with the school curriculum and some ideas on how to extend to new school audiences
 Advice Notes: Curricular Developments

Developing a Learning Session: Planning and Delivery Friday 29 September 2006     Smith Museum and Art Gallery
Thursday 5 October 2006     Marischal Museum, Aberdeen
An introductory look at how to plan and deliver a learning session, including drama and relaxation techniques, basic art activities, storytelling and how to lead a group discussion using objects.
Advice Notes: Session Leading Skills

Inspiring Learning for All
 Tuesday 17 October 2006     Waterside Hotel, Inverness
"What is Inspiring Learning for All and how can we use it as an effective tool in our work?"

Introduction to the School Curriculum
 Wednesday 22 November 2006     Verdant Works, Dundee
 "What exactly are the requirements of the 5-14 curriculum and how do we effectively link to them in our learning work?"
Advice Notes: Using the Schools’ Curriculum,  
                      Curricular Developments

Working with Young People
 Friday 2 February 2007     City Arts Centre, Edinburgh
 "How do we consult with young people effectively and actually integrate their ideas and suggestions into our daily activities?"
Advice Notes included in:
                      Working with Different Groups in the Community

Child Protection
 Wednesday 7 March 2007     Stirling Smith Museum and Art Gallery
Thursday 8 March 2007     Waterside Hotel, Inverness 
"What is child protection? What should we have in place? How should we write a policy to suit the size and nature of our museum?"
Advice Notes included in: Education related Policies

 

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