Having been asked back in October to attend a consultation session with a member of the Houses of Parliament Education department, I had the pleasure of meeting the gorgeous Alice Dyke (yes, she is the daughter of Greg, and no, I didnt mention his famous mistake...the invention of Roland Rat). I had a great evening looking through the department's idea to launch an event around politcal and media literacy. Come January 2010, I was totally on board, ready to go to help trial 'Light, Camera, Parliament' with the lovely 7S class of Fairfield. I also had the help of PGSE student Chris Seymour, who is certainly one to watch in the teaching world.
The aim of the project was for students to complete a short film exploring the idea if they change, or create a new law. Year 7s being the way they are (and one of my favourite year groups) totally relished this idea and came up with a hoard of insane and some sensible ideas (one being that 13 year should be allowed to work 20 hours a week...?!). The whole process over 2 months differed greatly to that of the BBC School Report. Jam packed resources, fantastic presentations and a lovely supportive Alice made this one of the best Media projects I have ever worked on. I am keen now to embed this project into the KS3 curriculum as I think every person involved, students, teachers and other professionals, loved this project!
Perhaps my enthuasiasm paid off as one of my mad little groups has got through the finals and will be going to the Palace of Westminster to launch their idea to the judges! I also want to thank Sarah and Penny at the Orchard CLC for helping us getting these films finished (other Bristol teachers, this place is seriously under used! Book it!).
Thank you also to Alice Dyke for also, ahem, sending this great email to my head:
"I would also like to add that it was a pleasure for me spending time with this class. I attended the filming day in the city learning centre and the year 7 students were very welcoming and friendly to me, and very open to all my questions. They also showed a level of focus and concentration I would not have expected from most students, let alone some so young. Anna Wredenfors has been a delight to work with and has been an enthusiastic force throughout the process. It has been wonderful to see the pilot project put into practice with some gusto and originality, so thank you for trialling it in your school."
So, everyone can be a winner (take note BBC!)...
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