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 Tue, 2 Dec 2008 05:47:49 GMT LT Scotland Tridion http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:18:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4517335.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4517335.asp The Scottish Government has announced a new approach to encourage more young people to stay in learning after they turn 16. ‘16+ Learning Choices’ was launched on Friday 28 November. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:18:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4517299.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4517299.asp Choisinn an sgioba bho Sgoil Mhic Neacail an duais anns a' cho-fharpais deasbaid aig BT an t-seachdain sa chaidh. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:26:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/october/news_tcm4509836.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/october/news_tcm4509836.asp Learning and Teaching Scotland would like to know all about your St Andrew's Day activities and events. If you're still looking for ideas for St Andrew's Day, you can download a leaflet published by the Scottish Government: 'St Andrew's Day leaflet for schools and pre-schools'. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:07:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4517250.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4517250.asp The Scotsman reports that a nursery without walls, where children play outdoors all day, is proving so popular with parents that it has become a full-time service. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:52:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4517242.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4517242.asp Scotland’s Chief Statistician published Children Looked After Statistics 2007-08 on 26 November 2008. This publication contains statistics on children who were looked after by or eligible for aftercare support from local authorities between 1 April 2007 and 31 March 2008. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:06:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4517240.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4517240.asp The Scottish Government has announced that Scotland's brightest pupils will have their abilities in languages and science stretched by education's newest qualifications since the introduction of the Advanced Higher in 2001. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:55:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4514326.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4514326.asp The Glasgow Science Centre is offering a transformational programme called ‘Inspire and Challenge’ that will support primary teachers to implement Curriculum for Excellence in science. The purpose of the Inspire and Challenge programme is to contribute to the successful introduction of Curriculum for Excellence for P1-P7 teachers. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:30:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4514104.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4514104.asp Entries are invited for the fourth year of this highly successful writing competition run in partnership with the National Galleries of Scotland, the English-Speaking Union and the Scottish Poetry Library. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:30:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4514272.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4514272.asp Careers Scotland reports that the BBC website is currently running a series on 'dream jobs'. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:43:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4514269.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4514269.asp SQA reports that 38 awards in 14 different categories were presented to a variety of education and training success stories from across Scotland recently at the annual Star Awards. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:20:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4514264.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4514264.asp Scotland Reads – The Edinburgh Story has won the Partnerships in Practice award category in the 2008 Standard Life Edinburgh Achievement Awards. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:05:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4514251.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4514251.asp Scotland's Chief Statistician today published a range of statistics relating to pupils in and outwith Scotland's schools. The publication includes statistics on children educated outwith school and pupil numbers and projected numbers for future years. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:19:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4514249.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4514249.asp Pupils at Bell Baxter High in Cupar took part in a mock election yesterday supported by an MSP from each political party in the Parliament. Teachers and pupils had the opportunity to listen to speeches, consider their verdict and place their vote. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:10:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4514245.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4514245.asp The BBC reports that primary school pupils are better behaved within the classroom than in the 1970s, says a long-term study by educational psychologists. The study credits better teaching and constant verbal encouragement as the reasons more pupils are paying attention to their work. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4514076.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4514076.asp Roinn na Gaidhealtachd a' coimhead airson tidsearan a theagaisgeas tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:43:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4512616.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4512616.asp The nominations for the 2009 Scottish Education Awards are now open. The Scottish Education Awards are a celebration of the good practice and innovative developments taking place in Scottish education. The awards highlight best practice in Scottish classrooms, celebrate schools and acknowledge the dedicated individuals who devote their lives to helping young people fulfil their potential. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:49:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4512567.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4512567.asp Tha a' Chuairt Dheireannach de Farpais 2008 gu bhith air a chumail ann am Pàrlamaid na h-Alba air Diardaoin 20/11/08 aig 7f. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:56:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4512566.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4512566.asp Theid deasbad Gàidhlig air adhart sa Phàrlamaid air Diardaoin 20/11/08. Tha seo mar phàirt den tachartas dà-latha - Gàidhlig sa Phàrlamaid - air Diardaoin agus Dihaoine an t-seachdain seo. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:51:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4512288.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4512288.asp Cuiridh Pàrlamaid na h-Alba am Plana Gàidhlig còig-bliadhna aice air bhog gu h-oifigeil air Diardaoin 20 Samhain. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:18:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4512269.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4512269.asp The BBC reports that according to a new survey commissioned by the European Commission, young Britons are amongst the least interested in pursuing careers in science. Yet they were amongst the most hopeful on what science might deliver. Many expect improvements in areas such as food and water quality, and communications technologies. Nearly 25,000 15-to-25-year-olds were interviewed for the Eurobarometer survey comparing views across all 27 EU member states. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:49:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4512188.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4512188.asp This Futurelab report brings together three papers which explore challenging questions around the role of digital techologies in young children's learning. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:43:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4512180.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4512180.asp The first university degree for nursery and childcare workers based on new professional standards is being offered in universities for the first time this year. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:12:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/pressreleases/november/news_tcm4512363.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/pressreleases/november/news_tcm4512363.asp Standard Life, in partnership with Learning and Teaching Scotland and Scottish Book Trust, is delighted to announce that On the Money is now available in Gaelic. Launched in English in June 2007, On the Money is a progressive and innovative financial capability project aimed at helping children aged 8-12 to become financially informed and aware, aiding their development into financially capable and responsible adults. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:27:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4511397.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4511397.asp PlaceBook Scotland is an innovative web-based project celebrating the relationship between the people of Scotland and particular places that mean something special to them. It encourages individuals and groups to record their feelings about a special place in different ways, such as through film, photographs, music and writing. This is then shared with others across the world on the PlaceBook Scotland website . Wed, 5 Nov 2008 14:34:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4511238.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4511238.asp The English-Speaking Union (ESU) Scotland has published, in partnership with Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS), a CPD brochure for teachers on ‘Debating in schools - courses for teachers’. Tue, 4 Nov 2008 09:03:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4511205.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4511205.asp HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) has published 'Science: a portrait of current practice in Scottish schools'. This publication is part of a series of portraits which builds on the messages of the Improving Scottish Education report. This portrait reviews the extent to which current practice in science is successfully promoting the four capacities of Curriculum for Excellence. Tue, 4 Nov 2008 08:51:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4510328.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4510328.asp The first phase of the Scotland’s Information initiative has been launched by SLIC. The scotlandsinformation.com website aims to open up the content of Scotland's archive, library and museum collections by providing a user-friendly online service for identifying content. Mon, 3 Nov 2008 16:28:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4510224.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4510224.asp The latest edition of the We Can and Must Do better newsletter is available now and focuses on the work on improving data collection and reporting. Mon, 3 Nov 2008 10:54:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4510211.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/november/news_tcm4510211.asp Fiona Hyslop, Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, has announced that new school exams will be introduced in 2014. Mon, 3 Nov 2008 09:54:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/october/news_tcm4510062.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/october/news_tcm4510062.asp LTS’s Connected magazine has been shortlisted for the Best Customer Magazine Award by the Periodical Publishers Association Scotland. The awards recognise excellence in publishing in Scotland from business, entertainment, communication, politics and retail. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:44:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/october/news_tcm4510037.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/october/news_tcm4510037.asp Learning and Teaching Scotland commissioned the Quality in Education Centre at the University of Strathclyde, in conjunction with colleagues from the Universities of Aberdeen and Glasgow, to carry out research on the continuing professional development (CPD) needs of teachers in years two to six of their professional lives. The research was undertaken in 2007. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:30:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/october/news_tcm4509408.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/october/news_tcm4509408.asp ‘Scotland’s History’ is an ambitious and unique multimedia project from BBC Scotland which will bring our country’s history to life. Spanning television, radio and online as well as a range of concerts and events throughout 2009, it will examine our nation’s past in ways that are new, different, refreshing and challenging. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:07:00 GMT