On Tuesday 22nd February 2011, teachers for the first time ever were awarded Professional Recognition for Scots Language Teaching by the General Teaching Council for Scotland. The awards were presented by Tony Finn, CEO of the GTCS, at the Scottish Parliament to twelve teachers before an invited audience of MSPs and guests from all sectors of Scottish education.
The teachers awarded were:
Katrina Lucas, Primary, Falkirk
Caroline Stein, Primary, Falkirk
Rhona Craig, Primary, Fife
Gillian Bell, Primary, South Ayrshire
Laura Brandon, Primary, Edinburgh
Laura Smart, Primary, Dundee
Muriel Angus, Primary, West Lothian
Anne White, Primary, West Lothian
Lois Cassidy, Primary, Falkirk
Gillin Anderson, Secondary, Falkirk
Anne McKinnon, Secondary, West Dunbartonshire
Elaine Webster, Scottish Language Dictionaries
The GTCS is encouraging more teachers from across Scotland to apply for Professional Recognition for Scots Language Teaching. More information and application forms are available from the GTCS website at http://www.gtcs.org.uk/professional-development/apply-for-professional-recognition.aspx
As Education Officer for Itchy Coo, Matthew Fitt worked with the GTCS to establish this category for Scots Language Teaching. Without the support of the Scottish Arts Council/Creative Scotland and Learning & Teaching Scotland and various local authorities around the country, the awards simply would not have been possible.
NB: Photos available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/gtcs
