A presentation from Education Scotland
Month: January 2016
Teach Like a Champion Technique 1 – No Opt Out
This is a short video from the U.S which describes a technique used to get over the “I don’t know’ approach to answering questions.
GTCS Teaching Scotland Issue 62
National Improvement Framework for Scottish Education
Up and Coming Courses
| Course Code | Activity Description | Managed By | Date From | Date To | Time From | Time To | Venue | Additional Event Info |
| ASLAN1401 | Primary Language Learning Spanish: Beginning to embed Spanish throughout the School | Boyd, Mr. Ronald | 07-Jan-2016 | 07-Jan-2016 | 16:15 | 18:15 | Committee Room 2, Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA | 1 twilight |
| ASPROB1106 | Completing a Job Application Form | Wallace, Mrs. Ruth M | 12-Jan-2016 | 12-Jan-2016 | 16:15 | 18:15 | Banqueting Hall, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA | 1 twilight |
| ASLAN1518 | Advanced Higher English | Boyd, Mr. Ronald | 18-Jan-2016 | 18-Jan-2016 | 16:15 | 18:15 | Committee Room 5, Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA | 1 twilight |
| ASLAN1519 | Introduction to PowerLanguage Platform | Boyd, Mr. Ronald | 20-Jan-2016 | 20-Jan-2016 | 16:15 | 18:15 | TBA | 1 twilight |
| ASMAN1513 | SQA Internal Verification Toolkit (IV Toolkit) | O’Neill, Mrs. Ann | 20-Jan-2016 | 20-Jan-2016 | 16:15 | 17:45 | Uddingston Grammar School, Old Glasgow Road, Uddingston, G71 7BT | 1 twilight |
| ASMATH1509 | First Steps in Maths – Primary | Martis, Mrs. Clare A | 21-Jan-2016 | 10-Mar-2016 | 16:15 | 18:15 | Blackwood Primary School, Carlisle Road, Kirkmuirhill, Lanark, ML11 9SB | 5 twilights |
| ASSCN1514 | National 5 Lab Skills | O’Neill, Mrs. Ann | 21-Jan-2016 | 21-Jan-2016 | 16:15 | 18:15 | Committee Room 5, Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA | 1 twilight |
| ASICT1205 | Training Programme for Primary ICT/Glow mentors (Rutherglen/Cambuslang) | Marshall, Doctor Joyce | 25-Jan-2016 | 25-Jan-2016 | 13:30 | 15:30 | Learning Hub Room 9,Neilsland Primary School,Highstonehall Rd,Hamilton, ML3 8LU | 1 half day |
| ASICT1207 | Training Programme for Primary ICT/Glow mentors (Hamilton) | Marshall, Doctor Joyce | 26-Jan-2016 | 26-Jan-2016 | 09:30 | 11:30 | Learning Hub Room 9,Neilsland Primary School,Highstonehall Rd,Hamilton, ML3 8LU | 1 half day |
| ASICT1207 | Training Programme for Primary ICT/Glow mentors (Hamilton) | Marshall, Doctor Joyce | 26-Jan-2016 | 26-Jan-2016 | 13:30 | 15:30 | Learning Hub Room 9,Neilsland Primary School,Highstonehall Rd,Hamilton, ML3 8LU | 1 half day |
| ASMATH1505 | Numeracy across Learning | Martis, Mrs. Clare A | 26-Jan-2016 | 26-Jan-2016 | 09:15 | 15:15 | Corporate Dining Room, Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA | 1 day |
| ASICT1206 | Training Programme for Primary ICT/Glow mentors (Strathaven/East Kilbride) | Marshall, Doctor Joyce | 27-Jan-2016 | 27-Jan-2016 | 09:30 | 11:30 | Learning Hub Room 9,Neilsland Primary School,Highstonehall Rd,Hamilton, ML3 8LU | 1 half day |
| ASICT1206 | Training Programme for Primary ICT/Glow mentors (Strathaven/East Kilbride) | Marshall, Doctor Joyce | 27-Jan-2016 | 27-Jan-2016 | 13:30 | 15:30 | Learning Hub Room 9,Neilsland Primary School,Highstonehall Rd,Hamilton, ML3 8LU | 1 half day |
| ASLT1402 | Creative Dance through the stages | McDaid, Mrs. Pamela M | 27-Jan-2016 | 27-Jan-2016 | 16:00 | 18:00 | St Ninian’s Primary School, 13 St Ninian’s Road, Hillhouse, Hamilton, ML3 9TS | 1 twilight |
| ASMAN1513 | SQA Internal Verification Toolkit (IV Toolkit) | O’Neill, Mrs. Ann | 27-Jan-2016 | 27-Jan-2016 | 16:15 | 17:45 | Carluke High School, Carnwath Road, Carluke, ML8 4EA | 1 twilight |
| ASICT1204 | Training Programme for Primary ICT/Glow mentors (Clydesdale) | Marshall, Doctor Joyce | 28-Jan-2016 | 28-Jan-2016 | 09:30 | 11:30 | Clydesdale Suite, St Mary’s Primary School (Lanark), Skye Walk, Lanark, ML11 7NT | 1 half day |
| ASICT1204 | Training Programme for Primary ICT/Glow mentors (Clydesdale) | Marshall, Doctor Joyce | 28-Jan-2016 | 28-Jan-2016 | 13:30 | 15:30 | Clydesdale Suite, St Mary’s Primary School (Lanark), Skye Walk, Lanark, ML11 7NT | 1 half day |
| ASLAN1519 | Introduction to PowerLanguage Platform | Boyd, Mr. Ronald | 01-Feb-2016 | 01-Feb-2016 | 16:15 | 18:15 | TBA | 1 twilight |
| ASMAN1504 | Aspiring Heads | Boyd, Mr. Ronald | 01-Feb-2016 | 21-Mar-2016 | 09:00 | 18:15 | Hamilton Academical Football Club, New Douglas Park Cadzow Ave, Hamilton ML3 0FT | 3 days and 2 twilights |
| ASMAN1509 | Handling the media, PR and Establishment Image | Boyd, Mr. Ronald | 01-Feb-2016 | 01-Feb-2016 | 16:15 | 18:15 | Corporate Dining Room, Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA | 1 twilght |
| ASMATH1509 | First Steps in Maths – Primary | Martis, Mrs. Clare A | 02-Feb-2016 | 22-Mar-2016 | 16:15 | 18:15 | Hallside Primary School, Newton Station Road, Halfway, Cambuslang G72 7XN | 5 twilights |
| ASPROB1105 | Preparing for Interview | Wallace, Mrs. Ruth M | 03-Feb-2016 | 03-Feb-2016 | 16:15 | 18:15 | Banqueting Hall, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA | 1 twilight |
| ASLAN1520 | Significant Aspects of Learning (SALs) in MFL | Boyd, Mr. Ronald | 04-Feb-2016 | 04-Feb-2016 | 16:15 | 18:15 | Committee Room 1, Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA | 1 twilight |
| ASMAN1512 | Self-evaluation for School Improvement | Tracey, Mrs. Margaret | 04-Feb-2016 | 04-Feb-2016 | 13:00 | 15:30 | Banqueting Hall, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA | 1 half day |
| ASSCN1517 | Practical Science for Early Level | O’Neill, Mrs. Ann | 05-Feb-2016 | 05-Feb-2016 | 09:00 | 12:30 | St Bride’s Primary School (Cambus),Cairnswell Ave, Halfway, Cambuslang, G72 8SW | 1 half day |
| ASOUT1306 | Developing Natural Play for Support Staff | Tracey, Mrs. Margaret | 10-Feb-2016 | 10-Feb-2016 | 09:30 | 13:00 | Crawforddyke Primary School, Eastfield Road, Carluke, ML8 4NZ | 1 half day |
| ASSCN1517 | Practical Science for Early Level | O’Neill, Mrs. Ann | 10-Feb-2016 | 10-Feb-2016 | 09:00 | 12:30 | High Mill Primary School, Market Road, Carluke, ML8 4BE | 1 half day |
| ASLAN1521 | 1+2 Strategy Implementation Group | Boyd, Mr. Ronald | 11-Feb-2016 | 11-Feb-2016 | 16:15 | 18:15 | Committee Room 1, Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA | 1 twilight |
| ASLAN1522 | MFL Primary & Secondary Networks | Boyd, Mr. Ronald | 16-Feb-2016 | 16-Feb-2016 | 16:15 | 18:15 | Corporate Dining Room, Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA | 1 twilight |
| ASEXA1206 | Exemplification of Standards – National 5 Drama Acting | McDaid, Mrs. Pamela M | 17-Feb-2016 | 17-Feb-2016 | 16:15 | 18:15 | St Andrew’s & St Bride’s High School, Platthorn Drive, East Kilbride, G74 1NL | 1 twilight |
| ASOUT1504 | Taking the Learning Outdoors | Tracey, Mrs. Margaret | 17-Feb-2016 | 18-May-2016 | 16:15 | 18:15 | Learning Hub Room 6,Neilsland Primary School,Highstonehall Rd,Hamilton, ML3 8LU | 4 twilights |
| ASMAN1507 | Leadership Conversations for Heads | Boyd, Mr. Ronald | 18-Feb-2016 | 18-Feb-2016 | 18:00 | 20:00 | Rutherglen Town Hall, 139 Main Street, Rutherglen, G73 2JJ | 1 twilght |
| ASPROB1406 | Skills for Learning Life and Work Secondary | Wallace, Mrs. Ruth M | 18-Feb-2016 | 18-Feb-2016 | 16:15 | 18:15 | Hamilton Academical Football Club, New Douglas Park Cadzow Ave, Hamilton ML3 0FT | 1 twilight |
| ASMAN1505 | Preparing and Applying for a Senior Leadership Role (DHT and HT) | Boyd, Mr. Ronald | 19-Feb-2016 | 19-Feb-2016 | 09:00 | 15:30 | Corporate Dining Room, Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA | 1 Day |
| ASLAN1203 | Subject Leader Meeting: Literacy and English | Boyd, Mr. Ronald | 23-Feb-2016 | 23-Feb-2016 | 13:30 | 15:30 | Committee Room 1, Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA | 1 half day |
| ASLAN1204 | Subject Leader Meeting: Modern Languages and Classics | Boyd, Mr. Ronald | 23-Feb-2016 | 23-Feb-2016 | 09:30 | 12:00 | Committee Room 1, Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA | 1 half day |
| ASMATH1504 | Assessment and Moderation in Maths | Martis, Mrs. Clare A | 23-Feb-2016 | 23-Feb-2016 | 09:15 | 15:15 | Corporate Dining Room, Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA | 1 day |
| ASPROB1402 | Scholar | Wallace, Mrs. Ruth M | 23-Feb-2016 | 23-Feb-2016 | 16:15 | 18:15 | Banqueting Hall, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA | 1 twilight |
| ASMAN1202 | Middle/Teacher Leadership: Information Evening | Boyd, Mr. Ronald | 24-Feb-2016 | 24-Feb-2016 | 16:15 | 18:15 | Banqueting Hall, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA | 1 twilight |
| ASPROB1401 | Physical Education | Wallace, Mrs. Ruth M | 24-Feb-2016 | 24-Feb-2016 | 16:15 | 18:15 | Glenlee Primary School, Anderson Street, Hamilton, ML3 0QL | 1 twilight |
| ASPM0801 | Subject Leaders Meeting Health and Wellbeing, across learning: responsibilities of all | Martis, Mrs. Clare A | 25-Feb-2016 | 25-Feb-2016 | 09:30 | 12:00 | Committee Room 2, Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA | 1 half day |
| ASPROB1404 | Information Technology | Wallace, Mrs. Ruth M | 25-Feb-2016 | 25-Feb-2016 | 16:15 | 18:15 | Hamilton Academical Football Club, New Douglas Park Cadzow Ave, Hamilton ML3 0FT | 1 twilight |
| ASEXA1507 | Music Technology in the Broad General Education – Radio | McDaid, Mrs. Pamela M | 01-Jan-2099 | 01-Jan-2099 | 16:15 | 18:15 | Learning Hub Room 9,Neilsland Primary School,Highstonehall Rd,Hamilton, ML3 8LU | 1 twilight |
| ASHWB1407 | Introduction to H.E.A.L.T.H.Y. Framework | McDaid, Mrs. Pamela M | 01-Jan-2099 | 01-Jan-2099 | 16:15 | 18:15 | TBA | 1 twilight |
| ASLT1027 | Teaching in Nature – Creativity | Tracey, Mrs. Margaret | 01-Jan-2099 | 01-Jan-2099 | 16:15 | 18:15 | TBA | 1 twilight |
| ASOUT1310 | IT in the Outdoors | Tracey, Mrs. Margaret | 01-Jan-2099 | 01-Jan-2099 | 16:15 | 18:15 | St Bride’s Primary School (Bothwell), Ailsa Road, Bothwell, G71 8LP | 1 twilight |
| ASOUT1502 | Taking Learning Outdoors | Tracey, Mrs. Margaret | 01-Jan-2099 | 01-Jan-2099 | 16:15 | 18:15 | St Elizabeth’s Primary School, William Drive, Eddlewood, Hamilton, ML3 7RQ | 1 twilight |
Level 11 work in the school of Education, University of Strathclyde
Level 11 work in the school of Education, University of Strathclyde
As part of the recent grant provided by the Scottish Government, the following lists areas of study that can be undertaken by teachers within the West Partnership of Local Authorities. In most instances further information can be found by clicking the links provided. Contact details are also provided should any further information be required.
Please note that in addition to the provision listed here, the School of Education offers further courses at level 11. These can be found at this link but are not currently covered by Scottish Government funding.
| Objectives area | Provision | For further information contact: |
| Key science concepts | Work is currently ongoing to provide courses in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths). These will be available in the new year. | Dr Claire Cassidy |
| Leadership skills | PGCert/PGDip/MEd Management and Leadership in Education | Dr Joan Mowat |
| Literacy skills | PGCert/PGDip/MEd Children & Young People’s Literacy, Language & Literature | Professor Sue Ellis
Dr Vivienne Smith |
| Numeracy skills | Supporting numeracy module as part of the PGCert/PGDip/MEd Inclusive Education
A further two modules are currently in validation and will be available later this academic year |
Dr Lio Moscardini |
| Pupil health and well-being | We have a new course in Health and Well-being which focuses on health promotion, sustainability and working with young people. | Monica Porciani |
| Professional learning | PGCert Supporting Teacher Learning | Dr Paul Adams |
| Induction year teachers increasing level 11 credits | We have a range of modules available for teachers to increase their current masters credits during the induction year | Dr Paul Adams |
