Barry Smith - Stuff and things

I’ve spent another fruitful and hectic day working towards the SQH comparative study today.  Firstly I interviewed a number of staff at John Muir House about their impressions of the ‘climate for creativity’ within their working environment.  I was delighted that as we chatted a number of themes appeared to be emerging, in relation to the perceived culture of the working environment.  [...]

Today I spent the day at John Muir House shadowing Don Ledingham as part of my SQH comparative study.  I’m comparing the climate for innovation and creativity between ELC Education Department and Preston Lodge HS.  It was fascinating to see at first hand how the different/competing interests and demands of so many stakeholders are balanced [...]

We are embarking upon a cross curricular project called the Rhythm of Life to follow up last year’s hugely successful Japan project.
With my love for djembe drumming and African Music and Culture I decided that my contribution would be to try and get some drums and create a piece with some of our youngsters for [...]

Having been tagged by David Gilmour I suppose it’s only right and proper that I follow through with my five pieces of (possibly) mildly interesting information….
1.  I am a fan of Airdrie United.  Someone has to be…. 
2.  My one and only ‘claim to fame’ is being flown back to Glasgow from Dublin(was on holiday after [...]

I have been working on my SQH unit 3 comparative study this weekend.  We have to compare an aspect of leadership and management in our school with that of another organisation.  I am fortunate to be visiting ELC Education department HQ, with the focus of my study being the climate for innovation and creativity within each organisation.  [...]

Having hit the ground running as always I thought it was time to get back in the blogging saddle for a new year.  Had a fantastic festive period, lots of ‘firsts’.  My son’s first Christmas, his first birthday and first unaided steps, on his first birthday, talk about good timing!  I also read what can [...]