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A community of co-researchers: Renfrewshire Educational Psychological Services
Discover how a close working relationship between an educational psychology service and teachers as co-researchers has been improving outcomes for learners through the Motivated Schools initiative.
A community of writers: St Ninian's Primary School
This film describes how to foster creativity. Staff foster creativity through the setting up of a community of writers to write for real purposes within a primary school.
A creative learning partnership: Garnock Academy
Discover how the art, design and technology department at one secondary school has fostered links with the local community to provide better learning experiences and creative challenges for its students.
A curriculum for thinking: Carol McGuinness
Watch as Carol McGuinness considers some of the issues associated with embedding thinking skills as an integral part of the curriculum.
A focus on speech and language: Cedarbank School and Outreach Team
Take a look at a special school which has formed a collaborative network with mainstream schools and teaching professionals to support learners with auditory, speech and language difficulties.
A framework for thinking: Carol McGuinness
See Carol McGuinness reflect on the growth of the thinking skills movement in schools, and find out how teachers and support staff can foster different types of thinking in learners.
A learning classroom: Brian Boyd
In this clip, Brian Boyd reviews some of the educational theories associated with effective learning and, in particular, the concept of flow.
A passion for fashion: Hawick High School
Take a look at how this secondary school raises the aspirations and increases the confidence of girls. Various initiatives, including a fashion show, help to build confidence and foster creativity.
A philosophical approach: Oban High School
Listen to staff and pupils from this secondary school describe the thinking skills gained from studying higher philosophy.
A pupil centred curriculum: Kersland School
Learn how this special school has designed a challenging and stimulating curriculum around children's needs.