'Take One...' SW Network

Somerset Heritage Service are holding a training day on cross-curricular uses of museums objects on 27th September 2010 in Taunton, Somerset.

The training day will inform museum professionals and volunteers about the ’Take One…’ model, a hugely successful project created by the National Gallery.

It is aimed at showing teachers how single objects (artefacts, documents, paintings and sites) can be used as a valuable resource across the curriculum.

Previous CPD days have been held using the model in Somerset and below are just a few comments made by teachers attending those days:

What did you think of the Take One project?
“…the day was inspirational and I have been supported in implementing the project in school. This is just the kind of thing we need to keep the curriculum fresh, interesting and creative.”

“Because it was so cross-curricular we were able to incorporate normal lessons and didn’t have to compromise on any other areas of learning.”

“It was good for local information and knowledge, pooling ideas and thinking about how to use all the museums resources in school to motivate children.”

To get a sense of what this project may include, you can have a look at the National Gallery’s website (www.takeonepicture.org). This includes case studies of projects schools have done based on pictures from the National Gallery’s collection and an overview of how this project will be structured.

To find out more about previous projects at museums in Somerset visit www.swfed.org.uk/index.php/counties/somerset/252-take-one.

If you are interested in getting involved with the Take One network and attend the CPD day, please contact Natalie Watson at the Somerset Heritage Centre on 01823 347454 or [log in to unmask]

Alternatively, you can fill out the following booking form and reserve your place: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFdkcXJ1WTV6SDdWSDhZM3dGOUxDSVE6MA.

There are currently 4 spaces left on the first CPD held, but another is planned for February 2011.

AGENDA (also attached)

10.00 Arrivals and refreshments

10.30 Welcome and introduction to the day. Helen Mansfield.

10.35 ‘Take One’ national context and Southwest network. Rachel Bellamy.

11.00 Explore the ‘Take One’ model. Part 1: the core principles. Natalie Watson·
Evidence·
Imagination·
Education·
Short film: Case study of Renoir’s ‘Umbrellas’

11.40 Break

12.00 Explore the ‘Take One’ model. Part 2: using the model practical session. Helen Mansfield·
Object·
Document·
Painting·
Site

13.00 Lunch (provided)

14.00 How ‘Take One’ works: Natalie Watson
14.10 Case study 1: How to use pictures. John Page, Axbridge and District Museum (King John’s Hunting Lodge).
14.30 Case study 2: How to use objects. Sarah Orton, Gloucester Museums Service.

14.50 Next steps:
2nd CPD day in January/February 2011
Learning Links programme

15.15 Plenary

15.30 Close and optional tours of Somerset heritage Centre (ends 16.00)

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