June 2009 email update
Browse the June email update and discover the latest news, resources and other additions to National Qualifications Online.
Contents
- New resources
- Coming soon
- Resources spotlight
- Popular resources
- Website of the month
- Scottish Learning Festival 2009
- The future of National Qualifications within Curriculum for Excellence
- Latest news
- Professional development
- Subscription information
New NQ resources
Mathematics - two new resources:
Using Mathematics in Everyday Situations for Access 2
A series of lessons with accompanying student workbooks to consolidate mathematical skills and learning at Access 2 level. Covers basic numeracy skills, handling of time, money and measurement, understanding of shapes and graphical representation.Statistics for Intermediate 1 and 2
A PowerPoint presentation that supports the progression of Statistics from Intermediate 1 to Intermediate 2.
For more information, resources and web links visit NQ subjects: Mathematics
Italian - one new resource:
Italian: Directed Writing for Higher
A collection of lessons comprising a Teacher’s Guide and six PowerPoint presentations and accompanying student worksheets to support the Directed Writing element of Higher Italian.
For more information, resources and web links visit NQ subjects: Italian
Business Management - one new resource:
Using a Computer in Business for Access 3
Information, examples and student activities to support learning and skill development for Using a Computer in Business.
For more information, resources and web links visit NQ subjects: Business Management
Computing - one new resource:
Software Development Using VB2005/2008EE for Intermediate 2
This material is designed to cover all of the content needed to pass the Software Development unit.
For more information, resources and web links visit NQ subjects: Computing
Geography - one new resource:
Geography: Industrial Geography in Scotland
A collection of classroom-ready resources which focus on industry in Scotland, covering both industrial systems and industrial landscapes.
For more information, resources and web links visit NQ subjects: Geography
Resources coming soon to National Qualifications Online
Higher Dance Practice
The first of a series of resources to support learning and skill development for Higher Dance Practice.
Higher Dance Practice - Practical Assignment supports the three stages of the Practical Assignment: Planning, Development and Evaluation.
Scottish Scientist Database
A database of Scotland’s contemporary eminent scientists, containing information and web links highlighting their work and areas of expertise.
Resources spotlight
This month we have reviewed and hand-picked a selection of the NQ resources available for a range of subjects.
Philosophy:
Higher Philosophy: Critical Thinking
A support pack for lecturers and teachers to help candidates develop an understanding of the nature of arguments and some of the characteristics of effective and ineffective arguments.
Core skills:
Communications: Tutor Guide for Communication at Access 3
A flexible learning pack providing a tutor guide for Communication at Access 3.
Popular resources
View more of the current popular resources.
Exam Past Paper - Questions and Answers
Music: Listening - literacy exercises
Music: Listening - comparison exercises
Business Management: Using a Keyboard
Geography: Industrial Geography in Scotland
Virtual Work Experience
Website of the Month - The National Library of Scotland
NQ Online continues to build upon its collection of useful websites. Every month, one of these new web links is given the accolade of website of the month.
This month's selection, the National Library of Scotland, is an information treasure trove of Scotland’s knowledge, history and culture. With millions of books, manuscripts and maps covering a wide range of subjects, this website is a useful tool for supporting the Learning and Teaching of National Qualifications.
NQ: latest added educational websites
Scottish Learning Festival 2009
The Scottish Learing Festival is taking place at the SECC, Glasgow, on 23-24 September 2009. This year’s theme is Curriculum for Excellence: Making the change.
The National Qualifications Team will be represented on both days with seminars and discussion groups. Further details about the festival and an opportunity to register can be found on the Scottish Learning Festival website.
Scottish Learning Festival 2009
The future of National Qualifications within Curriculum for Excellence
On Thursday 11 June 2009 Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, announced the future arrangements for Scotland’s National Qualifications, which will come into effect from 2012/13.
Based on the findings from the recent nationwide Scottish Government consultation, the new changes will deliver qualifications that reflect Scotland's new approach to teaching and learning with a more streamlined system, which is simpler for pupils, parents and employers to understand.
National Qualifications Online now contains more information about these changes, including a summary of the new arrangements and links to frequently asked Questions and a timeline for implementation.
The future of National Qualifications within Curriculum for Excellence
Latest news
The NQ news page has full details of the stories listed below:
New National Qualifications
Milestone as Scotland gets first teachers of Chinese
New exams system
Adopt an Apprentice
Reviews of Higher exams
Jobs for new teachers
New workplace qualification
Teachers' role in curriculum rollout
Professional development
Looked After Children (LAC) Education Forum meetings
Scotland's Colleges Annual Computing Conference
Summer School 2009: 'Count Me In - Engaging Young Learners'
Scottish CILT National Conference
Scotland's Colleges/SQA Academy: What's going on in this strange new world of mine?
Le Français en Ecosse - French Immersion Courses, Secondary
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