We have started a collection of articles for anyone involved in 5x5x5=creativity research. Originally prepared with mentors in mind we have recognised that many colleagues - artists, educators, parents, cultural centre colleagues - may be interested in exploring topics in further depth. The aim is to collect well-written, accessible and accurate articles. If you find something you feel is worthy of a wider readership, please let us know.
Mary Fawcett (editor of the 5x5x5 collection)
If you are part of the 5x5x5=creativity research group and you would like a copy of any of the following articles please contact us: julia@5x5x5creativity.org.uk
If you are not part of the research group but are interested in these and other articles, you can subscribe to the ReFocus journal for £12 a year including postage. You can download a subscription form here. For more information on the ReFocus Network go to: http://www.sightlines-initiative.com
Mary Fawcett's article is available to all.
Articles
Peter Moss 'Dedicated to Loris Malaguzzi, the town of Reggio Emilia and its Schools' (2005) ReFocus Journal Issue 1. p.23-5
Dedicated to Loris Malaguzzi, the town of Reggio Emilia and its Schools. Peter Moss (Professor of Early Childhood Provision at the Institute of Education, University of London) writes about the inspiration of Reggio Emilia's preschools and their deeply influential founder Loris Malaguzzi. Essential background reading for 5x5x5=creativity colleagues.
Elaine Mason and Robin Duckett 'The Life of an Idea' (2005/6) ReFocus Journal Issue 2 p.16-17
Elaine Mason and Robin Duckett (Sightlines Initiative; though Elaine now works for Newcastle Children's Services) share their thinking about how a theme, project or focus can develop. The have chosen to call this ‘the life of an idea' which is a more open and positive way of thinking. For a creative and reflective approach this article is very helpful.
Emma Pace 'Rethinking resources' (Autumn 2008) ReFocus Journal Issue 7 p.26-7
Emma Pace (Assistant Director of Sightlines Initiative) draws on many years' experience as an artist and mentor. Very practical and inspiring.
Deborah Aguirre Jones, Liz Elders and Mary Fawcett 'Reflecting on the Reflective Cycle' (Autumn 2009) ReFocus Issue 9 p.12-13
Deborah Aguirre Jones (artist and mentor) Liz Elders (educator and mentor) Mary Fawcett evaluator and mentor) explain the process of the creative and reflective cycle. This framework underpins the practical action of 5x5x5=creativity.
Mary Fawcett ‘Relationships, Exploration and Imagination: brain development in young children' (2010)
Mary Fawcett has been reading recent research on brain development. Understanding of the link between these new studies and the four areas in 5x5x5=creativity (creative values, relationships, environments and children's dispositions) has the potential to strengthen our practice.