Creative learning walks in schools
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Authors
Patrick, Victoria
Issue Date
2014
Type
Research Report
Language
en
Keywords (free text)
cultural organisations , creativity , primary education
Alternative Title
Abstract
Aim:
The main aim of Creative Learning Walks in Schools is to facilitate better access to schools with a commitment to high standards of arts and cultural provision, enabling cultural partners to gain insight and understanding of school facilities and resources, and to share best practice around incorporating creativity into curricula.
Methods:
Participants included school and cultural partners, local authority officers, teachers, students, and cultural organisations. They exchanged ideas, shared best practice, and gained insight into school facilities and resources. Learning walks were developed as an opportunity for school and cultural organisations to exchange ideas, open up access to the school environment and share best practice. Participants were invited to attend a Learning Walk at a school, with tours of classrooms and facilities, an introduction to the school's priorities, and a Q&A session.
Findings:
The Learning Walks enabled cultural partners to gain insight into school facilities and resources, share best practice, and support successful collaborations between the education and cultural sectors. Participants reported gaining new knowledge and making new connections.
Implications:
The findings suggest that Learning Walks can be a valuable tool for schools and cultural organisations to exchange ideas, share best practices, and facilitate successful collaborations between the education and cultural sectors.