Connected

Issue 23

Curriculum for Excellence: In your words

The development of Curriculum for Excellence is an important milestone for Scottish education. For the first time, teachers have had the chance to shape the future of education in Scotland.

Featured articles

Fit for the future

How can education prepare pupils for the very different world that may await them 20 years from now? Lisa Drysdale asks the experts.

The early bird

Early Years education is crucial in setting positive paths for learning that will last a lifetime. Nicola More meets the LTS Early Years team.

Learning to Excel

Alistair Blair didn't let learning difficulties prevent him from achieving his potential. Connected reports on the 2008 Prince's Trust Educational Achiever of the Year.

The great outdoors

The most exciting resources for learning and teaching are on your school's doorstep, Connected discovers.

Today and tomorrow

How has the face of education changed in recent decades? Connected asks a newly-qualified and an experienced teacher to share their perspectives. This is what they told us.

Regular features

In our experience: Glow gives ideas wings

Glow is bringing learning to life for thousands of pupils and teachers ‘virtually’ all over Scotland, reports Kerry Thomson

A week in my shoes: Joan Gracie

Team leader for the Clackmannanshire school nursing team, Joan Gracie describes her week supporting nursing and healthcare staff across three secondary schools and 19 feeder primaries.

Take 5: A survival guide to fieldwork

Deirdre Cassidy of Learning and Teaching Scotland and Iris Gibson, principal teacher of georgraphy at Lochend Community High School, offer their advice on making the most of school outings.

In brief

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