We believe story, poetry, voice and language play are an essential key to language development, enjoyment in learning and teaching, and for delivering the Curriculum for Excellence in a way that engages and inspires young people and their teachers for life. This day aims to re-invigorate teachers to take a creative, fun approach to using storytelling, poetry, song and creative language as a medium for teaching right across the curriculum.<\/p>\n
After a welcome by Scotland\u2019s National Poet, Liz Lochhead, join some of Scotland\u2019s leading poets and storytellers for practical tools and tips to boost your confidence, extend your repertoire, and refresh your spirit and love of language. Sessions will be led by Matthew Fitt, Ewan McVicar, Bea Ferguson and Liz Niven.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tEnhance your creative language teaching skills to deliver the Curriculum for Excellence with flair.
\n\u2022\tHave fun exploring and re-discovering Scotland\u2019s rich culture of language and literature.
\n\u2022\tTake away hints and tips for using story, song, poetry and Scots language in your classroom.
\n\u2022\tFind out about sources and resources for a refreshed approach to language teaching.
\n\u2022\tBe newly inspired to pass on your own love of language.<\/p>\n
A Connecting Voices Scottish Storytelling Centre and Scottish Poetry Library collaboration, designed for educators working with P1-S1, also open to storytellers, writer and artists working with schools.<\/p>\n
Please book in advance on 0131 556 9579 for this 10am-4pm day event. \u00a350 (\u00a346 Scottish Storytelling Network Members and Scottish Poetry Library members). Includes lunch and refreshments. We believe story, poetry, voice and language play are an essential key to language development, enjoyment in learning and teaching, and for delivering the Curriculum for Excellence in a way that engages and inspires young people and their teachers for life. This day aims to re-invigorate teachers to take a creative, fun approach to using … Continue reading Inspiring Voices: Educator’s Day – CPD for working with P1 to S1<\/span>
\nThis opportunity is available in:\u00a0All Scotland
\nFor further information, please contact\u00a0reception@scottishstorytellingcentre.com<\/a> (Esther Blackburn), or call 0131 556 9579, or visit\u00a0http:\/\/www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk\/training\/scottish_storytelling_training.asp<\/a>. The deadline is\u00a0Saturday 10 September 2011 at 10:00.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"