0302, 2015

Kings College University : Aspires Project 2014

Peter Murray
February 3, 2015
Mathematics, National Qualifications, Primary, Sciences, Skills, Technologies
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177

Many governments and organisations are concerned that not enough young people are choosing to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) after the age of 16. There is also widespread concern that the profile of those who do go on to study STEM subjects and pursue STEM careers is too narrow, with women, working-class and some minority ethnic groups remaining under-represented, especially in the physical sciences and engineering. Particular STEM

0302, 2015

Scottish Learning Festival 2015 – Learning for Sustainability

Peter Murray
February 3, 2015
CLD, Community Development, Community Resilience, Early Learning and Childcare, Health and wellbeing, Outdoor Learning, Primary, Professional Learning, Sciences, Skills, Social studies, Supporting Learners, Teacher Education, Young People
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184

The Scottish Learning Festival (SLF) 2015 will address the theme of raising attainment and achievement for all, with a focus on maximising educational outcomes through: local partnerships and collaboration – to share approaches that lead to better outcomes self-evaluation – to ensure creative and innovative approaches to sustained improvement work-related learning – to improve transitions into sustainable, productive employment. Is your establishment delivering Learning for Sustainability (LfS) that you would

0102, 2015

New STEM Scottish Education Award 2015

Peter Murray
February 1, 2015
Early Learning and Childcare, Mathematics, Outdoor Learning, Primary, Sciences, Senior Phase, Skills, Technologies, Uncategorised
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174

The Scottish Education Awards celebrate the hard work and success which takes place in Scottish education. They recognise the achievements of people who dedicate their lives to children and young people and showcase the valuable work and innovation in Scottish classrooms This year a new award category for STEM, Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics, has been introduced. This category recognises establishments who are helping children and young people develop STEM

2601, 2015

Submit your seminar proposals for SLF 2015

SLF 2015 takes place on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 September in Glasgow. SLF provides high quality continuing professional learning and is a rendezvous for educational professionals both nationally and internationally, providing a unique platform to engage with a diverse range of experts, colleagues and suppliers. We are now accepting seminar proposals for the 2015 conference programme which will feature around 100 seminars over the 2 days. Is there a

1601, 2015

Save The Date: Social Studies and Digital Technologies Day

Peter Murray
January 16, 2015
Primary, Skills, Social studies, Technologies
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210

Social Studies and Digital Technologies Day organised by Education Scotland Date: 21st March 2015 Time: 9:30 – 3:00 Venue: Stirling Management Centre, Stirling Places: 40 – open to all primary and secondary practitioners This is an excellent CLPL opportunity to refresh and learn new approaches to integrating ICT and Technologies through Social Studies. There will be three exciting keynote speakers in the morning, followed by an afternoon session with a

1401, 2015

5 must-see apps for primary #outdoorlearning

Peter Murray
January 14, 2015
Broad General Education, CfE, Digital Learning, Learning for Sustainability, Mathematics, Outdoor Learning, Primary, Sciences, Secondary, Skills, Social studies
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204

Check out these apps and websites to support your outdoor learning journey! UK Ladybird survey: get counting and finding out about different types of ladybirds. What do your findings tell you about the biodiversity of your school grounds/local area? http://www.ladybird-survey.org iRecord butterfly app: find out about butterflies in your area and why they are important. Record your findings on the app or website and become a citizen scientist! http://www.ladybird-survey.org/recording.aspx

1712, 2014

Scottish Learning Festival 2015 – save the dates

We’re delighted to announce that SLF 2015 will take place on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 September in the SECC, Glasgow. SLF is the largest education event in Scotland and will focus on raising achievement and attainment. Those interested in presenting a seminar at the festival can submit a proposal in January, when further information will be available on the SLF website. Registration for the SLF will open in May,

1212, 2014

K’Nex Cluster Challenge 2015

Peter Murray
December 12, 2014
Mathematics, Primary, Sciences, Skills, Technologies
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175

Glasgow Science Festival is pleased to announce the K’Nex Cluster Challenge for 2015. This annual competition is a chance for primary 5 and 6 pupils to apply their creativity and construction skills to various engineering based challenges, competing at three levels; classroom, cluster and area to become their area champion. The Cluster Challenge involves primary schools working together with their cluster secondary school through each level of the competition. Pupils

1212, 2014

Developing a rationale for the West Barns Curriculum 1- Back to basics

Peter Murray
December 12, 2014
CfE, Primary, Professional Learning, Skills
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172

Over the past year at West Barns we have been developing a clearer rationale for our curriculum. From the outset it was evident that in order to move this forward we needed to work closely with our pupils and their families, staff and the wider community to define what kind of school we wanted at West Barns. We felt it was important that the vision, value and aims reflected the

1012, 2014

Hermitage Primary School, Technology Challenge 2014

Peter Murray
December 10, 2014
Mathematics, Primary, Sciences, Skills, Technologies
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180

Primary 7 pupils at Hermitage Primary School, Helensburgh took part in their Technology Challenge presentation evening on Thursday 4th December, which brought their interdisciplinary topic to a close. The project incorporated all STEM subjects enabling learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of the concepts and skills in Technologies, Maths, Language and Science. This also included aspects of PSD. The Technology Challenge required pupils to work in cooperative groups, to