http://www.ltscotland.org.uk Keep up to date with the latest news stories relating to learning and teaching in Scotland. en-gb Learning and Teaching Scotland Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:01:10 GMT LT Scotland Tridion http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/november/news_tcm4575859.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/november/news_tcm4575859.asp In January, a Curriculum for Excellence toolkit to support all practitioners as they engage with parents and carers will be launched. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/november/news_tcm4575353.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/november/news_tcm4575353.asp A new approach to help tackle and prevent the bullying of young people across the country has been put forward. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:47:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/november/news_tcm4575328.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/november/news_tcm4575328.asp HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) has published a new title in its Learning Together series, ‘Learning Together: Improving teaching, improving learning - The roles of continuing professional development, collegiality and chartered teachers in implementing Curriculum for Excellence’. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:02:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/november/news_tcm4573316.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/november/news_tcm4573316.asp The Scottish Government has announced that school leavers are to get extra help in training for jobs. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:21:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/november/news_tcm4573190.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/november/news_tcm4573190.asp Parents have the right to express a preference for a particular school that they want their children to attend. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:28:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/pressreleases/november/news_tcm4573031.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/pressreleases/november/news_tcm4573031.asp New resources launched for Higher History pupils Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:12:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/november/news_tcm4572905.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/november/news_tcm4572905.asp Entries for the Next Generation Learning LIVE! Reporter competition which is being run by the National Education Network and Becta must be received by 30 November 2009 . Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:57:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/november/news_tcm4572652.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/november/news_tcm4572652.asp This year’s SERA Annual Conference takes place from 26 to 28 November 2009 at the Royal George Hotel, Perth. Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:41:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/november/news_tcm4572605.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/november/news_tcm4572605.asp UK teachers took first and second places in the Community section of Microsoft's prestigious 5th Annual Worldwide Innovative Education Forum Awards, held this week in Salvador, Brazil. Mon, 9 Nov 2009 09:06:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/november/news_tcm4572412.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/november/news_tcm4572412.asp Headteachers find their jobs both highly rewarding and highly challenging, according to new research into their recruitment and retention. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:45:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/november/news_tcm4572252.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/november/news_tcm4572252.asp Tha dà thiotal ùr san t-sreath Ghàidhlig aig Sandstone Press, a tha san fharsaingeachd ag amas air Luchd-ionnsachaidh Adhartach, Cleasan a’ Bhaile Mhòir le Catrìona Lexy Chaimbeul agus Cogadh Ruairidh le Iain MacIllEathain. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/november/news_tcm4571921.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/november/news_tcm4571921.asp A new national campaign has been launched to encourage and empower parents to find out about the help available to support children through difficult periods in life. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:21:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571761.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571761.asp The popular Standard Grade Bitesize pages on the BBC Scotland Learning website have been relaunched with a new look. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571757.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571757.asp This report evaluates how effectively Scotland’s colleges have embraced and taken forward sustainability in the context of the Scottish Government’s commitment to improve Scotland’s natural and built environment and the sustainable use and enjoyment of it. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:50:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571661.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571661.asp Entries are now open for two National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) competitions. These include the National Galleries of Scotland Art Competition for Schools 2010 and Inspired? Get Writing: Creative Writing Competition 2009/10. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:51:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571644.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571644.asp The Scottish Government has highlighted a new online resource from Determined to Succeed that helps schools to build stronger links with local employers. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:09:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571826.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571826.asp Tha an obair ullachaidh mu dheireadh mu choinneamh Deasbad BT Alba 2009 a-nis a’ gabhail àite fad is farsaing air feadh na dùthcha. Thèid a’ chiad dà chuairt a chumail anns an Lanntair ann an Steòrnabhagh an ath sheachdain, sin Dimàirt agus Diciadain an treas agus an ceathramh là den t-Samhain 2009. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571509.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571509.asp We invite your ideas of how we can highlight the work that is being done across Scotland to celebrate together National Care Leavers week 2010. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:29:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571501.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571501.asp Scotland's Chief Statistician today published the Pre-school and Childcare Workforce Statistics 2009, which presents new statistics on childcare centres registered with the Care Commission, and childcare centre staff. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:39:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571500.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571500.asp Scotland's Chief Statistician today published the Pre-school and Childcare Workforce Statistics 2009, which presents new statistics on childcare centres registered with the Care Commission, and childcare centre staff. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:39:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571782.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571782.asp This Guidance Note has been produced to accompany the Scottish Government's National Domestic Abuse Delivery Plan for Children and Young People (The Delivery Plan) published in June 2008. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:27:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571463.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571463.asp Create a short movie on a climate change theme and win a flip camera for your school. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:44:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571454.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571454.asp Scotland's Chief Statistician today published results of the annual survey on children educated outwith school. These statistics provide information on the numbers of children who were educated outwith school at any point during the school year, whether out of necessity or by parental choice. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:04:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571405.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571405.asp A new online portal has been launched to help pupils, teachers and the general public learn more about Scotland's history. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:20:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571777.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4571777.asp The Independent reports that dyslexic teacher Edward Vickerman was told he would never have a future in the classroom. But last night the 26-year-old proved his critics wrong by winning a national award for the UK's outstanding new teacher of the year. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:12:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4570342.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4570342.asp Microsoft has announced the 6th Microsoft UK Innovative Teachers Forum which is to be held on 1 December 2009 at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Birmingham. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:47:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/pressreleases/october/news_tcm4569248.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/pressreleases/october/news_tcm4569248.asp LTS and HMIE have a number of Good Practice conferences planned prior to the Christmas and New Year holidays, each designed to consider the implementation of Curriculum for Excellence across a variety of subjects. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:13:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4570233.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4570233.asp Education Secretary Fiona Hyslop has announced the publication of the strategic vision and key principles for assessment in Curriculum for Excellence. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:31:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4569208.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4569208.asp Tha Dualchas Nàdair na h-Alba (SNH) air stuth foghlam mu gnèithean inntinneach na h-Alba a chruthachadh. ‘S e sia bileagan Gàidhlig agus postairean a th’anns an t-sreath ‘Mu dheidhinn’. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:30:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/pressreleases/october/news_tcm4568799.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/pressreleases/october/news_tcm4568799.asp The Co-Create Project is asking new media and technology companies to form dynamic new partnerships with arts organisations to help develop innovative approaches to technology in education. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:26:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4568528.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4568528.asp An opportunity to submit your proposal for a workshop or presentation for the SIRCC National Conference June 2010. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:59:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4568526.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2009/educational/october/news_tcm4568526.asp This is an online consultation which consists of all proposed changes to the 'Supporting Children's Learning' code of practice. There is a questionnaire available for each section to provide your thoughts on the changes. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:50:00 GMT