With SLF 2014 now only 5 weeks away we hear for one of this year’s keynote speakers, Dr Frank Dick OBE, on his thoughts about how people are prepared to take ownership of their lives and the vital role that teachers and mentors play. A Winning Lead Whether as teacher, coach or mentor, our purpose is to prepare the pathway that takes people from who they are to who they
Nominations are now open for the SQA’s annual Star Awards. The awards are a unique way to celebrate success, triumph, achievement and recognition of the best in education and training. Behind every success story lies motivation and commitment, pride and self-esteem and, of course, sheer hard work. See the stars come out – nominate your stars today at www.sqa.org.uk/star Closing date for entries is Friday 27 June 2014.
Nominations are now open. The SQA’s annual Star Awards are a unique way to celebrate success, triumph, achievement and recognition of the best in education and training. Behind every success story lies motivation and commitment, pride and self-esteem and, of course, sheer hard work. See the stars come out – nominate your stars today www.sqa.org.uk/star Closing date for entries is Friday 27 June 2014.
Registration for SLF 2014 is now open at www.scottishlearningfestival.org.uk The theme of SLF 2014 is raising achievement and attainment for all with a focus on maximising educational outcomes through: • early intervention and prevention – for children, young people and adult learners in order to maximise educational outcomes; • health and wellbeing – ranging from physical education and sport to the full range of health and wellbeing subjects which are
Leaders Award for STEM is a fun and rewarding way of finding out about careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). We also play host to additional Special Leaders Awards which run throughout the year, each having a particular focus. If you could be an engineer in Scotland – what would you do? We challenge Primary and Secondary school pupils in Scotland to research and interview inspiring engineers! This
Welcome to ‘Clean Energy from the Sea’ The Sustainable Learning Partnership, in association with our partners The Crown Estate, welcomes teachers, school leaders, educational professionals and learners to this progressive, interdisciplinary learning and teaching resource – the first in a planned series – founded upon the principles and practices of 21st Century Learning and designed to help young learners prepare for life and active participation in a global society that
Education Scotland has uploaded some new materials illustrating good practice on to the Studying Scotland website. Discover how primary teachers at Eaglesham Primary School used the Statistical Accounts of Scotland to further enhance their learning. Learners used these primary sources to make a connection with the past through their interdisciplinary Victorians project. Watch the video to find out how the pupils used a variety of approaches to learning whilst undertaking
Last in the series! With just over 20 weeks to go before the biggest multi-sport and cultural event ever to come to Scotland, we invite practitioners to find out more on how the Commonwealth Games may provide a unique opportunities to create stimulating learning across the curriculum and beyond. What will be delivered? The event will showcase inspirational initiatives from schools across the spectrum and highlight a vast amount of
