Category Archives: Maths

Art and Design, Careers and Pathways, Glow, Maths, Science, Teachers, Technologies, Young People

Glow TV – Structural engineer Roma Agrawal talks about her work – 25 April

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The Leaders Award for STEM

25 April 2014, 9.30

Register: http://bit.ly/1lPMcoB (Glow log-in required)

Roma Agrawal, an Associate Structural Engineer at WSP, will be talking to students about her career and her role in designing bridges, skyscrapers and sculptures with signature architects over her eight year career. She will then take questions from the students in the studio and logged in on Glow TV. Roma Agrawal is being interviewed to encourage students to engage with The Leaders Award for STEM. More information on this Glow TV event is on the Education Scotland Learning Blog.

CfE, Interdisciplinary Learning, Maths, Science, Teachers, Technologies

inGenious competition brings STEM classes to life

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A new competition has been launched to inspire the most creative teaching minds to translate their passion for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects into exciting classroom experiences.

http://www.nfer.ac.uk/about-nfer/media-and-events/ingenious-competition-brings-stem-classes-to-life.cfm

The inGenious competition – co-ordinated in the UK by Futurelab at NFER – calls for all teachers in Europe to help their pupils better see the link between their passions, the set of skills which make them possible, and the education paths leading to those skills.

The inGenious competition is open to all teachers at primary and secondary school level. Applications are open until 28 February 2014, and 30 finalists will be invited to attend the inGenious European Award Ceremony in Brussels later in the year.

Art and Design, Careers and Pathways, CfE, CPD, Glow, Maths, Science, Technologies

Glow Meet with the Queen’s Baton Designer

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In November two exciting Glow Meets around Technologies’ will focus on the Queen’s Baton and its design. Join us on Tuesday 5 November (4.00-4.45 pm) to learn more about how William Mitchell and his design team  at 4cDesign effectively utilised science, technology, engineering, maths, art and design skills to create the Queen’s Baton and how you and your learners can be involved on 26 November (10.00 – 11.00 am) by considering your own baton design for your school or centre.

Register for the CPD session here or simply join us on the day.

For more information on all Glow Meets please visit the relevant page on Game On Scotland .

Find more information about the Queen’s Baton Relay, its design and nominating batonbearers here.

CfE, CfE Subjects & Themes, Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing, Literacy, Maths, Modern Languages, RME, Science, Technologies

Game on Scotland – official education programme of 2014 launched

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Game on Scotland is the official education programme of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and its legacy. It aims to provide inspiration and learning and teaching opportunities related to Glasgow 2014 and other momentous events happening throughout Scotland in the coming years.

The Programme uses the Games as a context for learning, allowing for the delivery of many experiences and outcomes within CfE and providing opportunities for the development of skills for learning, life and work.

Game On Scotland aims to support teachers, school leaders and education managers in creating stimulating learning experiences for young people from 3-18 using the Commonwealth Games as a context for learning.

The Game On Scotland website hosts a wealth of learning and teaching resources, interactive media and background information on the Games; it aims to help practitioners:

  • create stimulating learning experiences
  • develop learners’ skills and knowledge across the curriculum
  • find and share learning and teaching ideas across a global network
  • get involved in a variety of Games-based education projects
  • explore opportunities to connect with learners, practitioners and schools across the globe.

To find out more and to get involved visit:

http://www.gameonscotland.org/about/index.asp

CfE, Dance, Education News, Maths

New professional focus papers published

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Education Scotland has published further titles in the Professional Focus Papers series.

These materials have been designed to assist those supporting learners as they work towards the new qualifications.

The papers highlight important features of learning which are enhanced or different from previous arrangements. They provide advice on approaches to learning and teaching which build directly on those used in the 3-15 Broad General Education in order to promote continuity in learners’ acquisition of knowledge, understanding and skills. The papers are also intended to stimulate professional reflection and dialogue about learning.

This set of materials covers:

  • Dance, Psychology, Sociology and Economics at National 5
  • Lifeskills Mathematics, Mathematics, Care, Latin and Classical Studies at both National 4 and National 5

They come as part of the development of exemplar course materials across the full range of National 4 and National 5 qualifications, being managed by Education Scotland in partnership with ADES.

The Professional Focus Papers are now available for download on the National Qualifications area of the Education Scotland website.

CfE, CPD, Dance, Early Years, Literacy, Maths, Science, Teachers

Dance CPD for teachers

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YDance is running an extensive programme of CPD training opportunities from December 2012 through 2013 for early years, primary and secondary teachers. Sessions include: the basic components of dance; teaching science, numeracy and literacy through dance; support for Higher Dance and National Progression Awards.

Visit the YDance website to access pdfs of both the early years/primary and secondary leaflets: ­ http://www.ydance.org/Education.html

CPD, Creativity Portal, Glow, Literacy, Maths

Watch again – Seminars from SLF 2012

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The Creativity Portal has added links to a range of ‘Watch Again’ Glow Meets from this year’s creativity themed Scottish Learning Festival.

Seminars include:

Creativity – Experience it, Understand it, Teach it

Creativity… in Maths!?

Developing Storytelling through Games

You will need your Glow Login to view the films: Click here to watch again on Glow TV

CfE, CfE Subjects & Themes, CPD, Drama, Education News, Glow, Maths

Glow TV events coming up

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The Standard for Career Long Professional Learning

5 September, 16.00

GTC Scotland have been working on a revision of the Professional Standards, and will publish drafts of each of the revised standards in August for consultation, with a view to publishing the Standards at the start of 2013.

Twig Maths films: teacher led CPD

10 September, 16.00

Cover key learning points with inspirational examples of maths in action.   Twig Maths is quick and easy to use and completely free to Scottish schools.

Spotlight on Theatre – Directing and Writing for the Theatre

11 September, 10.00

This first session hosted at the Traverse Theatre focuses on Directing and Writing for the Theatre. As Scotland’s New Writing Theatre The Traverse prides itself on the close relationships they have with our writers. Join our Associate Director for a practical workshop that explores the relationship and journey of a playwright and director.

Spotlight on Theatre – Acting

11 September, 12.00

This second session hosted at the Lyceum Theatre focuses on acting. Take part in an acting skills workshop with our Drama Artist and learn all about careers in Acting and the routes and courses which can lead to them. There will also be a Q and A session with a professional actor – so have your questions ready!

Rehearse with Random Accomplice

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/eslb/2012/09/03/rehearse-with-random-accomplice/

Join Tron Participation on Wednesday 12 September at 2 pm live from the Tron Theatre as we take a sneak peek into the rehearsal room with Random Accomplice as they prepare for their upcoming show ‘The Incredible Adventures of See Thru Sam’.

Our Glow Meet will allow you to see the company, meet the cast, watch some rehearsal exercises and ask questions to the creative team.

For full details of these and other events log in to Glow and view the current schedule:

https://portal.glowscotland.org.uk/establishments/nationalsite/GlowTV/tvpages/Schedule.aspx.

(Glow log-in and password required).