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Bulletin

CPD Bulletin 22nd June

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In this bulletin:-

  • Further Understanding Standards packs published
  • National Qualifications (NQ) verification: round 2 key messages
  • National Qualifications (NQ) exam diet 2016
  • Updated documents for new Advanced Higher Courses
  • Updated documents and Unit assessment support for National 3 to Higher
  • Nominee Case Studies
  • Feedback for Undersanding Standards National 5 Course events 2014/2015
  • Understanding Standards Higher Course events 2015/2016
  • Understanding Standards National 1 to National 5 events 2015/2016
  • Feedback from Advanced Higher Subject Implementation events
  • Higher Understanding Events
  • Star Awards 2015
  • NQ verification: round 2 key messages
  • New Understanding Standards packs
  • Existing Understanding Standards packs and prior-verified materials
  • Prior verification
  • Lifeskills Mathematics — SOLAR e-assessments
  • HN Marketing
  • SQA College Co-ordinator Conference 2015
  • SQA National Certificate – Case Study
  • New social sciences blog
  • Jisc e-assessment survey
  • Upcoming NQ key dates

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Higher Understanding Standards Events

Higher Understanding Standards Events

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You will have seen from the monthly communication we send out that the Higher Understanding Standards Events are now open for booking for most subjects, there are just a few where we are still confirming venues and they will be available asap.

I wanted to highlight this to you as I can see that the events are filling up quickly (I know I use that line a lot but they really are!) and early booking is recommended, particularly if there is a preferred location.

Here is the link for the events, as before there is one place per centre. http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/74388.html

On another note can I also remind you that the nominations for our STAR awards close on 26th June. Information on the categories, which this year includes nominees, and how to nominate is here http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/73966.html

Bulletin, Leadership, Learning, Professional Learning

CPD Bulletin 26th May

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Funded and part funded Postgraduate professional learning opportunities with University of Stirling Information Session Wednesday 27th May St. Margaret’s Academy 4.15pm

 

Dr Valerie Drew from the University of Stirling will outline the structure of the new MSc Professional Education and Leadership programme and Postgraduate Certificate pathways enrolling for Autumn 2015.

Valerie will outline the various options available to meet individual professional learning interests and career aspirations including the Postgraduate Certificates in Extending Professional Practices, Curriculum, Middle Leadership and Coaching and Mentoring.

Options are available for participants who already hold  Postgraduate Certificates or a Diploma including the SQH.

Information on how the new Postgraduate Certificate in Middle Leadership pathway links with the new Specialist Qualification for Headship will also be explored.

Details of the application process will be outlined during the session.

MSc Professional Education & Leadership – programme and pathways

Anyone wishing to apply is encouraged to attend the session and should contact me beforehand for further details regarding funding, etc.

Kind regards,
Ann McLean
Professional Update Development Officer
Ann.Mclean@westlothian.gov.uk

Briefing, Coaching

WL Coaching Diploma – Briefing Meeting

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There will be a briefing meeting for all interested staff about the WL Coaching Diploma which will be on offer next session instead of the WL Introduction to Leadership course. These two courses will now alternate annually.

Details of the briefing meeting:

Date: Tuesday 9 June
Time: 4-5pm
Venue: Theatre/auditorium Deans Community High School
Target audience: staff who carry out PRDs and staff who aspire to posts which involve carrying out PRDs

Further details should be available in the CPD unit’s system.

I’ve also attached the WL Coaching Diploma Application Form for the actual course in case anyone can’t come along to the briefing.

British Council, CPD Sessions, Pedagoo, Professional Development Workshop

Professional Development Workshop

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I was browsing on-line last night and came across this event that is happening in Grangemouth in November based around practitioner enquiry. At the moment they are just seeking people who wish to present but will open it up to anyone who wants to attend in the future once the program is finalised. Thought it might appeal to some staff across the school?

http://www.pedagoo.org/enquirymeet/

 

Bulletin

CPD Bulletin 4th May

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In this Bulletin;

• SQA School Co-ordinator Conferences 2015

• Results Services: Exceptional Circumstances Consideration Service

• Malpractice in internally-assessed qualifications

• NQ Verification: support for ‘Not Accepted’ decisions

• Importance of maintaining confidentiality

• HN centre/candidate surveys 2014–15

• HN Science Launch Event

• Upcoming NQ key dates

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Bulletin, Glow TV

Glow TV Events Bulletin

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Next week’s events…

Welcome back from the Easter Break.

In this ebulletin you’ll find out about the 1+2 Approaches to Reading and Writing event taking place next week, including information on how to sign up.

1+2 Approaches to Reading and Writing

This third Glow TV session from the modern languages team at Education SCotland will look at Reading and Writing in a 1+2 context.

During the session, you will be given advice on appraoches to developing these skills in young learniers and how this fits in with the new Experiences and Outcomes at First Level, published at the end of March.

Sign up today.

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