Self-evaluation
Self-evaluation is vital for educational establishments to appraise the quality of pupils' experiences of enterprise in education, and to support planning for improvement.
This section provides information about the self evaluation tools available, and where to seek further advice.
How good is your school?
In the Governments' response to Determined to Succeed's review of Enterprise in Education, HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) was asked to develop self-evaluation resources for enterprise in education.
HMIE published How good is our school? Quality Indicators in Enterprise in Education in 2004. This guide was designed for use by teachers, school managers and staff from a wide range of agencies involved in enterprise in education. It can be used to plan for improvement, report on standards and quality, and answer the question: are we an enterprising school? For further information visit HMIE: How good is our school?.
Detailed information about self-evaluation can be found at the HMIE website where you can download examples of standards and quality reports, extracts from inspection reports and planning tools developed by a range of establishments - from pre-school to further education.
Strands and Practices - Supporting curriculum areas and subjects
This two-part self-evaluation tool, focuses on learning through curriculum areas and subjects. It was developed to enable teachers to carry out an initial review of how they perceive their teaching reflects the four strands of Enterprise in Education. It also allows teachers to review their teaching in terms of the associated practices that enable Enterprise in Education to flourish.
Word file: Strands and Practices - Supporting curriculum areas and subjects
The Journey to Excellence
This resource looks at some of the things we think of when we talk about 'excellence' in schools or early education centres and we have identified 'dimensions' and some of the key features of each.The Journey to Excellence website contains video-based snapshots and case studies of Scottish schools which illustrate features of excellence in their day-to-day work. In these short movies, pupils, parents, teachers, support staff and senior managers discuss what excellence means within their schools and for them personally.
Professional reflection
It is important that teachers and other professionals and partners consider and evaluate present practice both individually and co-operatively with colleagues. Learning and Teaching Scotland published Focusing on Enterprise in Education: A paper for professional reflection to assist you in that process. Use it to help you build on your achievements in enterprise in education, in the context of Curriculum for Excellence.
PDF file: Focusing on Enterprise in Education: A paper for professional reflection
Developing enterprise through self-evaluation
'A Tool for Teachers Developing an Enterprising Culture through Self-evaluation' was developed by the Scottish Executive in conjunction with North Lanarkshire Council and Cardinal Newman High School, Bellshill, and published in partnership with HMIE. Download it to help you develop an enterprising culture in the classroom.
PDF file: A Tool for Teachers Developing an Enterprising Culture in the Classroom through Self Evaluation (238 KB)