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November 2009 email update

Browse the November email update and discover the latest news, resources and other additions to National Qualifications Online.

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Contents


New NQ resources

History - dozens of new resources for Higher:

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  • Higher Scottish History
    These resources support the new Higher History Scottish topics in Paper 2. They comprise a variety of media including text, downloadable Word documents, video clips, audio podcasts and web-based information, all contained within topic-specific web pages. Many partners have been involved in the creation of these resources, which will provide access to learners of sources from Scotland’s rich past.

  • Mary, Queen of Scots and the Scottish Reformation for Access 3
    This resource offers learners a portrayal of the life of Mary Queen of Scots and the Scottish Reformation. It explores Mary’s life in France and the battle fought between England and France looking at the influence of Mary in their feud. Her life in Scotland and England is outlined along with her tragic, untimely death. The resource ties in with BBC video clips to bring this time period and dramatic story to life.

For more information, resources and web links visit NQ subjects: History

Drama - one new resource:

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  • Drama Skills: Robert Burns for Access 3
    This resource comprises both a student's guide and teacher's notes based on stimulus material of the life and work of Robert Burns. The material has two poems - Auld Lang Syne and Tam o’ Shanter - together with an introduction to the Robert Burns the person and the Burns Supper.

    The material is presented as PowerPoint presentations with a variety of suggested learning and teaching approaches to support each identified theme. The pupil activities are varied, fun and engaging for the learner whilst providing a sound understanding of Burns's life and work.

For more information, resources and web links visit NQ subjects: Drama

Resources spotlight


The range of subjects we have chosen for you this month is amongst the most popular viewed on NQ online.

English for Speakers of Other Languages:

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For more information, resources and web links visit NQ subjects: ESOL

Geography:

  • Industrial Geography in Scotland for Higher
    A resource comprising teacher's notes and student activities on industrial geography covering the topics of Industrial Systems and Landscapes. There are also two short video clips focusing on the different industries existing in Scotland.

For more information, resources and web links visit NQ subjects: Geography

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Popular resources


Music: Learn Listening Online
Music: Learn Listening Online
Core Skills: Communication for Access 3
Core Skills: Communication for Intermediate 1
Dance Practice: Videos and support materials for higher
Business Management: Revised activities for Higher

View more of the current popular resources.

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Website of the month - http://scholar.hw.ac.uk


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This month's spotlight falls on Scholar. Scholar provides high quality web-based courses and a 'virtual college' support network for students studying specific National Qualifications. One of the latest resources to become available on Scholar is 'Simplified Mandarin'.  This resource focuses on writing numbers in Mandarin, initially from 1 to 10 and then to 99.

Explanation is given regarding stroke order, and worksheets are provided for the learner with examples of how the strokes develop into characters. A reference sheet is also supplied for reinforcement. An audio resource is also available to allow the numbers to be heard and offers opportunities for practising the correct sound.

This is an interactive, engaging resource where the student listens to the sound, submits the number and is given a response regarding their accuracy.

NQ: latest added educational websites

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Latest news


The NQ news page has full details of the stories listed below:

Standard Grade Bitesize
Sustainability and Scotland's Colleges
National Galleries of Scotland competitions
History comes to life
Innovative Teachers Forum and Awards
Strategic vision for assessment unveiled
HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) Gaelic Language Plan
Benedetti’s El Sistema master class
Indian and Scottish universities

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Professional development


Upcoming NQ events:

Looked After Children (LAC) Education Forum meetings
Outdoor Learning at the Chalkface
Scotland's Colleges/SQA Academy: Raising cultural awareness in the learning and teaching process.

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