Sharing practice
Learning and Teaching Scotland is keen to share and disseminate further examples of good practice. If you know of an experience or project which might form the basis of an article for this page, please contact us.
Confucius Classrooms around Scotland
See how Scotland's Confucius Classroom Hubs are developing across eight local authorities.
Polar Pairs - Developing self-esteem and cultural identity
A partnership project between Alaskan and Aberdeenshire schools which aims to encourage the development of confidence and self-esteem among the young people in both regions.
Bugesera Project - International education in Angus
The two-year project originally aimed to build four houses in Rwanda. See how much more has been achieved.
Learning from USA - Page Scholarship visit
An English as an Additional Language teacher explores teaching methods in the USA catering for pupils whose first language is not English.
Introducing Chinese language and culture to the Curriculum
Grange Academy's China Project which helped students learning to speak, read and write Mandarin Chinese and to understand Chinese Culture.
Fulbright exchange experiences
In November 2004, Graham Hill applied for a Fulbright exchange between Scotland and the USA. Here he tells of his experiences.
Confucius classrooms: Introduction to China
'Learning about China is not in the future, it’s now.' Watch the movie introducing aspects of China and its culture.
Perth High School - Developing the Chinese theme
Perth High School is focusing on the Chinese theme as part of the school's commitment to developing their International Education programme.
Creating links with a primary school in China
Discover how Rashielea Primary School overcame obstacles to create strong cultural links with Tianjin Experimental Primary School.
Linking with a Chinese school
Find out more about linking with a Chinese school, which can enhance learning and teaching by providing a context for global citizenship.
Our links with a Chinese school
Teachers and students at Grantown Grammar School have gained many benefits from linking with a school in China.
Visiting a Chinese school
A visit to a school abroad can be rewarding for all involved. Get useful advice and information here.
Joint curriculum projects with a Chinese school
Curriculum projects are a great way to bring a school link alive and into the classroom. Find out how they work in practice.
Using international links to develop active pupil participation
Glenisla Primary uses its links with Europe as a catalyst for several whole school community developments.
Getting closer to Africa
See how a primary school's links with Embangweni Primary in Malawi have helped stimulate children's learning in the global dimension.
Fintry to the Gambia
Can anyone make a difference in Africa? For David Smith, headteacher of the 80-pupil rural school of Fintry Primary School in Stirling, the answer is yes. Read the story of their school exchange.
eTwinning with pre-school children
Children at Woodacre Nursery School developed skills in ICT, enterprise and citizenship through corresponding with children in Milan.
Holy Rood to Melbourne
Find out what a physics teacher from Edinburgh learned about formative assessment while visiting Melbourne.
Getting closer to the continent
Gourock High holds a European Day to show pupils how Europe and European citizenship applies to them and their learning.
Celebrating other cultures and nations
Pupils at Park School, Kilmarnock, held an International Day to celebrate multiculturalism. Watch the video of their activities.
Creating links with a primary school in Finland
Yester Primary School used its 'A Healthy Passport' blog to exchange information with children at a Finnish primary school.
Taking part in EU Minichefs Day
Yester Primary School planned three weeks of combined health and international education activities.