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CPD, Primary schools, Scotland Colleges, Secondary schools, Technologies

Linking education and employment outcomes

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We are delighted to confirm that Andy Creamer, Deputy Head Teacher from Menzieshill High School, will be presenting at Learning through Technology 2014. Andy will speak about the LEEO project on Linking Education and Employment Outcomes; discussing the work students have undertaken with partner schools in Florida and ongoing collaboration with industry and employer mentors.

Learning Through Technology 2014 will be an unmissable event for all of Scotland’s lecturers. Now in its third year, LTT is a unique opportunity to explore the effective use of technology to enhance the learning experience and examine ongoing developments in policy, resource and practice.

Technology is a vital education resource with the potential to increase engagement, widen participation and inspire creativity in the classroom. You will explore how it can be used to best effect with examples of innovative practice from an impressive array of leading thinkers and practitioners. The event will also present am ideal forum for knowledge exchange and networking with educators from across Scotland.

Speakers will include:

  • Dr James Fanning, Head of Emerging Technologies, Education Scotland
  • Prof. Lizbeth Goodman, Chair of Creative Technology Innovation/Professor of Inclusive Design for Education, University College Dublin.  Founder and Directpr of the SMARTlab
  • Prof. Bill Buchanan, Professor of Computing and the Institute for Informatics and Digital Innovation, Edinburgh Napier University
  • Charlie Love, Education Support Officer, Aberdeen City Council
  • Jane Houston, Head Teacher, Struthers Primary School
  • Christine Lamont, Primary Teacher, Struthers Primary
  • Lynn Brand, Principal Teacher, Tollcross Primary
  • David Cameron, Head of Career Management Skills, Skills Development Scotland

View the Tuesday 29th April Agenda here (pre-16) or Wednesday 30th April Agenda here (post-16)

Learning Through Technology 2014 also benefits from up to 10.5hrs of verified CPD from the CPD Certification Service, so BOOK NOW to hear from the experts, take part in thought provoking discussion, share your knowledge with like minded peers and boost your CPD hours.

What? Learning Through Technology 2014
When? 29th and 30th April 2014
Where? Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

CPD, Creative Partners, Drama, Primary schools, Secondary schools

Junction 25 Teachers CPD Workshop

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Teachers CPD Workshop

Sunday 30th March 2014 12-6pm

Tashi Gore and Gary Gardiner directors of the most recent Junction 25 show, i’d rather humble than hero lead a creative session designed for teachers and educators.

This one-day workshop aims to explore ways into the devising process alongside ideas of ownership and authorship in making original performance work with young people.

To book a space contact the Tramway box office on 0845 330 3501
Limited spaces available for £15/10

CPD, Creative practitioners, Scotland Colleges

Free Webinar Series: Making Assessment Meaningful

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Webinar 1: Diverse Assessment Approaches

Wednesday 12 March 2014 (15:30 – 16:30)

In this webinar we will be looking at how assessment can be an integral part of the learning and teaching process on NC, National, Higher and HN programmes.  Cherry Hopton from Dundee and Angus College will be demonstrating how diverse assessment approaches provide opportunities for her students to focus less on recall and more on application.
Webinar 2: Marked Improvement

Wednesday 26 March 2014 (15:30 – 16:30)

The Higher Education Academy (HEA) has recognised that assessment practices have not kept pace with the changes in education and that current assessments do not always meet the learners’ needs in relation to the world of work.  A representative from HEA will share a review tool which is designed to demonstrate whether assessment is fit for purpose, professional judgements are reliable and learners have a shared understanding of standards.
Webinar 3: PeerWise

Friday 9 May 2014 (13:30 – 14:30)

Edinburgh University has been using the free online tool ‘PeerWise’ to support learners in the creation, sharing, evaluation and discussion of assessment questions.  A representative from Edinburgh University will demonstrate PeerWise in a hands-on session.  She will present their findings on how PeerWise supports collaborative learning and contributes to the development of analytical skills in an engaging way for learners.
Webinar 4: Assessing Creativity

Wednesday 28 May 2014 (15:30 – 16:30)

In this webinar we will be looking at creativity as a 21st Century skill that can be taught and assessed.  Fiona McGarry from Dundee University will share effective and innovative models of assessing creativity.
CPD, Scotland Colleges

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Colleges

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Friday 23 May 2014 (10:00 – 15:00)

Battelby Centre, Scottish Natural Heritage, Redgorton, Perth

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The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) in Scotland works with over 37,000 young people each year.  The young people are supported in developing skills for work and life and fulfilling their potential to have brighter futures. The DofE is committed to supporting colleges in Scotland to develop the DofE.

At this introductory session find out how the DofE programme complements existing activities and helps learners develop essential employability skills whilst recognising wider achievement.

You will hear about current practice within colleges and get an opportunity to participate in practical activities.

CPD, Drama, Primary schools, Secondary schools

Drama CPD with David Farmer‏

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Samantha Cedermark, a Primary Drama Teacher working at Crossford P.S. in Fife, is hoping to organise a Primary Teachers Drama CPD event in Edinburgh sometime in the Autumn of this year with David Farmer, author of several books on ideas for teaching Drama.  The event would also be of use to Secondary Drama Teachers with regards to teaching S1 and S2.

If you are interested in attending this event please could you email Samantha on the address below so she can gauge potential interest

samantha.cedermakr@fife.gov.uk

CPD, Early Years, Education Scotland, Events, Health and Wellbeing, Primary schools, Secondary schools

SEBN National Good Practice Conference 2014

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Friday 14 March, The Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow

Education Scotland is taking forward capacity building activities to promote support for children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs (SEBN). This conference offers the chance to draw upon good practice in schools and communities active in this field across Scotland.

The conference will include a keynote address by Alastair Delaney, Strategic Director for Families, Inclusion and Local Authorities and an update from  the Inclusion Team in Education Scotland including HM Inspectors, Senior Education Officers and Development Officers within the team.  Practitioner-led workshops will showcase a wide variety of best practice in helping children and young people with SEBN, from throughout Scotland and from a variety of sectors.  There will also be displays and information from a number of key partners. Please register your interest with Andrew McArthur (andrew.mcarthur@educationscotland.gov.uk ) by Friday 28 February.

Community Learning and Development, CPD, Early Years, Health and Wellbeing, Primary schools, Social Studies

A Celebration of Food Culture across the Commonwealth

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What we eat and how we eat it is central to our sense of identity. Education Scotland would like to invite Early Years, Primary and Community Learning Development practitioners to experience the diversity of Scottish cuisine in today’s multicultural society.

When:     Saturday 22nd March 2014
Where:   Tollcross International Swimming Centre
Time:      9.30 – 3.30pm
Cost:       FREE

During the day, there will be opportunities to experience practical demonstrations in preparing and tasting foods, looking at how food traditions and food intolerances shape our society.

There will be an opportunity to network with food related agencies and explore resources to enhance classroom practice.

Delegates can also explore locality, availability and sustainability of foods to support interdisciplinary projects, such as the Commonwealth Legacy.

Aims of the event:

  • Develop the network of support organisations to enhance learning linked to food cultures and how we are feeding the visitors and athletes of the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games
  • Explore the cultural diversities of food in our current society
  • Link the ‘Food for Thought’ resources into classroom practice and interdisciplinary learning
  • Support staff applying for Phase Two of the Food Fund with ideas and possible business partners


Please register online by Friday 7th March. Early registration is advised as this event is likely to be very popular.

Please use the link to find out information and apply for the Phase 2 of the Food Fund.

CPD, Creative Learning, Creative Partners, Creative practitioners, Events

FREE TALK – CREATIVE RESILIENCE – How culture enables young people to thrive on change‏

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In response to popular demand after Paul’s successful Creative Conversation ‘How do we capture and measure creativity?’ for Forth Valley Creative Learning last year, we are very excited that Paul is able to open our 2014 programme of Creative Conversations.

Young people today are confronted with a tough, complex and deeply challenging environment in which to grow up. Some thrive on it, some find coping strategies, others are destroyed by it. What we know is that those young people who manage most effectively in this environment have the capacity to understand where they are coming from and to imagine different futures. In this conversation, we will explore the role that culture and creativity plays in developing this form of resilience. We will look at the combination of skills that underpins resilience, and the places where these can be learnt. Most of all we see whether the creative and cultural programmes can make a significant difference to the outcomes of young people here.

If you would like to join us please book free tickets via:

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/575922

For further information contact: creativelearning@stirling.gov.uk

CPD, Creative Partners, Dance, Primary schools

MARCH CPD TRAINING DAYS FOR TEACHERS

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It’s not long now until we deliver our CPD training days for nursery and primary teachers, beginning 5 March.
If you have considered using dance in the classroom but don’t know where to begin then these sessions could be ideal for you.
It’s not about turning you in to a dancer, or about how much dance experience you have. In fact, it’s all about your pupils and how these CPD sessions can give you ideas you can adapt to the needs of your own classroom.
If you are just starting out we’d recommend taking part in the Basic Components of Dance just to give you a better understanding of the basics. Then you can move on to Dance & Science, Dance in Numeracy, Dance & Stories or all three. It’s entirely up to you. Discounts are available for multiple bookings.
Give us a call on 0141 552 7712 to make an enquiry/book any of these sessions, or you can email victoria@ydance.org
Details of all our CPD are listed on our website www.ydance.org
NURSERY & LOWER PRIMARY
Basic Components of Dance
5 March 2014 (9.30am to 12.30pm)
@ a venue in Glasgow tbc – £40
Dance & Stories
5 March 2014 (1.30pm to 4.30pm)
@ a venue in Glasgow tbc – £40
UPPER PRIMARY
Basic Components of Dance
12 March (9.30am to 12.30pm)
@ a venue in Glasgow tbc – £40
Dance & Science (Making Science Physical)
12 March (1.30pm to 4.30pm)
@ a venue in Glasgow tbc – £40
Basic Components of Dance
19 March (9.30am to 12.30pm)
@ a venue in Glasgow tbc – £40
Dance & Numeracy (Let Numbers Dance off the Page)
19 March (1.30pm to 4.30pm)
@ a venue in Glasgow tbc – £40