Foundation Phase case study: Gwynedd

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Engage is the lead advocacy and training network for gallery education

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Engage produces a range of publications including books, reports, research documents and toolkits specially commissioned and linked to Engage projects.

With the aim of sharing good practice and promoting understanding of the visual arts, our resources can be downloaded for free and used to inspire and support gallery education practice throughout the sector. In this section, you will also find our Careers advice pages and case studies published on behalf of our members as part of Sharing Practice.

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Foundation Phase case study: Gwynedd

Published April, 2008

Cymerau Primary School worked with Plas Glyn y Weddw gallery, artist Catrin Williams and local authority community arts officer Gwawr Wyn Roberts

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Foundation Phase case study: Conwy

Published April, 2008

Maelgwn School worked with the Royal Cambrian Academy, artist and gallery education officer Eleri Jones, and local authority early years advisory Annette Evans

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Foundation Phase case study: Ceredigion

Published April, 2008

Plascrug Primary School worked with Aberystwth Arts Centre, artist Ruth Jên Evans, local authority early years advisor Hilary Owen and local authority art advisor Sophie Hadaway

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Interpretations: Case studies

Published April, 2008

How can we use interpretation to increase access to contemporary art, and to address perceived barriers to intellectual access?

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Case studies
- Access and inclusion
- Engage Scotland
Foundation Phase case study: Carmarthenshire

Published February, 2008

Richmond Park Primary School in Carmarthen worked with gallery Oriel Myrddin, artist Helen Astley and local authority art advisor Sophie Hadaway

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Case studies
Teachers’ Notes: Self-Portrait Commission Project

Published January, 2008

Information for a KS4 Self-Portrait Project devised by secondary school teachers on placement at the National Portrait Gallery as part of Watch this Space

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Teachers’ pack
- Teachers and schools
Teachers’ Notes: A Portrait of Today

Published January, 2008

Information and activities for teachers by secondary school teachers on placement at the National Portrait Gallery as part of Watch this Space

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Teachers’ pack
- Teachers and schools
Making Connections Toolkits

Published November, 2007

These toolkits were originally produced for Engage's Making Connections Professional Development Seminars, for gallery educators at the start of their career

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Lifelong Learning in Museums: a European handbook

Published January, 2007

This handbook is designed to support museum and gallery staff, especially those who have responsibility for education, interpretation or access, ensuring that learning opportunities, exhibitions and resources are open to all

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Engage publication
- Access and inclusion
Inspiring Learning in Galleries

Published October, 2006

enquire research has found that through working with contemporary art and artists children and young people gain important skills related to art that also impact on their broader education and personal development. The three cluster reports on the research projects in 2004–06 are included in this publication

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Engage publication Research report
Towards an inspired future: Creative Partnerships and gallery education

Published July, 2006

Artists, teachers, gallery educators and colleagues working in creative partnerships reflect on the potential for collaborations between galleries and schools to enhance teaching and learning across the curriculum

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Engage publication
- Teachers and schools
- Working in partnership
envision Case studies

Published May, 2006

Case studies from the pioneering envision action-research programme supporting galleries to develop innovative ways of working together with young people, aged 14–21

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Case studies
- Young people
Mapping Interpretation Practices in Contemporary Art

Published May, 2006

Scoping research document outlining existing interpretation practice at contemporary art venues in Scotland and describing the barriers to accessing this art as perceived by those working in the sector
- Access and inclusion
- Engage Scotland
Learning in the Gallery: context, process, outcomes

Published January, 2006

This review was commissioned by Arts Council England to describe engagement with contemporary art and learning in a gallery context. The aim of the review is to stimulate discussion and further questions about the processes and outcomes associated with contemporary gallery education.

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Useful sources of information

Published January, 2006

Useful sources of information on arts, galleries, young people, education, duty of care and social inclusion.
Watch This Space Toolkit

Published December, 2005

This toolkit draws on the expertise of teachers, artists and gallery educators who have participated in the Watch this Space programme.

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Engage publication Toolkit
Collect & Share: Action Points

Published October, 2005

This publication outlines the findings of Collect & Share, and sets out recommendations for strengthening and expanding the role of art and culture in benefiting lifelong learners, making museums and galleries accessible places of learning for everyone.

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Collect & Share: Training Needs

Published October, 2005

This publication is the second in a series of three reports from Collect & Share. It considers the changing roles of museum and gallery educators in Europe; outlines existing training and professional development programmes that support the delivery of lifelong learning within museum and gallery education.

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Engage publication

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About Engage

Resources

Engage produces a range of publications including books, reports, research documents and toolkits specially commissioned and linked to Engage projects.

Filter:

Foundation Phase case study: Gwynedd

Foundation Phase case study: Conwy

Foundation Phase case study: Ceredigion

Interpretations: Case studies

Foundation Phase case study: Carmarthenshire

Teachers’ Notes: Self-Portrait Commission Project

Teachers’ Notes: A Portrait of Today

Making Connections Toolkits

Lifelong Learning in Museums: a European handbook

Inspiring Learning in Galleries

Towards an inspired future: Creative Partnerships and gallery education

envision Case studies

Mapping Interpretation Practices in Contemporary Art

Learning in the Gallery: context, process, outcomes

Useful sources of information

Watch This Space Toolkit

Collect & Share: Action Points

Collect & Share: Training Needs