There are spaces available on this year’s GLPS course.
The training programme is held at Stirling Court Hotel and is centrally funded.
Those who have undertaken the GLPS training in the past are full of praise for the tools and confidence it has given them to deliver Gaelic Language Learning in their settings. The closing date for the participants to put their name forward via their Headteacher is Friday 9th September 2016
Category Archives: Primary schools
Kodu 6 Week Teaching Pack
Kodu is a game application developed by Microsoft to introduce young people to computer games design. The visual programming language allows students to design and build 3 dimensional games. Kodu helps young people to learn the core concepts of computer science through a project approach which includes narrative writing, design and maths.
Kodu 6 Week Teaching Pack – click the links below to download the resources.
Argyll and Bute School Staff Receive a Professional Development Award
On the 21st June 2016, 22 Classroom and Additional Support Needs Assistants received certificates for the SQA Professional Development Award (PDA) in Education Support Assistance in a ceremony held in the Loch Fyne Hotel, Inveraray.
Roslyn Redpath, Principal Educational Psychologist, presented the certificates on behalf of Argyll and Bute Council and congratulated the candidates on their hard work and commitment.
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University of Edinburgh Post Graduate Opportunities
Dear Colleagues,
Please find below information about postgraduate opportunities at the University of Edinburgh. Further information can be gained by contacting – Dr Ailsa Niven and Dr Sam Fawkner, Programme Directors, MSc Physical Activity for Health, Tel: +44 (0)131 651 6679, Email: PAfh@ed.ac.uk
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MUSIC AND HEALTH AND WELLBEING CPD
MUSIC AND HEALTH AND WELLBEING CPD
OBAN Corran Halls
Thursday April 21, 4-6pm
Music activities to support health and wellbeing outcomes.
Learn practical activities to promote: confidence, listening skills, leadership and collaboration.
For more information or to book: Jenny.England@argyll-bute.gov.uk
PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRESSION FRAMEWORK
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he final version of the PE progression framework which has now been completed, as yet it is not on the Education Scotland website as it is being upgraded. Any questions, queries or comments round the framework please get in touch with Rona Young, PE Co-ordinator – Rona.Young2@argyll-Bute .gov.uk
Please note there are some alterations in the Cognitive Skills section.
Resources to support the World Gymnastics Championships 23rd Oct – 1st Nov 2015 in Glasgow
Better Movers and Thinkers short videos and lesson planning
Better Movers and Thinkers approach to learning and teaching in PE can be found HERE and highlights the use of scaffolding practices to help develop performance. The scaffolding practices are demonstrated in a series of short videos featuring learners from both the primary and secondary school sectors. The resource also provides exemplars of lesson planning using the BMT approach.
BIG MATHS: streamlined teacher’s folders
Here are some streamlined Big Maths documents for teachers including:
Personal Level Progress Sheets for pupils (My Level Progress)
Stage planners
An Overview of all the progress drivers (the sequence of learning in the four operations)
See below for docs and please download if you think they may be useful.
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‘Raising the Bar In Core Physical Education in Argyll and Bute’
Early Years and Primary Practitioners….. you are invited to ‘Raising the Bar In Core Physical Education in Argyll and Bute’ on Saturday 21st September in Inveraray Primary School, 9.30am for 10.00am till 3.30pm.
The day will include finding out about the ‘Significant Aspects of Core PE’ and practical workshops in Better Movers, Better Thinkers (BMT), Athletics, ‘ Let’s Move’, Athletics, PE in the Outdoors, ICT in PE. Continue reading ‘Raising the Bar In Core Physical Education in Argyll and Bute’
