If at first you don't succeed ...

http://www.creativitypost.com/psychology/famous_failures

Most of the world's most creative talents first learned to deal with failure.

Interesting link

My thesis is almost complete, but I still keep finding more to read. Thought this raised a few good points about innovators:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericaswallow/2012/04/25/creating-innovators/

Research summary

This is part of my research presentation from the open night for teachers that I held at the beginning of the month. I thought it might be of useful to post it here too. I still have some teacher packs available if anyone would like one, or a digital copy of the booklet email me at corkeryannette@eircom.net.

Evaluation night

I'm holding a launch and evaluation night for my teacher pack in Ardagh Heritage and Creativity Centre next Wednesday 1st February at 8pm. I've sent invites to all schools in Co. Longford, but anyone else who is interested is also welcome. I will be giving a short presentation of my research so far and the development of the booklet and other resources. As part of the ongoing evaluation of the the teacher pack I will then be inviting comments and suggestions from those present and I'm looking forward to the discussion.

Sample pages from identity booklet

Last November I promised that I would post some sample pages from the Identity scheme booklet here so I'm finally keeping the promise. If anyone would like to receive a screen or printed version of the whole booklet email corkeryannette@eircom.net and let me know. I am currently in the process of organising a focus group of primary teachers to evaluate the scheme materials and would be very grateful to receive comments or feedback here from any willing volunteers. Thanks in advance, Annette.

Sample page spreads: each section starts with an introduction and each lesson plan details curriculum objectives and resources as well as the suggested format and relevant photos from the pilot in Glen NS.

The assessment section includes criteria for success and sample self-evaluation rubrics

Other resources including prompts for looking and responding, video clip files and weblinks for more information are also included in the scheme pack.