http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sett/index.asp Learning and Teaching Scotland is the lead organisation for the development and support of the Scottish curriculum. LTS works in partnership with the Scottish Government and education authorities to take forward the national education improvement agenda. Their aim is a world-class curriculum for Scotland. In this podcast we will be highlighting seminars from the Scottish Learning Festival. en-gb (c) Learning and Teaching Scotland podcast@ltscotland.org.uk podcast@ltscotland.org.uk Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:11:00 GMT LT Scotland Tridion http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/graphics/ltscotland-itunes.jpg http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/ Learning and Teaching Scotland is the lead organisation for the development and support of the Scottish curriculum. LTS works in partnership with the Scottish Government and education authorities to take forward the national education improvement agenda. Their aim is a world-class curriculum for Scotland. In this podcast we will be highlighting seminars from the Scottish Learning Festival. Learning and Teaching Scotland no Learning and Teaching Scotland podcast@ltscotland.org.uk Fri, 5 Oct 2007 14:33:33 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/glowandthecurriculumforexcellence.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/glowandthecurriculumforexcellence.asp Marie Dougan and Margo Williamson will discuss the crucial relationship between Glow and the Curriculum for Excellence Fri, 5 Oct 2007 14:33:33 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Marie Dougan and Margo Williamson will discuss the crucial relationship between Glow and the Curriculum for Excellence Marie Dougan and Margo Williamson will discuss the crucial relationship between Glow and the Curriculum for Excellence http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/useofvotingsystemtechnologiestosupportlearners.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/useofvotingsystemtechnologiestosupportlearners.asp Angela Grant discusses the potential for use of voting system technologies in formative assessment and active learning. Wed, 3 Oct 2007 11:17:56 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Angela Grant discusses the potential for use of voting system technologies in formative assessment and active learning. Angela Grant discusses the potential for use of voting system technologies in formative assessment and active learning. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/fosteringthereadinghabitpartnershipswithpublishers.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/fosteringthereadinghabitpartnershipswithpublishers.asp Nicola Morgan and Julia Rowlandson discuss getting the best out of published resources through working with publishers to create lifelong reading habits and skills in schools. Wed, 3 Oct 2007 11:14:55 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Nicola Morgan and Julia Rowlandson discuss getting the best out of published resources through working with publishers to create lifelong reading habits and skills in schools. Nicola Morgan and Julia Rowlandson discuss getting the best out of published resources through working with publishers to create lifelong reading habits and skills in schools. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/twinningbetweendenominationalandnondenominationalschools.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/twinningbetweendenominationalandnondenominationalschools.asp Carol Scott looks at twinning projects that give children the opportunity to build friendships and better understand each other’s backgrounds. Wed, 3 Oct 2007 11:11:58 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Carol Scott looks at twinning projects that give children the opportunity to build friendships and better understand each other’s backgrounds. Carol Scott looks at twinning projects that give children the opportunity to build friendships and better understand each other’s backgrounds. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/schoolsofambition.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/schoolsofambition.asp Teachers from Wallace Academy discuss curriculum flexibility, helping to develop teachers’ educational research skills, use of e-learning opportunities and integrating core skills across all subjects. Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:36:59 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Teachers from Wallace Academy discuss curriculum flexibility, helping to develop teachers’ educational research skills, use of e-learning opportunities and integrating core skills across all subjects. Teachers from Wallace Academy discuss curriculum flexibility, helping to develop teachers’ educational research skills, use of e-learning opportunities and integrating core skills across all subjects. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/creatingthecurriculumforexcellencethroughliteratureinlearning.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/creatingthecurriculumforexcellencethroughliteratureinlearning.asp Margaret Scott discusses Literature in Learning, an initiative which supports education staff and arts professionals in developing creative uses of language with children. Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:32:53 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Margaret Scott discusses Literature in Learning, an initiative which supports education staff and arts professionals in developing creative uses of language with children. Margaret Scott discusses Literature in Learning, an initiative which supports education staff and arts professionals in developing creative uses of language with children. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/earlyyears.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/earlyyears.asp Professor Aline-Wendy Dunlop considers the supports that early educators need as they embrace the challenge of changing classroom practices. Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:29:38 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Professor Aline-Wendy Dunlop considers the supports that early educators need as they embrace the challenge of changing classroom practices. Professor Aline-Wendy Dunlop considers the supports that early educators need as they embrace the challenge of changing classroom practices. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/leadership1.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/leadership1.asp Frank Adams focuses on key messages arising from the publication of HMIE’s report on Leadership for Learning. Wed, 3 Oct 2007 09:58:38 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Frank Adams focuses on key messages arising from the publication of HMIE’s report on Leadership for Learning. Frank Adams focuses on key messages arising from the publication of HMIE’s report on Leadership for Learning. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/howfeuersteinmethodologiescandevelopthefourcapacities.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/howfeuersteinmethodologiescandevelopthefourcapacities.asp Anne-Theresa Lawrie gives an introduction to the theories of Professor Reuven Feuerstein and the Curriculum for Excellence Wed, 3 Oct 2007 09:56:07 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Anne-Theresa Lawrie gives an introduction to the theories of Professor Reuven Feuerstein and the Curriculum for Excellence Anne-Theresa Lawrie gives an introduction to the theories of Professor Reuven Feuerstein and the Curriculum for Excellence http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/scienceeducationevolutionorrevolution.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/scienceeducationevolutionorrevolution.asp Professor Jack Jackson discusses the Science Strategy for Scotland and the Curriculum for Excellence. Wed, 3 Oct 2007 09:48:51 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Professor Jack Jackson discusses the Science Strategy for Scotland and the Curriculum for Excellence. Professor Jack Jackson discusses the Science Strategy for Scotland and the Curriculum for Excellence. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/aninconvenienttrutheducationresponse.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/aninconvenienttrutheducationresponse.asp Dr Alistair Lavery discusses the formal launch of the education materials accompanying Al Gore’s DVD ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ Wed, 3 Oct 2007 09:45:39 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Dr Alistair Lavery discusses the formal launch of the education materials accompanying Al Gore’s DVD ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ Dr Alistair Lavery discusses the formal launch of the education materials accompanying Al Gore’s DVD ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/harvardreflections.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/harvardreflections.asp Denise Sommerville gives a flavour of what was learned in relation to leadership at two different Summer Schools at Harvard University Wed, 3 Oct 2007 09:43:02 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Denise Sommerville gives a flavour of what was learned in relation to leadership at two different Summer Schools at Harvard University Denise Sommerville gives a flavour of what was learned in relation to leadership at two different Summer Schools at Harvard University http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/usingeassessmenttosupportteachersandlearners.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/usingeassessmenttosupportteachersandlearners.asp Martyn Ware provides an overview of use of e-assessment, focusing on the benefits emerging from it for learners and teachers. Wed, 3 Oct 2007 09:39:07 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Martyn Ware provides an overview of use of e-assessment, focusing on the benefits emerging from it for learners and teachers. Martyn Ware provides an overview of use of e-assessment, focusing on the benefits emerging from it for learners and teachers. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/internationaleducationinaction318.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/internationaleducationinaction318.asp Dr Judith McClure discusses how Scottish schools should promote an understanding and awareness of Scotland and its place in the world and promote the development of global citizens. Tue, 2 Oct 2007 17:50:07 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Dr Judith McClure discusses how Scottish schools should promote an understanding and awareness of Scotland and its place in the world and promote the development of global citizens. Dr Judith McClure discusses how Scottish schools should promote an understanding and awareness of Scotland and its place in the world and promote the development of global citizens. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/leadershipforlearning.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/leadershipforlearning.asp Alan Williamson presents an overview of leadership theory and practice grounded in the reality of the Scottish situation Tue, 2 Oct 2007 17:45:30 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Alan Williamson presents an overview of leadership theory and practice grounded in the reality of the Scottish situation Alan Williamson presents an overview of leadership theory and practice grounded in the reality of the Scottish situation http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/thechildatthecentreandtheselfevaluationframework.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/thechildatthecentreandtheselfevaluationframework.asp Christine Roebuck will discuss the the Child at the Centre and the self-evaluation framework. Tue, 2 Oct 2007 17:31:46 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Christine Roebuck will discuss the the Child at the Centre and the self-evaluation framework. Christine Roebuck will discuss the the Child at the Centre and the self-evaluation framework. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/fromacoalitionofthewillingtotheunitednations.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/fromacoalitionofthewillingtotheunitednations.asp Seminar about the planning, development and implementation of support, strategies and structures to enable teachers of Menzieshill High School to ‘work together’ towards an Assessment is for Learning (AifL) school. Tue, 2 Oct 2007 17:28:38 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Seminar about the planning, development and implementation of support, strategies and structures to enable teachers of Menzieshill High School to ‘work together’ towards an Assessment is for Learning (AifL) school. Seminar about the planning, development and implementation of support, strategies and structures to enable teachers of Menzieshill High School to ‘work together’ towards an Assessment is for Learning (AifL) school. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/teachingaboutislamophobiaintheclassroom.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/teachingaboutislamophobiaintheclassroom.asp David Gray discusses lesson ideas for raising issues of religious intolerance, focusing specifically on Islamophobia. Tue, 2 Oct 2007 16:59:15 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) David Gray discusses lesson ideas for raising issues of religious intolerance, focusing specifically on Islamophobia. David Gray discusses lesson ideas for raising issues of religious intolerance, focusing specifically on Islamophobia. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/developingmeaningfulinternationallinks.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/developingmeaningfulinternationallinks.asp Marlene Galashan discusses a recent visit to Embagweni in Malawi by a group of children from Stenhouse Primary School. Tue, 2 Oct 2007 15:40:56 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Marlene Galashan discusses a recent visit to Embagweni in Malawi by a group of children from Stenhouse Primary School. Marlene Galashan discusses a recent visit to Embagweni in Malawi by a group of children from Stenhouse Primary School. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/onthemoney.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/onthemoney.asp Anna Gibbons discusses the background to the financial education resource 'On The Money', and how it has been used in the classroom. Tue, 2 Oct 2007 15:36:19 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Anna Gibbons discusses the background to the financial education resource 'On The Money', and how it has been used in the classroom. Anna Gibbons discusses the background to the financial education resource 'On The Money', and how it has been used in the classroom. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/helptheyknowmorethanidomeetingtheneedsofourmostablepupils.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/helptheyknowmorethanidomeetingtheneedsofourmostablepupils.asp Margaret Sutherland discusses the best ways to meet the needs of able pupils within an inclusive and supportive framework. Tue, 2 Oct 2007 15:32:27 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Margaret Sutherland discusses the best ways to meet the needs of able pupils within an inclusive and supportive framework. Margaret Sutherland discusses the best ways to meet the needs of able pupils within an inclusive and supportive framework. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/creatingapedagogicalmeetingplaceinprimaryone.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/creatingapedagogicalmeetingplaceinprimaryone.asp Kevin Kelman discusses international research focusing on the pedagogies used in nursery settings and primary schools Tue, 2 Oct 2007 15:16:59 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Kevin Kelman discusses international research focusing on the pedagogies used in nursery settings and primary schools Kevin Kelman discusses international research focusing on the pedagogies used in nursery settings and primary schools http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/ourjourneytoexcellencealongthemicrotechroad.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/ourjourneytoexcellencealongthemicrotechroad.asp Mari Wallace discusses the creative use of ICT to support all aspects of learning and teaching. Tue, 2 Oct 2007 14:59:40 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Mari Wallace discusses the creative use of ICT to support all aspects of learning and teaching. Mari Wallace discusses the creative use of ICT to support all aspects of learning and teaching. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/acollaborativeapproachtodevelopinginformationliteracyskills.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/acollaborativeapproachtodevelopinginformationliteracyskills.asp Elspeth Scott discusses an information literacy program for S6 pupils, now covering three secondary schools and involving close collaboration amongst librarians, teachers and pupils. Tue, 2 Oct 2007 14:56:01 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Elspeth Scott discusses an information literacy program for S6 pupils, now covering three secondary schools and involving close collaboration amongst librarians, teachers and pupils. Elspeth Scott discusses an information literacy program for S6 pupils, now covering three secondary schools and involving close collaboration amongst librarians, teachers and pupils. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/towardsthecurriculumforexcellenceusinganinterdisciplinarystudytocombinelearningoutcomes.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/towardsthecurriculumforexcellenceusinganinterdisciplinarystudytocombinelearningoutcomes.asp This seminar examined how a primary school project on Anti-Sectarianism incorporated an inter-disciplinary approach to achieving a range of learning outcomes across the curriculum in keeping with the Curriculum for Excellence. Tue, 2 Oct 2007 14:48:00 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) This seminar examined how a primary school project on Anti-Sectarianism incorporated an inter-disciplinary approach to achieving a range of learning outcomes across the curriculum in keeping with the Curriculum for Excellence. This seminar examined how a primary school project on Anti-Sectarianism incorporated an inter-disciplinary approach to achieving a range of learning outcomes across the curriculum in keeping with the Curriculum for Excellence. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/artsandcultureintegratedacrosschildrensservicescurrentpracticeandopportunities.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/artsandcultureintegratedacrosschildrensservicescurrentpracticeandopportunities.asp Joan Parr discusses ways of integrating opportunities to participate in arts and culture as part of the Curriculum for Excellence. Tue, 2 Oct 2007 14:40:30 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Joan Parr discusses ways of integrating opportunities to participate in arts and culture as part of the Curriculum for Excellence. Joan Parr discusses ways of integrating opportunities to participate in arts and culture as part of the Curriculum for Excellence. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/literatureinlearningayearofscotsatlethamprimaryschoolwestlothian.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/literatureinlearningayearofscotsatlethamprimaryschoolwestlothian.asp Muriel Angus discusses ways to incorporate Scots into the curriculum. Tue, 2 Oct 2007 13:03:40 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Muriel Angus discusses ways to incorporate Scots into the curriculum. Muriel Angus discusses ways to incorporate Scots into the curriculum. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/thepowerfuleffectsofteachingthinkingexplicitlyasaskill.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/thepowerfuleffectsofteachingthinkingexplicitlyasaskill.asp Thirty years experience with the direct teaching of thinking as a skill all around the world. Teaching thinking as a subject increases the performance in every other subject between thirty and one hundred percent. Teaching thinking increases five fold the employment rate of unemployed youngsters. Teaching Thinking reduces criminality among violent youngsters by ninety percent. Teaching Thinking cuts corporate costs by millions of pounds. An understanding of the human brain as a self organising information systems leads to design of specific thinking tools; for perception, for creative thinking (lateral thinking) and for exploiting a subject. Traditional thinking is based on analysis and judgement. This is excellent but not enough. For the first time in history we can use creativity deliberately. Thu, 26 Oct 2006 17:56:41 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Thirty years experience with the direct teaching of thinking as a skill all around the world. Teaching thinking as a subject increases the performance in every other subject between thirty and one hundred percent. Teaching thinking increases five fold the employment rate of unemployed youngsters. Teaching Thinking reduces criminality among violent youngsters by ninety percent. Teaching Thinking cuts corporate costs by millions of pounds. An understanding of the human brain as a self organising information systems leads to design of specific thinking tools; for perception, for creative thinking (lateral thinking) and for exploiting a subject. Traditional thinking is based on analysis and judgement. This is excellent but not enough. For the first time in history we can use creativity deliberately. Thirty years experience with the direct teaching of thinking as a skill all around the world. Teaching thinking as a subject increases the performance in every other subject between thirty and one hundred percent. Teaching thinking increases five fold the employment rate of unemployed youngsters. Teaching Thinking reduces criminality among violent youngsters by ninety percent. Teaching Thinking cuts corporate costs by millions of pounds. An understanding of the human brain as a self organising information systems leads to design of specific thinking tools; for perception, for creative thinking (lateral thinking) and for exploiting a subject. Traditional thinking is based on analysis and judgement. This is excellent but not enough. For the first time in history we can use creativity deliberately. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/turninggoodteachersintogreatleaders.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/turninggoodteachersintogreatleaders.asp Everyone agrees that leadership in a school contributes greatly to producing high student outcomes. School leadership can come from the administration, teaching staff or both. While much is known about administrative leadership and how to develop it, less is known about teacher leadership. Few school authorities attempt to systemically identify and nurture teacher leaders. Thu, 19 Oct 2006 14:08:43 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Everyone agrees that leadership in a school contributes greatly to producing high student outcomes. School leadership can come from the administration, teaching staff or both. While much is known about administrative leadership and how to develop it, less is known about teacher leadership. Few school authorities attempt to systemically identify and nurture teacher leaders. Everyone agrees that leadership in a school contributes greatly to producing high student outcomes. School leadership can come from the administration, teaching staff or both. While much is known about administrative leadership and how to develop it, less is known about teacher leadership. Few school authorities attempt to systemically identify and nurture teacher leaders. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/ministerialaddressandeverythingismiscellaneous.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/ministerialaddressandeverythingismiscellaneous.asp Audio recording of the Scottish Learning Festival 2006 (SETT) keynote address by David Weinberger who discusses new ways to organise and store knowledge. He argues that, as information and the information about information are becoming digital, we are creating new principles of organisation free of traditional constraints. Fri, 13 Oct 2006 17:25:08 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Audio recording of the Scottish Learning Festival 2006 (SETT) keynote address by David Weinberger who discusses new ways to organise and store knowledge. He argues that, as information and the information about information are becoming digital, we are creating new principles of organisation free of traditional constraints. Audio recording of the Scottish Learning Festival 2006 (SETT) keynote address by David Weinberger who discusses new ways to organise and store knowledge. He argues that, as information and the information about information are becoming digital, we are creating new principles of organisation free of traditional constraints. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/successandsustainability.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/successandsustainability.asp Few of the efforts and effects of leadership succeed in being sustainable. Heroic or charismatic leaders can achieve short-term success, but it rarely survives beyond their departure. Micromanagers can lift performance, but this quickly fades once the leader is no longer breathing down people's necks. Like sustainable development, sustainable leadership is an imperative in today's educational and social world. There must be leadership that really can foster long term school improvement and ensure lasting success. The questions are – what does it look like and how can it be implemented in education? Drawing on long term studies of educational change over 30 years, and his co-authored book, Sustainable Leadership, Andy Hargreaves addresses what kinds and patterns of leadership make improvement sustainable in ways that matter, spread and last. Mon, 9 Oct 2006 18:09:39 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Few of the efforts and effects of leadership succeed in being sustainable. Heroic or charismatic leaders can achieve short-term success, but it rarely survives beyond their departure. Micromanagers can lift performance, but this quickly fades once the leader is no longer breathing down people's necks. Like sustainable development, sustainable leadership is an imperative in today's educational and social world. There must be leadership that really can foster long term school improvement and ensure lasting success. The questions are – what does it look like and how can it be implemented in education? Drawing on long term studies of educational change over 30 years, and his co-authored book, Sustainable Leadership, Andy Hargreaves addresses what kinds and patterns of leadership make improvement sustainable in ways that matter, spread and last. Few of the efforts and effects of leadership succeed in being sustainable. Heroic or charismatic leaders can achieve short-term success, but it rarely survives beyond their departure. Micromanagers can lift performance, but this quickly fades once the leader is no longer breathing down people's necks. Like sustainable development, sustainable leadership is an imperative in today's educational and social world. There must be leadership that really can foster long term school improvement and ensure lasting success. The questions are – what does it look like and how can it be implemented in education? Drawing on long term studies of educational change over 30 years, and his co-authored book, Sustainable Leadership, Andy Hargreaves addresses what kinds and patterns of leadership make improvement sustainable in ways that matter, spread and last. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/ssdntechnicalupdate.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/ssdntechnicalupdate.asp As Scottish local authorities engage with the Glow, there are a range of technical issues which will require to be taken account of. This seminar will add to the technical briefings which have been offered to local authority technical staff during the preceding months. The actual content will be focused on the tasks that need to facilitate access for users who are communication with the Intranet service from within the local authority network. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 12:14:57 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) As Scottish local authorities engage with the Glow, there are a range of technical issues which will require to be taken account of. This seminar will add to the technical briefings which have been offered to local authority technical staff during the preceding months. The actual content will be focused on the tasks that need to facilitate access for users who are communication with the Intranet service from within the local authority network. As Scottish local authorities engage with the Glow, there are a range of technical issues which will require to be taken account of. This seminar will add to the technical briefings which have been offered to local authority technical staff during the preceding months. The actual content will be focused on the tasks that need to facilitate access for users who are communication with the Intranet service from within the local authority network. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/crosscontinentalcrosscuttingthemes.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/crosscontinentalcrosscuttingthemes.asp Curriculum Review isn’t just happening in Scotland – in this seminar you can find out what is happening in Australia, and compare and contrast with the ongoing process of reflection and engagement in Scotland. The seminar will offer a view of experience from Victoria, where new Essential Learning Standards are being introduced, within a coherent framework which also addresses the integration of pedagogy, assessment and reporting and compare that with Scotland’s experience in developing new learning outcomes under A Curriculum for Excellence. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 12:12:33 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Curriculum Review isn’t just happening in Scotland – in this seminar you can find out what is happening in Australia, and compare and contrast with the ongoing process of reflection and engagement in Scotland. The seminar will offer a view of experience from Victoria, where new Essential Learning Standards are being introduced, within a coherent framework which also addresses the integration of pedagogy, assessment and reporting and compare that with Scotland’s experience in developing new learning outcomes under A Curriculum for Excellence. Curriculum Review isn’t just happening in Scotland – in this seminar you can find out what is happening in Australia, and compare and contrast with the ongoing process of reflection and engagement in Scotland. The seminar will offer a view of experience from Victoria, where new Essential Learning Standards are being introduced, within a coherent framework which also addresses the integration of pedagogy, assessment and reporting and compare that with Scotland’s experience in developing new learning outcomes under A Curriculum for Excellence. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/inspiringenquiringminds.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/inspiringenquiringminds.asp This interactive seminar illustrates the achievements of pupils and teachers within Jordanhill School’s Inspiring Enquiring Minds project. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 12:05:38 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) This interactive seminar illustrates the achievements of pupils and teachers within Jordanhill School’s Inspiring Enquiring Minds project. This interactive seminar illustrates the achievements of pupils and teachers within Jordanhill School’s Inspiring Enquiring Minds project. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/theassessmentisforlearningschool.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/theassessmentisforlearningschool.asp The seminar will explore the impact being made currently in schools across Scotland by the Assessment Is for Learning Programme, ‘the quiet revolution in Scottish education’, in the words of the Education Minister. The Assessment is for Learning Programme began in Scotland in 2002, and there is a commitment to ensure all schools are part of the programme by 2007, to ensure that assessment supports learning on a truly national basis. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 12:03:59 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) The seminar will explore the impact being made currently in schools across Scotland by the Assessment Is for Learning Programme, ‘the quiet revolution in Scottish education’, in the words of the Education Minister. The Assessment is for Learning Programme began in Scotland in 2002, and there is a commitment to ensure all schools are part of the programme by 2007, to ensure that assessment supports learning on a truly national basis. The seminar will explore the impact being made currently in schools across Scotland by the Assessment Is for Learning Programme, ‘the quiet revolution in Scottish education’, in the words of the Education Minister. The Assessment is for Learning Programme began in Scotland in 2002, and there is a commitment to ensure all schools are part of the programme by 2007, to ensure that assessment supports learning on a truly national basis. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/classroomsofthefuturetakinglearningoutdoors.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/classroomsofthefuturetakinglearningoutdoors.asp Presentation of some of the key findings from the Outdoor Connections research and its implications in delivering A Curriculum for Excellence. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:59:55 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Presentation of some of the key findings from the Outdoor Connections research and its implications in delivering A Curriculum for Excellence. Presentation of some of the key findings from the Outdoor Connections research and its implications in delivering A Curriculum for Excellence. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/dialmforlearning.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/dialmforlearning.asp In 2001 the M-learning project was launched. This was a pan-European project with a multi-million Euro budget. The three countries which took m-learning forward were Britain, Sweden and Italy. The target audience for the project was young adults who were at risk of social exclusion. They were people not involved in education, training or employment. Many were disaffected learners who had not succeeded at school. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:58:50 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) In 2001 the M-learning project was launched. This was a pan-European project with a multi-million Euro budget. The three countries which took m-learning forward were Britain, Sweden and Italy. The target audience for the project was young adults who were at risk of social exclusion. They were people not involved in education, training or employment. Many were disaffected learners who had not succeeded at school. In 2001 the M-learning project was launched. This was a pan-European project with a multi-million Euro budget. The three countries which took m-learning forward were Britain, Sweden and Italy. The target audience for the project was young adults who were at risk of social exclusion. They were people not involved in education, training or employment. Many were disaffected learners who had not succeeded at school. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/makingthepersonallearningplanningprocessareality.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/makingthepersonallearningplanningprocessareality.asp This seminar will look at the integration of formative assessment and personal learning planning processes into the teaching and learning methodologies utilised in English and maths classes. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:55:27 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) This seminar will look at the integration of formative assessment and personal learning planning processes into the teaching and learning methodologies utilised in English and maths classes. This seminar will look at the integration of formative assessment and personal learning planning processes into the teaching and learning methodologies utilised in English and maths classes. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/infantscancommunicate2.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/infantscancommunicate2.asp A project to develop communication skills, between Infants in Argyll Schools, utilising a variety of tools, ranging from telephone, digital photography and video, to Kidspiration, travelling bears and latterly Blog. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:48:55 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) A project to develop communication skills, between Infants in Argyll Schools, utilising a variety of tools, ranging from telephone, digital photography and video, to Kidspiration, travelling bears and latterly Blog. A project to develop communication skills, between Infants in Argyll Schools, utilising a variety of tools, ranging from telephone, digital photography and video, to Kidspiration, travelling bears and latterly Blog. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/parentalinvolvement.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/parentalinvolvement.asp The Parental Involvement Bill is expected to become an Act in Summer of 2006. Following this there will be a transition year where Local Authorities, Schools and Parents will be working together to look at how parents can become increasingly involved in supporting their children’s learning at home and in partnership with the School. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:47:44 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) The Parental Involvement Bill is expected to become an Act in Summer of 2006. Following this there will be a transition year where Local Authorities, Schools and Parents will be working together to look at how parents can become increasingly involved in supporting their children’s learning at home and in partnership with the School. The Parental Involvement Bill is expected to become an Act in Summer of 2006. Following this there will be a transition year where Local Authorities, Schools and Parents will be working together to look at how parents can become increasingly involved in supporting their children’s learning at home and in partnership with the School. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/inspiringleadership.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/inspiringleadership.asp This session will explore some of the current developments in leadership thinking, specifically those emanating from such key thinkers as Robert Greenleaf, Ron Heifetz and Howard Gardiner. The session will look at the relevance of these approaches to leading and learning within the educational context, and will then move on to explore what this means in personal and professional development terms for educationalists. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:34:57 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) This session will explore some of the current developments in leadership thinking, specifically those emanating from such key thinkers as Robert Greenleaf, Ron Heifetz and Howard Gardiner. The session will look at the relevance of these approaches to leading and learning within the educational context, and will then move on to explore what this means in personal and professional development terms for educationalists. This session will explore some of the current developments in leadership thinking, specifically those emanating from such key thinkers as Robert Greenleaf, Ron Heifetz and Howard Gardiner. The session will look at the relevance of these approaches to leading and learning within the educational context, and will then move on to explore what this means in personal and professional development terms for educationalists. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/motivationwithinacurriculumforexcellence.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/motivationwithinacurriculumforexcellence.asp Adults working with young (or older) people, often seek ways to understand the key to motivating people, especially when the odds are stacked against them and when set-backs can all too easily create a sense of hopelessness and undermine success. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:32:05 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Adults working with young (or older) people, often seek ways to understand the key to motivating people, especially when the odds are stacked against them and when set-backs can all too easily create a sense of hopelessness and undermine success. Adults working with young (or older) people, often seek ways to understand the key to motivating people, especially when the odds are stacked against them and when set-backs can all too easily create a sense of hopelessness and undermine success. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/benchmarkingscottisheducation.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/benchmarkingscottisheducation.asp The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is the international survey of 15 year olds’ attainment in reading, mathematical and scientific literacy. Scotland has one of the best education systems in the world. In the last PISA study in 2003, which involved 41 of the most developed nations in the world, for each domain (reading, mathematics and science); Scotland performed in the top third of nations. Andreas will provide an analysis of Scotland’s performance in PISA 2003, comparing us against other high performing nations (our priority benchmarking countries of Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand and Canada), highlighting factors which may contribute to high performance. A number of international good practice workshops, on Scotland’s priority themes, have been organised with Scotland’s benchmarking countries to complement this session. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:30:29 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is the international survey of 15 year olds’ attainment in reading, mathematical and scientific literacy. Scotland has one of the best education systems in the world. In the last PISA study in 2003, which involved 41 of the most developed nations in the world, for each domain (reading, mathematics and science); Scotland performed in the top third of nations. Andreas will provide an analysis of Scotland’s performance in PISA 2003, comparing us against other high performing nations (our priority benchmarking countries of Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand and Canada), highlighting factors which may contribute to high performance. A number of international good practice workshops, on Scotland’s priority themes, have been organised with Scotland’s benchmarking countries to complement this session. The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is the international survey of 15 year olds’ attainment in reading, mathematical and scientific literacy. Scotland has one of the best education systems in the world. In the last PISA study in 2003, which involved 41 of the most developed nations in the world, for each domain (reading, mathematics and science); Scotland performed in the top third of nations. Andreas will provide an analysis of Scotland’s performance in PISA 2003, comparing us against other high performing nations (our priority benchmarking countries of Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand and Canada), highlighting factors which may contribute to high performance. A number of international good practice workshops, on Scotland’s priority themes, have been organised with Scotland’s benchmarking countries to complement this session. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/newapproachestoengaginglearners.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/newapproachestoengaginglearners.asp Frank Pignatelli will discuss how learndirect scotland has seen significant success in engaging many thousands of disaffected and disillusioned learners. He will describe the theoretic framework within which this work has been done and will offer examples of the approaches which have led to this success. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:28:34 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Frank Pignatelli will discuss how learndirect scotland has seen significant success in engaging many thousands of disaffected and disillusioned learners. He will describe the theoretic framework within which this work has been done and will offer examples of the approaches which have led to this success. Frank Pignatelli will discuss how learndirect scotland has seen significant success in engaging many thousands of disaffected and disillusioned learners. He will describe the theoretic framework within which this work has been done and will offer examples of the approaches which have led to this success. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/theleadingoflearningthroughtheschoollibrary.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/theleadingoflearningthroughtheschoollibrary.asp This seminar will present current research on the development of the school library as a dynamic agent of learning in information age schools. Current research related to information literacy, information technology, and reading will be explored, as well as effective dynamics of learning through school libraries. It will draw on three research studies undertaken by the speaker that has involved 20,000 students and 1,200 classroom teachers in Ohio, Delaware and New Jersey. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:24:54 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) This seminar will present current research on the development of the school library as a dynamic agent of learning in information age schools. Current research related to information literacy, information technology, and reading will be explored, as well as effective dynamics of learning through school libraries. It will draw on three research studies undertaken by the speaker that has involved 20,000 students and 1,200 classroom teachers in Ohio, Delaware and New Jersey. This seminar will present current research on the development of the school library as a dynamic agent of learning in information age schools. Current research related to information literacy, information technology, and reading will be explored, as well as effective dynamics of learning through school libraries. It will draw on three research studies undertaken by the speaker that has involved 20,000 students and 1,200 classroom teachers in Ohio, Delaware and New Jersey. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/developinginformationskillsinsecondaryschools.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/developinginformationskillsinsecondaryschools.asp This seminar will share North Lanarkshire’s experience in developing information skills in secondary schools supported by the Information Handling Skills course developed by SLIC, learndirect Scotland and Scottish Enterprise Glasgow. Information Handling Skills was developed by the Scottish Further Education Unit and eCom Scotland on behalf of the partners. The course consists of 23 learning bites to support post 16 year olds develop a range of skills in using and retrieving information, including planning, searching and evaluation. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:21:25 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) This seminar will share North Lanarkshire’s experience in developing information skills in secondary schools supported by the Information Handling Skills course developed by SLIC, learndirect Scotland and Scottish Enterprise Glasgow. Information Handling Skills was developed by the Scottish Further Education Unit and eCom Scotland on behalf of the partners. The course consists of 23 learning bites to support post 16 year olds develop a range of skills in using and retrieving information, including planning, searching and evaluation. This seminar will share North Lanarkshire’s experience in developing information skills in secondary schools supported by the Information Handling Skills course developed by SLIC, learndirect Scotland and Scottish Enterprise Glasgow. Information Handling Skills was developed by the Scottish Further Education Unit and eCom Scotland on behalf of the partners. The course consists of 23 learning bites to support post 16 year olds develop a range of skills in using and retrieving information, including planning, searching and evaluation. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/informationliteracyandthecurriculuminnorthayrshire.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/informationliteracyandthecurriculuminnorthayrshire.asp As a result of the successful evaluation of the Primary School Library Project and based on practice developed during the pilot phase of the North Ayrshire Information Literacy Toolkit, information literacy is now a feature of the curriculum in North Ayrshire primary schools. This seminar will examine the background to the development of Information Literacy Toolkit, provide an overview of the resources contained within it, and provide interesting case studies of the way in which the programme has been developed within schools. Information Literacy in the primary curriculum will be presented as a feature of all aspects of the curriculum, including ICT, reader development and the development of successful, confident learners. The toolkit has also been piloted within two secondary schools and discussion will take place as to the usefulness of the toolkit at this level and its possible extension to support learning within S1 and S2. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:19:46 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) As a result of the successful evaluation of the Primary School Library Project and based on practice developed during the pilot phase of the North Ayrshire Information Literacy Toolkit, information literacy is now a feature of the curriculum in North Ayrshire primary schools. This seminar will examine the background to the development of Information Literacy Toolkit, provide an overview of the resources contained within it, and provide interesting case studies of the way in which the programme has been developed within schools. Information Literacy in the primary curriculum will be presented as a feature of all aspects of the curriculum, including ICT, reader development and the development of successful, confident learners. The toolkit has also been piloted within two secondary schools and discussion will take place as to the usefulness of the toolkit at this level and its possible extension to support learning within S1 and S2. As a result of the successful evaluation of the Primary School Library Project and based on practice developed during the pilot phase of the North Ayrshire Information Literacy Toolkit, information literacy is now a feature of the curriculum in North Ayrshire primary schools. This seminar will examine the background to the development of Information Literacy Toolkit, provide an overview of the resources contained within it, and provide interesting case studies of the way in which the programme has been developed within schools. Information Literacy in the primary curriculum will be presented as a feature of all aspects of the curriculum, including ICT, reader development and the development of successful, confident learners. The toolkit has also been piloted within two secondary schools and discussion will take place as to the usefulness of the toolkit at this level and its possible extension to support learning within S1 and S2. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/Makinglearningfun.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/Makinglearningfun.asp Having already excelled in her teacher training Susan Ward arrived at Juniper Green Primary School with many new ideas and a range of excellent skills in learning and teaching. Susan has a great empathy for young children and has created a classroom where each child knows that they are known and cared for as an individual. This is shown not only by the compassion shown by Susan but by the way in which she has encouraged her class to support and ‘build-up’ each other. This has been done in a variety of ways from a Build-up Wall where children record the nice things they have done for each other to the use of My Whiskers, A cuddly bunny who is there for any child who needs a hug. Susan is at the fore front of a personal learning planning pilot within the cluster where she is helping children develop greater awareness of their own learning. Susan is described as an exceptional asset to the school. On one memorable occasion Susan’s class were finishing some personal and social development work on feelings and emotions by singing and dancing to a version of James Brown’s ‘I feel good’. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:10:43 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Having already excelled in her teacher training Susan Ward arrived at Juniper Green Primary School with many new ideas and a range of excellent skills in learning and teaching. Susan has a great empathy for young children and has created a classroom where each child knows that they are known and cared for as an individual. This is shown not only by the compassion shown by Susan but by the way in which she has encouraged her class to support and ‘build-up’ each other. This has been done in a variety of ways from a Build-up Wall where children record the nice things they have done for each other to the use of My Whiskers, A cuddly bunny who is there for any child who needs a hug. Susan is at the fore front of a personal learning planning pilot within the cluster where she is helping children develop greater awareness of their own learning. Susan is described as an exceptional asset to the school. On one memorable occasion Susan’s class were finishing some personal and social development work on feelings and emotions by singing and dancing to a version of James Brown’s ‘I feel good’. Having already excelled in her teacher training Susan Ward arrived at Juniper Green Primary School with many new ideas and a range of excellent skills in learning and teaching. Susan has a great empathy for young children and has created a classroom where each child knows that they are known and cared for as an individual. This is shown not only by the compassion shown by Susan but by the way in which she has encouraged her class to support and ‘build-up’ each other. This has been done in a variety of ways from a Build-up Wall where children record the nice things they have done for each other to the use of My Whiskers, A cuddly bunny who is there for any child who needs a hug. Susan is at the fore front of a personal learning planning pilot within the cluster where she is helping children develop greater awareness of their own learning. Susan is described as an exceptional asset to the school. On one memorable occasion Susan’s class were finishing some personal and social development work on feelings and emotions by singing and dancing to a version of James Brown’s ‘I feel good’. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/collaborationinanonlineenvironment.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/collaborationinanonlineenvironment.asp This presentation looks at general trends in the use of technologies in learning environments and shows how collaboration in learning is key. It focuses on how on-line learning is changing to become much more participative than receptive - collaborative rather than content-based - and how the Internet can maximize opportunities for Education to groups previously excluded. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:08:03 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) This presentation looks at general trends in the use of technologies in learning environments and shows how collaboration in learning is key. It focuses on how on-line learning is changing to become much more participative than receptive - collaborative rather than content-based - and how the Internet can maximize opportunities for Education to groups previously excluded. This presentation looks at general trends in the use of technologies in learning environments and shows how collaboration in learning is key. It focuses on how on-line learning is changing to become much more participative than receptive - collaborative rather than content-based - and how the Internet can maximize opportunities for Education to groups previously excluded. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/closingtheopportunitygapineducation.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/closingtheopportunitygapineducation.asp Raising attainment of the lowest performing pupils is a key priority for the Scottish education system. This seminar will focus on comparing and discussing approaches to raising attainment levels of the bottom 20% of achievers from Scotland and Finland. Current approaches in Scotland include raising ambition and strengthening leadership throughout the education system, giving professional freedom to teachers to tailor learning to the needs of individual young people, reviewing curriculum and improving assessment and qualifications framework to provide greater choice and opportunity for all pupils, promoting parental involvement and improving support for learning for young people in challenging circumstances and using data effectively to target problems locally. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:06:31 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Raising attainment of the lowest performing pupils is a key priority for the Scottish education system. This seminar will focus on comparing and discussing approaches to raising attainment levels of the bottom 20% of achievers from Scotland and Finland. Current approaches in Scotland include raising ambition and strengthening leadership throughout the education system, giving professional freedom to teachers to tailor learning to the needs of individual young people, reviewing curriculum and improving assessment and qualifications framework to provide greater choice and opportunity for all pupils, promoting parental involvement and improving support for learning for young people in challenging circumstances and using data effectively to target problems locally. Raising attainment of the lowest performing pupils is a key priority for the Scottish education system. This seminar will focus on comparing and discussing approaches to raising attainment levels of the bottom 20% of achievers from Scotland and Finland. Current approaches in Scotland include raising ambition and strengthening leadership throughout the education system, giving professional freedom to teachers to tailor learning to the needs of individual young people, reviewing curriculum and improving assessment and qualifications framework to provide greater choice and opportunity for all pupils, promoting parental involvement and improving support for learning for young people in challenging circumstances and using data effectively to target problems locally. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/schoolsofambition2.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/schoolsofambition2.asp The Schools of Ambition programme is backing ideas from schools that will help them transform the experience of their pupils. Schools of Ambition are taking on new challenges and generating an ethos of ambition and opportunity in the life of the school. Two of the schools involved in the programme, St Ninian's High School, East Dunbartonshire (Wednesday) and Hawick High School, Scottish Borders (Thursday) will share their plans for transformation and reflect on their experiences so far. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:45:10 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) The Schools of Ambition programme is backing ideas from schools that will help them transform the experience of their pupils. Schools of Ambition are taking on new challenges and generating an ethos of ambition and opportunity in the life of the school. Two of the schools involved in the programme, St Ninian's High School, East Dunbartonshire (Wednesday) and Hawick High School, Scottish Borders (Thursday) will share their plans for transformation and reflect on their experiences so far. The Schools of Ambition programme is backing ideas from schools that will help them transform the experience of their pupils. Schools of Ambition are taking on new challenges and generating an ethos of ambition and opportunity in the life of the school. Two of the schools involved in the programme, St Ninian's High School, East Dunbartonshire (Wednesday) and Hawick High School, Scottish Borders (Thursday) will share their plans for transformation and reflect on their experiences so far. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/engagingyoungpeopleinhealthpromotion.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/engagingyoungpeopleinhealthpromotion.asp Health promotion is a way of life at Raigmore Primary School. In 2005 P4 produced a DVD, Health Promotion A Way of Life, which they presented at seminars across Scotland. At Raigmore, parents, pupils and staff are consulted on lunch menu’s, and are given advice on healthy snacks and packed lunches. The school are proud to have their own garden where produce is grown, harvested, cooked and eaten at special lunchtimes. The tuck shop has changed its ways by selling only fruit, water and fruit juice and all P1 and P2 pupils receive free fruit 3 times a week. As well as all of this playground games are well resourced and structured and the Nursery has its own outdoor play area, very important considering that many live in upstairs flats. The school funds a Childrens Service Worker, who supports vulnerable children and families. In Raigmore, Health Promotion is not just an initiative it truly is a healthy sustainable way of life. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:43:56 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Health promotion is a way of life at Raigmore Primary School. In 2005 P4 produced a DVD, Health Promotion A Way of Life, which they presented at seminars across Scotland. At Raigmore, parents, pupils and staff are consulted on lunch menu’s, and are given advice on healthy snacks and packed lunches. The school are proud to have their own garden where produce is grown, harvested, cooked and eaten at special lunchtimes. The tuck shop has changed its ways by selling only fruit, water and fruit juice and all P1 and P2 pupils receive free fruit 3 times a week. As well as all of this playground games are well resourced and structured and the Nursery has its own outdoor play area, very important considering that many live in upstairs flats. The school funds a Childrens Service Worker, who supports vulnerable children and families. In Raigmore, Health Promotion is not just an initiative it truly is a healthy sustainable way of life. Health promotion is a way of life at Raigmore Primary School. In 2005 P4 produced a DVD, Health Promotion A Way of Life, which they presented at seminars across Scotland. At Raigmore, parents, pupils and staff are consulted on lunch menu’s, and are given advice on healthy snacks and packed lunches. The school are proud to have their own garden where produce is grown, harvested, cooked and eaten at special lunchtimes. The tuck shop has changed its ways by selling only fruit, water and fruit juice and all P1 and P2 pupils receive free fruit 3 times a week. As well as all of this playground games are well resourced and structured and the Nursery has its own outdoor play area, very important considering that many live in upstairs flats. The school funds a Childrens Service Worker, who supports vulnerable children and families. In Raigmore, Health Promotion is not just an initiative it truly is a healthy sustainable way of life. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/maximisingthepotentialofict.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/maximisingthepotentialofict.asp The Primary 7 pupils at Hillhead Primary School have been using ICT to produce news reports on events in the school and the community. Pupils collect news reports on school and local events; they write a news script then videotape the report with a green background. By keying the software to the background colour they can make it transparent so that any picture they overlay will show through. Using this they are able to transport themselves to The North Pole for Christmas or The Eiffel tower when talking about the P6 French day. The pupils ICT skills are enhanced by working with video through using the camera, blue screen and Adobe Elements they are able to create very impressive news reports. The strength of this project lies in its innovative use of ICT, its inclusive nature and the ownership it gives pupils in their learning. It also increases their interests in the school and the wider community, developing strong citizenship skills for the future. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:42:31 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) The Primary 7 pupils at Hillhead Primary School have been using ICT to produce news reports on events in the school and the community. Pupils collect news reports on school and local events; they write a news script then videotape the report with a green background. By keying the software to the background colour they can make it transparent so that any picture they overlay will show through. Using this they are able to transport themselves to The North Pole for Christmas or The Eiffel tower when talking about the P6 French day. The pupils ICT skills are enhanced by working with video through using the camera, blue screen and Adobe Elements they are able to create very impressive news reports. The strength of this project lies in its innovative use of ICT, its inclusive nature and the ownership it gives pupils in their learning. It also increases their interests in the school and the wider community, developing strong citizenship skills for the future. The Primary 7 pupils at Hillhead Primary School have been using ICT to produce news reports on events in the school and the community. Pupils collect news reports on school and local events; they write a news script then videotape the report with a green background. By keying the software to the background colour they can make it transparent so that any picture they overlay will show through. Using this they are able to transport themselves to The North Pole for Christmas or The Eiffel tower when talking about the P6 French day. The pupils ICT skills are enhanced by working with video through using the camera, blue screen and Adobe Elements they are able to create very impressive news reports. The strength of this project lies in its innovative use of ICT, its inclusive nature and the ownership it gives pupils in their learning. It also increases their interests in the school and the wider community, developing strong citizenship skills for the future. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/bbcjamforprimaryagedchildren.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/bbcjamforprimaryagedchildren.asp BBC Jam is a new learning service for 5 to 16 year olds, designed to inspire them to explore, learn and create. It offers all learners in the UK an interactive broadband learning experience putting them in charge of what, when, where and how they want to learn. This innovative service has been created for 21st century learners – with them, for them and for their world. All the activities have been created in conjunction with learners themselves and a vibrant cross-section of the educational community. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:30:26 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) BBC Jam is a new learning service for 5 to 16 year olds, designed to inspire them to explore, learn and create. It offers all learners in the UK an interactive broadband learning experience putting them in charge of what, when, where and how they want to learn. This innovative service has been created for 21st century learners – with them, for them and for their world. All the activities have been created in conjunction with learners themselves and a vibrant cross-section of the educational community. BBC Jam is a new learning service for 5 to 16 year olds, designed to inspire them to explore, learn and create. It offers all learners in the UK an interactive broadband learning experience putting them in charge of what, when, where and how they want to learn. This innovative service has been created for 21st century learners – with them, for them and for their world. All the activities have been created in conjunction with learners themselves and a vibrant cross-section of the educational community. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/yourschoolsownradiostation.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/yourschoolsownradiostation.asp Radiowaves is a BETT award wining initiative which allows schools to set up their own radio stations in a safe web based environment. The software is easy to use and the web site itself provides a secure environment for pupils to be creative in the use of radio. The basis of the Radiowaves programme is the use of professional quality but reasonable priced MP3 recording equipment to make programmes on a huge range of topics, edit them in school and then upload them to the Radiowaves site where they can be listened to across the cluster and even by auntie in Australia! Radiowaves is already active in several countries out with the UK. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:03:51 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Radiowaves is a BETT award wining initiative which allows schools to set up their own radio stations in a safe web based environment. The software is easy to use and the web site itself provides a secure environment for pupils to be creative in the use of radio. The basis of the Radiowaves programme is the use of professional quality but reasonable priced MP3 recording equipment to make programmes on a huge range of topics, edit them in school and then upload them to the Radiowaves site where they can be listened to across the cluster and even by auntie in Australia! Radiowaves is already active in several countries out with the UK. Radiowaves is a BETT award wining initiative which allows schools to set up their own radio stations in a safe web based environment. The software is easy to use and the web site itself provides a secure environment for pupils to be creative in the use of radio. The basis of the Radiowaves programme is the use of professional quality but reasonable priced MP3 recording equipment to make programmes on a huge range of topics, edit them in school and then upload them to the Radiowaves site where they can be listened to across the cluster and even by auntie in Australia! Radiowaves is already active in several countries out with the UK. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/makingacurriculumforexcellencerealityearlyyears.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/makingacurriculumforexcellencerealityearlyyears.asp A Curriculum for Excellence reinforces the emphasis on playful learning so that young children will have continuity of experience from pre-school to primary. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:51:16 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) A Curriculum for Excellence reinforces the emphasis on playful learning so that young children will have continuity of experience from pre-school to primary. A Curriculum for Excellence reinforces the emphasis on playful learning so that young children will have continuity of experience from pre-school to primary. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/intouchwithlearning2.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/intouchwithlearning2.asp One of the most instinctive ways young children learn is through their senses. A touch screen plasma encourages ‘hands on’ exploration in a new and fun way. Instead of using a computer mouse, the children make things happen by touching the screen. They can draw or write directly onto the screen using their fingers. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:48:56 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) One of the most instinctive ways young children learn is through their senses. A touch screen plasma encourages ‘hands on’ exploration in a new and fun way. Instead of using a computer mouse, the children make things happen by touching the screen. They can draw or write directly onto the screen using their fingers. One of the most instinctive ways young children learn is through their senses. A touch screen plasma encourages ‘hands on’ exploration in a new and fun way. Instead of using a computer mouse, the children make things happen by touching the screen. They can draw or write directly onto the screen using their fingers. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/comparedanishandscottishapproaches.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/comparedanishandscottishapproaches.asp There is increasing interest in the role of the arts and culture in learning and teaching in the early years. While aesthetic and expressive development already forms a key element in the curriculum, there is increasing awareness of the role culture can play in supporting learning across the curriculum. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:47:18 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) There is increasing interest in the role of the arts and culture in learning and teaching in the early years. While aesthetic and expressive development already forms a key element in the curriculum, there is increasing awareness of the role culture can play in supporting learning across the curriculum. There is increasing interest in the role of the arts and culture in learning and teaching in the early years. While aesthetic and expressive development already forms a key element in the curriculum, there is increasing awareness of the role culture can play in supporting learning across the curriculum. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/identifyingandsupportingchildrenwithadditionallearningneeds.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/identifyingandsupportingchildrenwithadditionallearningneeds.asp As many pieces of recent research have claimed a huge increase in the number of children presenting with additional learning needs (at all levels of severity), practitioners have a huge responsibility both in identifying what is amiss and in preparing strategies to reduce the effects. This is not an easy thing to do but it is so important that steps are taken in the early years before the children’s self-esteem is harmed and learning, right across the board is impaired. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:40:21 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) As many pieces of recent research have claimed a huge increase in the number of children presenting with additional learning needs (at all levels of severity), practitioners have a huge responsibility both in identifying what is amiss and in preparing strategies to reduce the effects. This is not an easy thing to do but it is so important that steps are taken in the early years before the children’s self-esteem is harmed and learning, right across the board is impaired. As many pieces of recent research have claimed a huge increase in the number of children presenting with additional learning needs (at all levels of severity), practitioners have a huge responsibility both in identifying what is amiss and in preparing strategies to reduce the effects. This is not an easy thing to do but it is so important that steps are taken in the early years before the children’s self-esteem is harmed and learning, right across the board is impaired. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/thefutureofnurseryandearlyyearseducation.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/thefutureofnurseryandearlyyearseducation.asp This session will focus on recent changes and developments within the area of early years teaching and learning. Quality nursery education provision is vital for the all-round development of our children. Norma will look at recent changes and developments within the area of early years teaching and learning and how the EIS is supporting the work done by nursery teachers in Scotland. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:37:40 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) This session will focus on recent changes and developments within the area of early years teaching and learning. Quality nursery education provision is vital for the all-round development of our children. Norma will look at recent changes and developments within the area of early years teaching and learning and how the EIS is supporting the work done by nursery teachers in Scotland. This session will focus on recent changes and developments within the area of early years teaching and learning. Quality nursery education provision is vital for the all-round development of our children. Norma will look at recent changes and developments within the area of early years teaching and learning and how the EIS is supporting the work done by nursery teachers in Scotland. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/makingacurriculumforexcellencerealityadditionalsupportneeds.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/makingacurriculumforexcellencerealityadditionalsupportneeds.asp Many educators and support staff involved in providing additional support needs have been working in accordance with the principles of A Curriculum for Excellence for some time. This seminar provides some practical examples of this. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:35:56 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Many educators and support staff involved in providing additional support needs have been working in accordance with the principles of A Curriculum for Excellence for some time. This seminar provides some practical examples of this. Many educators and support staff involved in providing additional support needs have been working in accordance with the principles of A Curriculum for Excellence for some time. This seminar provides some practical examples of this. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/digitalcontentforssdn.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/digitalcontentforssdn.asp LT Scotland has commissioned a range of new content and tools for use in teaching and learning. This seminar will give you an advance preview of the exciting resources which will be made available through Glow. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:33:20 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) LT Scotland has commissioned a range of new content and tools for use in teaching and learning. This seminar will give you an advance preview of the exciting resources which will be made available through Glow. LT Scotland has commissioned a range of new content and tools for use in teaching and learning. This seminar will give you an advance preview of the exciting resources which will be made available through Glow. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/assessmentisforlearning.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/assessmentisforlearning.asp This SETT 06 podcast looks at Assessment for Learning (formative assessment)'s independent evaluation by the University of London, Institute of Education. The evalution show that AifL has had an impact in Scottish classrooms: ‘Teachers were enthusiastic, well motivated, reported changes in their understanding of formative assessment and their pedagogical and assessment practices. They reported that the project had made a substantial contribution to their personal and professional development.’ Thu, 21 Sep 2006 09:30:00 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) This SETT 06 podcast looks at Assessment for Learning (formative assessment)'s independent evaluation by the University of London, Institute of Education. The evalution show that AifL has had an impact in Scottish classrooms: ‘Teachers were enthusiastic, well motivated, reported changes in their understanding of formative assessment and their pedagogical and assessment practices. They reported that the project had made a substantial contribution to their personal and professional development.’ This SETT 06 podcast looks at Assessment for Learning (formative assessment)'s independent evaluation by the University of London, Institute of Education. The evalution show that AifL has had an impact in Scottish classrooms: ‘Teachers were enthusiastic, well motivated, reported changes in their understanding of formative assessment and their pedagogical and assessment practices. They reported that the project had made a substantial contribution to their personal and professional development.’ http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/nationalcontentpartnerships2.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/nationalcontentpartnerships2.asp This seminar looks at the how the two organisations have worked together to meet their common need of providing high quality learning materials for Scottish schools. Michael will talk about the services provided by the National Library of Scotland and Paddy will talk about how LT Scotland will facilitate the delivery of NLS content to learners through Glow. Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:00:00 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) This seminar looks at the how the two organisations have worked together to meet their common need of providing high quality learning materials for Scottish schools. Michael will talk about the services provided by the National Library of Scotland and Paddy will talk about how LT Scotland will facilitate the delivery of NLS content to learners through Glow. This seminar looks at the how the two organisations have worked together to meet their common need of providing high quality learning materials for Scottish schools. Michael will talk about the services provided by the National Library of Scotland and Paddy will talk about how LT Scotland will facilitate the delivery of NLS content to learners through Glow. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/powerpointsings.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2006/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/powerpointsings.asp PowerPoint is sometimes used to the point of overkill in presentations but can be an underused tool for teaching and learning. This seminar encourages early years’ staff to explore the potential of PowerPoint to create animated stories and songs. It demonstrates a refinement of several years work in developing the potential of PowerPoint as a tool for learning and integrating ICT into the curriculum. The seminar will illustrate how creating interactive learning objects can be used to support children’s current interests in learning; develops ICT skills; promote collaboration and peer to peer learning. Children’s involvement ranges from choosing songs; creating musical accompaniments, talking or singing a ‘voice over’ and creating/selecting appropriate clip art. Mon, 18 Sep 2006 16:54:32 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) PowerPoint is sometimes used to the point of overkill in presentations but can be an underused tool for teaching and learning. This seminar encourages early years’ staff to explore the potential of PowerPoint to create animated stories and songs. It demonstrates a refinement of several years work in developing the potential of PowerPoint as a tool for learning and integrating ICT into the curriculum. The seminar will illustrate how creating interactive learning objects can be used to support children’s current interests in learning; develops ICT skills; promote collaboration and peer to peer learning. Children’s involvement ranges from choosing songs; creating musical accompaniments, talking or singing a ‘voice over’ and creating/selecting appropriate clip art. PowerPoint is sometimes used to the point of overkill in presentations but can be an underused tool for teaching and learning. This seminar encourages early years’ staff to explore the potential of PowerPoint to create animated stories and songs. It demonstrates a refinement of several years work in developing the potential of PowerPoint as a tool for learning and integrating ICT into the curriculum. The seminar will illustrate how creating interactive learning objects can be used to support children’s current interests in learning; develops ICT skills; promote collaboration and peer to peer learning. Children’s involvement ranges from choosing songs; creating musical accompaniments, talking or singing a ‘voice over’ and creating/selecting appropriate clip art. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/creatingconfidentschools.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/creatingconfidentschools.asp This session examines the barriers to confidence in Scottish education and how we can create schools which build the confidence of both pupils and teachers. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:46:32 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) This session examines the barriers to confidence in Scottish education and how we can create schools which build the confidence of both pupils and teachers. This session examines the barriers to confidence in Scottish education and how we can create schools which build the confidence of both pupils and teachers. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/cpdandthelearningagenda.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/cpdandthelearningagenda.asp This seminar examines the continuing professional development (CPD) of teachers, including self-evaluation, ongoing personal reflection, the balance between individual and personal development needs and local and national priorities. To support teachers in their lifelong learning, innovative approaches to learning and the provision of learning are being developed. Partnerships between universities, local authorities, other providers and the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), the teacher trade union, are being formed. Union learning representatives are educated and trained to guide and support teachers through each stage of their career. By enhancing their professional knowledge and expertise, Scottish teachers are well equipped to take forward teaching and learning in schools and to nurture a desire for lifelong learning in young people. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:44:12 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) This seminar examines the continuing professional development (CPD) of teachers, including self-evaluation, ongoing personal reflection, the balance between individual and personal development needs and local and national priorities. To support teachers in their lifelong learning, innovative approaches to learning and the provision of learning are being developed. Partnerships between universities, local authorities, other providers and the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), the teacher trade union, are being formed. Union learning representatives are educated and trained to guide and support teachers through each stage of their career. By enhancing their professional knowledge and expertise, Scottish teachers are well equipped to take forward teaching and learning in schools and to nurture a desire for lifelong learning in young people. This seminar examines the continuing professional development (CPD) of teachers, including self-evaluation, ongoing personal reflection, the balance between individual and personal development needs and local and national priorities. To support teachers in their lifelong learning, innovative approaches to learning and the provision of learning are being developed. Partnerships between universities, local authorities, other providers and the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), the teacher trade union, are being formed. Union learning representatives are educated and trained to guide and support teachers through each stage of their career. By enhancing their professional knowledge and expertise, Scottish teachers are well equipped to take forward teaching and learning in schools and to nurture a desire for lifelong learning in young people. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/collaborationusingict.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/collaborationusingict.asp The seminar will describe the SCHOLAR project in Northern Ireland which won a Becta award in January 2005. It involved four schools agreeing to work together on a specific learning outcome. The project won a Becta award in January 2005. The four schools worked together sharing syllabus ideas and approaches as well as using the discussion board to support pupil learning. Approaches to the topic included developing a more independent learning approach using the opportunity that the SCHOLAR resource provided. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:44:11 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) The seminar will describe the SCHOLAR project in Northern Ireland which won a Becta award in January 2005. It involved four schools agreeing to work together on a specific learning outcome. The project won a Becta award in January 2005. The four schools worked together sharing syllabus ideas and approaches as well as using the discussion board to support pupil learning. Approaches to the topic included developing a more independent learning approach using the opportunity that the SCHOLAR resource provided. The seminar will describe the SCHOLAR project in Northern Ireland which won a Becta award in January 2005. It involved four schools agreeing to work together on a specific learning outcome. The project won a Becta award in January 2005. The four schools worked together sharing syllabus ideas and approaches as well as using the discussion board to support pupil learning. Approaches to the topic included developing a more independent learning approach using the opportunity that the SCHOLAR resource provided. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/partnershipapproachestolanguageteaching.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/partnershipapproachestolanguageteaching.asp The focus of the seminar will be the effectiveness of Inverclyde and IBM's involvement over the past five years with languages and IT. A long standing, award-winning course has been developed in which sixth year students of French and Spanish can attend a business course with languages. Every second week, the students attend IBM where they have a mentor with whom they can listen in on calls from abroad, and attend various seminars. This can lead to the Modern Apprenticeship Scheme. This entails a four year course where apprentices, as full time employees of the company, develop their business and languages skills, leading to progression within IBM. John will be assisted in the seminar by Clare Gardiner, IBM Campus Languages and IT Co-ordinator, by two Modern Apprentices, Anne Knox of Notre Dame High School, and a couple of students who have recently completed the course. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:44:09 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) The focus of the seminar will be the effectiveness of Inverclyde and IBM's involvement over the past five years with languages and IT. A long standing, award-winning course has been developed in which sixth year students of French and Spanish can attend a business course with languages. Every second week, the students attend IBM where they have a mentor with whom they can listen in on calls from abroad, and attend various seminars. This can lead to the Modern Apprenticeship Scheme. This entails a four year course where apprentices, as full time employees of the company, develop their business and languages skills, leading to progression within IBM. John will be assisted in the seminar by Clare Gardiner, IBM Campus Languages and IT Co-ordinator, by two Modern Apprentices, Anne Knox of Notre Dame High School, and a couple of students who have recently completed the course. The focus of the seminar will be the effectiveness of Inverclyde and IBM's involvement over the past five years with languages and IT. A long standing, award-winning course has been developed in which sixth year students of French and Spanish can attend a business course with languages. Every second week, the students attend IBM where they have a mentor with whom they can listen in on calls from abroad, and attend various seminars. This can lead to the Modern Apprenticeship Scheme. This entails a four year course where apprentices, as full time employees of the company, develop their business and languages skills, leading to progression within IBM. John will be assisted in the seminar by Clare Gardiner, IBM Campus Languages and IT Co-ordinator, by two Modern Apprentices, Anne Knox of Notre Dame High School, and a couple of students who have recently completed the course. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/onlineresourcestosupportteachingnationalqualifications.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/onlineresourcestosupportteachingnationalqualifications.asp NQ Online is an essential resource for all teachers and lecturers delivering National Qualifications. Discover how to download support materials for classroom activities, lesson planning, professional development and delivering core skills. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:44:08 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) NQ Online is an essential resource for all teachers and lecturers delivering National Qualifications. Discover how to download support materials for classroom activities, lesson planning, professional development and delivering core skills. NQ Online is an essential resource for all teachers and lecturers delivering National Qualifications. Discover how to download support materials for classroom activities, lesson planning, professional development and delivering core skills. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/successfulintegrationoftheclassroomassistant.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/successfulintegrationoftheclassroomassistant.asp In order to ensure equal access and maximum use of technology within a primary establishment, pupil support assistants can contribute to the development of ICT by creating resources that support teachers and pupils in their use of ICT, and by sharing good practice with others. By being part of the school's ICT Development Team, pupil support assistants can ensure that ICT has an effective impact at all stages and across all areas of the curriculum. Being timetabled to maintain and operate the Computer Suite for use by the whole school gives us the opportunity to develop technology appropriately to suit the needs of all pupils and staff. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:44:06 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) In order to ensure equal access and maximum use of technology within a primary establishment, pupil support assistants can contribute to the development of ICT by creating resources that support teachers and pupils in their use of ICT, and by sharing good practice with others. By being part of the school's ICT Development Team, pupil support assistants can ensure that ICT has an effective impact at all stages and across all areas of the curriculum. Being timetabled to maintain and operate the Computer Suite for use by the whole school gives us the opportunity to develop technology appropriately to suit the needs of all pupils and staff. In order to ensure equal access and maximum use of technology within a primary establishment, pupil support assistants can contribute to the development of ICT by creating resources that support teachers and pupils in their use of ICT, and by sharing good practice with others. By being part of the school's ICT Development Team, pupil support assistants can ensure that ICT has an effective impact at all stages and across all areas of the curriculum. Being timetabled to maintain and operate the Computer Suite for use by the whole school gives us the opportunity to develop technology appropriately to suit the needs of all pupils and staff. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/wiredtoreading.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/wiredtoreading.asp Two school librarians share their experience of implementing an ICT-based reading initiative which aims to promote reading for enjoyment to a wide range of pupils with different abilities. Offering advice on how to best implement and administer a reading initiative which has proved popular with pupils, this seminar is a must for all teachers and librarians challenged with improving literacy in our schools. The librarians will present an overview of an ICT-based program which offers the facility of assessing and monitoring pupils'reading levels as well as rewarding pupils' achievement. Practical guidelines will be presented on how to effectively implement the initiative, including a discussion of the different strategies which could be adopted to motivate your pupils to read. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:44:05 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Two school librarians share their experience of implementing an ICT-based reading initiative which aims to promote reading for enjoyment to a wide range of pupils with different abilities. Offering advice on how to best implement and administer a reading initiative which has proved popular with pupils, this seminar is a must for all teachers and librarians challenged with improving literacy in our schools. The librarians will present an overview of an ICT-based program which offers the facility of assessing and monitoring pupils'reading levels as well as rewarding pupils' achievement. Practical guidelines will be presented on how to effectively implement the initiative, including a discussion of the different strategies which could be adopted to motivate your pupils to read. Two school librarians share their experience of implementing an ICT-based reading initiative which aims to promote reading for enjoyment to a wide range of pupils with different abilities. Offering advice on how to best implement and administer a reading initiative which has proved popular with pupils, this seminar is a must for all teachers and librarians challenged with improving literacy in our schools. The librarians will present an overview of an ICT-based program which offers the facility of assessing and monitoring pupils'reading levels as well as rewarding pupils' achievement. Practical guidelines will be presented on how to effectively implement the initiative, including a discussion of the different strategies which could be adopted to motivate your pupils to read. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/numeracyinscotland.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/numeracyinscotland.asp This seminar will provide delegates with details of key developments in numeracy in Scotland. They will be set within the context of National Priorities and focus on the areas of: * expectation, progression and continuity; * numeracy for all; * and support for teachers of numeracy. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:44:04 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) This seminar will provide delegates with details of key developments in numeracy in Scotland. They will be set within the context of National Priorities and focus on the areas of: * expectation, progression and continuity; * numeracy for all; * and support for teachers of numeracy. This seminar will provide delegates with details of key developments in numeracy in Scotland. They will be set within the context of National Priorities and focus on the areas of: * expectation, progression and continuity; * numeracy for all; * and support for teachers of numeracy. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/leadershipforschoolimprovement.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/leadershipforschoolimprovement.asp Leadership and management are closely related concepts. While management tends to focus on operational issues, leadership should be seen as an essential requirement of providing a more strategic approach to management. In this session Chris will focus on the leadership qualities required within education. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:44:02 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Leadership and management are closely related concepts. While management tends to focus on operational issues, leadership should be seen as an essential requirement of providing a more strategic approach to management. In this session Chris will focus on the leadership qualities required within education. Leadership and management are closely related concepts. While management tends to focus on operational issues, leadership should be seen as an essential requirement of providing a more strategic approach to management. In this session Chris will focus on the leadership qualities required within education. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/ambitiousexcellentschoolstheroleoftheteacher.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/ambitiousexcellentschoolstheroleoftheteacher.asp Ambitious, Excellent Schools outlines an exciting and demanding development programme for Scotland's schools to meet widely held aspirations for our pupils and for our society. This coherent programme places the teacher at the heart of the educational process, recognising that teachers must be professionals who can reflect on their practice and who can take informed and moral decisions within their classrooms. Ambitious, Excellent Schools recognises further that teachers must be involved at all stages of educational development from initial discussion through planning to implementation and review. This seminar considers the means by which these intentions can be made reality. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:44:00 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Ambitious, Excellent Schools outlines an exciting and demanding development programme for Scotland's schools to meet widely held aspirations for our pupils and for our society. This coherent programme places the teacher at the heart of the educational process, recognising that teachers must be professionals who can reflect on their practice and who can take informed and moral decisions within their classrooms. Ambitious, Excellent Schools recognises further that teachers must be involved at all stages of educational development from initial discussion through planning to implementation and review. This seminar considers the means by which these intentions can be made reality. Ambitious, Excellent Schools outlines an exciting and demanding development programme for Scotland's schools to meet widely held aspirations for our pupils and for our society. This coherent programme places the teacher at the heart of the educational process, recognising that teachers must be professionals who can reflect on their practice and who can take informed and moral decisions within their classrooms. Ambitious, Excellent Schools recognises further that teachers must be involved at all stages of educational development from initial discussion through planning to implementation and review. This seminar considers the means by which these intentions can be made reality. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/miiceateachereducationperspective.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/miiceateachereducationperspective.asp Teaching trainee teachers the 'tricks' of ICT is not always easy. Teaching those who do not already have much experience of the learning process how to integrate ICT into learning and teaching is much, much harder. This seminar will look at how to tackle this. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:59 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Teaching trainee teachers the 'tricks' of ICT is not always easy. Teaching those who do not already have much experience of the learning process how to integrate ICT into learning and teaching is much, much harder. This seminar will look at how to tackle this. Teaching trainee teachers the 'tricks' of ICT is not always easy. Teaching those who do not already have much experience of the learning process how to integrate ICT into learning and teaching is much, much harder. This seminar will look at how to tackle this. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/themotivatedschool.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/themotivatedschool.asp This seminar aims to tune into the teachers' ideas about learning, remind them of what they know already and enhance how they make sense of motivation. It will provide an overview to a conceptual framework, set of support materials and reflective activities that help teachers to discuss and evaluate how they are engaging pupils in learning. The seminar will explore our ideas about the 'engaged learner' before turning to consider the key drivers in an engaging learning climate, to consider how the classroom can impact upon and nurture the 'engaged learner'. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:57 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) This seminar aims to tune into the teachers' ideas about learning, remind them of what they know already and enhance how they make sense of motivation. It will provide an overview to a conceptual framework, set of support materials and reflective activities that help teachers to discuss and evaluate how they are engaging pupils in learning. The seminar will explore our ideas about the 'engaged learner' before turning to consider the key drivers in an engaging learning climate, to consider how the classroom can impact upon and nurture the 'engaged learner'. This seminar aims to tune into the teachers' ideas about learning, remind them of what they know already and enhance how they make sense of motivation. It will provide an overview to a conceptual framework, set of support materials and reflective activities that help teachers to discuss and evaluate how they are engaging pupils in learning. The seminar will explore our ideas about the 'engaged learner' before turning to consider the key drivers in an engaging learning climate, to consider how the classroom can impact upon and nurture the 'engaged learner'. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/technologyeducationandenterpriseinscotland.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/technologyeducationandenterpriseinscotland.asp This is a project about encouraging innovation, creativity and enterprise in the subjects of Home Economics and Design and Technology and examines design and technology in the contexts of business, industry, enterprise and citizenship. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:56 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) This is a project about encouraging innovation, creativity and enterprise in the subjects of Home Economics and Design and Technology and examines design and technology in the contexts of business, industry, enterprise and citizenship. This is a project about encouraging innovation, creativity and enterprise in the subjects of Home Economics and Design and Technology and examines design and technology in the contexts of business, industry, enterprise and citizenship. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/usingicttoinspireraisinglevelsofcreativityusingcomputergeneratedworlds.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/usingicttoinspireraisinglevelsofcreativityusingcomputergeneratedworlds.asp I stepped out into a landscape of almost unbearable beauty, a feathered sky stretching out across the silken sea, warm sand beneath my feet. Turning, I saw steps, foot worn and timeless, winding downwards. Where would they lead me?' In this session, Tim Rylands, Chew Magna Primary School (winner of this year's Becta ICT in Practice Award) will give you the opportunity to explore inspiring, accessible tools for raising the level of writing, speaking and listening, in children of all abilities. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:55 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) I stepped out into a landscape of almost unbearable beauty, a feathered sky stretching out across the silken sea, warm sand beneath my feet. Turning, I saw steps, foot worn and timeless, winding downwards. Where would they lead me?' In this session, Tim Rylands, Chew Magna Primary School (winner of this year's Becta ICT in Practice Award) will give you the opportunity to explore inspiring, accessible tools for raising the level of writing, speaking and listening, in children of all abilities. I stepped out into a landscape of almost unbearable beauty, a feathered sky stretching out across the silken sea, warm sand beneath my feet. Turning, I saw steps, foot worn and timeless, winding downwards. Where would they lead me?' In this session, Tim Rylands, Chew Magna Primary School (winner of this year's Becta ICT in Practice Award) will give you the opportunity to explore inspiring, accessible tools for raising the level of writing, speaking and listening, in children of all abilities. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/usingictasameansofsupportingthegiftedinlanguage.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/usingictasameansofsupportingthegiftedinlanguage.asp Can old and new techniques in ICT and teaching stretch stronger pupils' abilities in language? For many years ICT use has been concentrated on providing resources for weaker learners. Differentiation has tended to be differentiation 'downwards'. This action research project experimented with old and new techniques in ICT and teaching to provide more extension for stronger pupils, to stretch their abilities in language. The aim was to find out if a balance of hardware, software, traditional teaching and 'imported' teaching ideas can lead to better written work, particularly in modern foreign languages. The thrust of the project for Ewan as a foreign language teacher was to encourage more complex use of French in groups of beginners (P7/S1/S2). In some initial practice in the classroom he found that a judicious marriage between traditional resources and cutting-edge ICT provided the best results. This research project is therefore not solely about the technology – it is, above all, about the pedagogy behind the technology. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:53 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Can old and new techniques in ICT and teaching stretch stronger pupils' abilities in language? For many years ICT use has been concentrated on providing resources for weaker learners. Differentiation has tended to be differentiation 'downwards'. This action research project experimented with old and new techniques in ICT and teaching to provide more extension for stronger pupils, to stretch their abilities in language. The aim was to find out if a balance of hardware, software, traditional teaching and 'imported' teaching ideas can lead to better written work, particularly in modern foreign languages. The thrust of the project for Ewan as a foreign language teacher was to encourage more complex use of French in groups of beginners (P7/S1/S2). In some initial practice in the classroom he found that a judicious marriage between traditional resources and cutting-edge ICT provided the best results. This research project is therefore not solely about the technology – it is, above all, about the pedagogy behind the technology. Can old and new techniques in ICT and teaching stretch stronger pupils' abilities in language? For many years ICT use has been concentrated on providing resources for weaker learners. Differentiation has tended to be differentiation 'downwards'. This action research project experimented with old and new techniques in ICT and teaching to provide more extension for stronger pupils, to stretch their abilities in language. The aim was to find out if a balance of hardware, software, traditional teaching and 'imported' teaching ideas can lead to better written work, particularly in modern foreign languages. The thrust of the project for Ewan as a foreign language teacher was to encourage more complex use of French in groups of beginners (P7/S1/S2). In some initial practice in the classroom he found that a judicious marriage between traditional resources and cutting-edge ICT provided the best results. This research project is therefore not solely about the technology – it is, above all, about the pedagogy behind the technology. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/dointeractivevotingsystemsenhancethelearningprocess.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/dointeractivevotingsystemsenhancethelearningprocess.asp This session discusses the research undertaken by both a primary and secondary teacher into whether interactive voting systems engage pupils' interest, enhance the learning environment and support the assessment process. The aims of the primary research were: * to evaluate the impact of interactive whiteboards on teaching and learning, specifically with regards to teacher creativity * to fully implement the use of an interactive whiteboard in the teaching of maths * to investigate the extent to which interactive ICT resources, specifically interactive voting systems, help to increase/facilitate pupil participation * to integrate the interactive voting system into maths lessons * to explore and evaluate interactive voting systems as an aid in assessment for recording and planning pupil progress. The aims of the secondary research were: * to assess the learning styles and multiple intelligences of two S2 geography classes * to explore the potential of interactive voting systems as a classroom resource and develop assessment methods using the system * to identify the individual learning needs of pupils based on the results of these interactive assessments and on pupils' individual learning styles * to differentiate and to support individual learners. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:52 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) This session discusses the research undertaken by both a primary and secondary teacher into whether interactive voting systems engage pupils' interest, enhance the learning environment and support the assessment process. The aims of the primary research were: * to evaluate the impact of interactive whiteboards on teaching and learning, specifically with regards to teacher creativity * to fully implement the use of an interactive whiteboard in the teaching of maths * to investigate the extent to which interactive ICT resources, specifically interactive voting systems, help to increase/facilitate pupil participation * to integrate the interactive voting system into maths lessons * to explore and evaluate interactive voting systems as an aid in assessment for recording and planning pupil progress. The aims of the secondary research were: * to assess the learning styles and multiple intelligences of two S2 geography classes * to explore the potential of interactive voting systems as a classroom resource and develop assessment methods using the system * to identify the individual learning needs of pupils based on the results of these interactive assessments and on pupils' individual learning styles * to differentiate and to support individual learners. This session discusses the research undertaken by both a primary and secondary teacher into whether interactive voting systems engage pupils' interest, enhance the learning environment and support the assessment process. The aims of the primary research were: * to evaluate the impact of interactive whiteboards on teaching and learning, specifically with regards to teacher creativity * to fully implement the use of an interactive whiteboard in the teaching of maths * to investigate the extent to which interactive ICT resources, specifically interactive voting systems, help to increase/facilitate pupil participation * to integrate the interactive voting system into maths lessons * to explore and evaluate interactive voting systems as an aid in assessment for recording and planning pupil progress. The aims of the secondary research were: * to assess the learning styles and multiple intelligences of two S2 geography classes * to explore the potential of interactive voting systems as a classroom resource and develop assessment methods using the system * to identify the individual learning needs of pupils based on the results of these interactive assessments and on pupils' individual learning styles * to differentiate and to support individual learners. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/supportingtheeducationofinterruptedlearners.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/supportingtheeducationofinterruptedlearners.asp HOTS supports the education of children and young people who experience interrupted learning for the following reasons; in hospital with mental or physical health difficulties, at home with a medical condition, looked after and accomodated, excluded from school, pupils with behavioural difficulties, pregnant school girls and young mums, Gypsy/Travellers and young people involved in the criminal justice system. We work closely with fellow professionals from many disciplines such as health, social work and the voluntary sector to create a well qualified and capable team able to complement each other and to minimise the detrimental effects of interrupted learning. In maintaining our networks we aim to develop a problem solving approach to overcome any barriers to learning. We are always looking to develop and enhance our pupils' experience of teaching and learning and are developing strategies involving increased use of ICT Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:51 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) HOTS supports the education of children and young people who experience interrupted learning for the following reasons; in hospital with mental or physical health difficulties, at home with a medical condition, looked after and accomodated, excluded from school, pupils with behavioural difficulties, pregnant school girls and young mums, Gypsy/Travellers and young people involved in the criminal justice system. We work closely with fellow professionals from many disciplines such as health, social work and the voluntary sector to create a well qualified and capable team able to complement each other and to minimise the detrimental effects of interrupted learning. In maintaining our networks we aim to develop a problem solving approach to overcome any barriers to learning. We are always looking to develop and enhance our pupils' experience of teaching and learning and are developing strategies involving increased use of ICT HOTS supports the education of children and young people who experience interrupted learning for the following reasons; in hospital with mental or physical health difficulties, at home with a medical condition, looked after and accomodated, excluded from school, pupils with behavioural difficulties, pregnant school girls and young mums, Gypsy/Travellers and young people involved in the criminal justice system. We work closely with fellow professionals from many disciplines such as health, social work and the voluntary sector to create a well qualified and capable team able to complement each other and to minimise the detrimental effects of interrupted learning. In maintaining our networks we aim to develop a problem solving approach to overcome any barriers to learning. We are always looking to develop and enhance our pupils' experience of teaching and learning and are developing strategies involving increased use of ICT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/ictinroleplay.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/ictinroleplay.asp Staff at Gamesley Early Excellence Centre provide an un-intimidating information and practical guidance session, on how to enhance role play through the integration of computer and non-computer based equipment. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:49 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Staff at Gamesley Early Excellence Centre provide an un-intimidating information and practical guidance session, on how to enhance role play through the integration of computer and non-computer based equipment. Staff at Gamesley Early Excellence Centre provide an un-intimidating information and practical guidance session, on how to enhance role play through the integration of computer and non-computer based equipment. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/alibraryineverypocket.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/alibraryineverypocket.asp Rhona Arthur looks at the potential of eBooks in replacing print versions and describes the varied success which other library sectors have experienced in introducing new formats. eBooks are texts that have been 'published' in a digital format that displays on specialised reading devices or computers. Currently Project Gutenberg has over 6200 books available for free download and rates of use indicate a million downloads per month. This session looks at the potential for eBooks from free downloadable sites to bolster the range of material in school libraries, the problems with format and the experience of higher education and public libraries with eBooks, and asks if this is a realistic option - are the right books available, are they in the right format, and will students use them? Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:48 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Rhona Arthur looks at the potential of eBooks in replacing print versions and describes the varied success which other library sectors have experienced in introducing new formats. eBooks are texts that have been 'published' in a digital format that displays on specialised reading devices or computers. Currently Project Gutenberg has over 6200 books available for free download and rates of use indicate a million downloads per month. This session looks at the potential for eBooks from free downloadable sites to bolster the range of material in school libraries, the problems with format and the experience of higher education and public libraries with eBooks, and asks if this is a realistic option - are the right books available, are they in the right format, and will students use them? Rhona Arthur looks at the potential of eBooks in replacing print versions and describes the varied success which other library sectors have experienced in introducing new formats. eBooks are texts that have been 'published' in a digital format that displays on specialised reading devices or computers. Currently Project Gutenberg has over 6200 books available for free download and rates of use indicate a million downloads per month. This session looks at the potential for eBooks from free downloadable sites to bolster the range of material in school libraries, the problems with format and the experience of higher education and public libraries with eBooks, and asks if this is a realistic option - are the right books available, are they in the right format, and will students use them? http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/assessmentisforlearningapractitionersperspective.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/assessmentisforlearningapractitionersperspective.asp During this session practitioners will identify the successful strategies employed within the Assessment is for Learning programme in their own classrooms. The programme had originally been intended to finish its work last year but 'Ambitious Excellent Schools' and the Ministerial responses to 'A Curriculum for Excellence' and 'Assessment, Testing and Reporting 3-14' have each acknowledged the success of the programme and given a commitment to continuing the work it started. So the road building will go on until 2007 to ensure that assessment supports learning, that all schools are part of the Assessment is for Learning programme, and that the way ahead is clear. The early enthusiasm for formative assessment laid a firm foundation on which other layers are now being added. A more flexible process of personal learning planning is emerging from something that to begin with seemed quite intimidating and teachers are beginning to use the evidence of attainment they have gathered to support professional judgements on the levels pupils have reached. As a result, this session will provide an opportunity to look back on what has been achieved and forward to what the future holds. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:47 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) During this session practitioners will identify the successful strategies employed within the Assessment is for Learning programme in their own classrooms. The programme had originally been intended to finish its work last year but 'Ambitious Excellent Schools' and the Ministerial responses to 'A Curriculum for Excellence' and 'Assessment, Testing and Reporting 3-14' have each acknowledged the success of the programme and given a commitment to continuing the work it started. So the road building will go on until 2007 to ensure that assessment supports learning, that all schools are part of the Assessment is for Learning programme, and that the way ahead is clear. The early enthusiasm for formative assessment laid a firm foundation on which other layers are now being added. A more flexible process of personal learning planning is emerging from something that to begin with seemed quite intimidating and teachers are beginning to use the evidence of attainment they have gathered to support professional judgements on the levels pupils have reached. As a result, this session will provide an opportunity to look back on what has been achieved and forward to what the future holds. During this session practitioners will identify the successful strategies employed within the Assessment is for Learning programme in their own classrooms. The programme had originally been intended to finish its work last year but 'Ambitious Excellent Schools' and the Ministerial responses to 'A Curriculum for Excellence' and 'Assessment, Testing and Reporting 3-14' have each acknowledged the success of the programme and given a commitment to continuing the work it started. So the road building will go on until 2007 to ensure that assessment supports learning, that all schools are part of the Assessment is for Learning programme, and that the way ahead is clear. The early enthusiasm for formative assessment laid a firm foundation on which other layers are now being added. A more flexible process of personal learning planning is emerging from something that to begin with seemed quite intimidating and teachers are beginning to use the evidence of attainment they have gathered to support professional judgements on the levels pupils have reached. As a result, this session will provide an opportunity to look back on what has been achieved and forward to what the future holds. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/embeddingictittakesstrongleadership.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/embeddingictittakesstrongleadership.asp Sheilah has overseen the embedded use of ICT at her school. Wireless laptops have been a major feature of the model, which sees ICT used to prepare and deliver lessons as well as for record keeping, management and communications. What are the benefits of this approach? Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:45 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Sheilah has overseen the embedded use of ICT at her school. Wireless laptops have been a major feature of the model, which sees ICT used to prepare and deliver lessons as well as for record keeping, management and communications. What are the benefits of this approach? Sheilah has overseen the embedded use of ICT at her school. Wireless laptops have been a major feature of the model, which sees ICT used to prepare and deliver lessons as well as for record keeping, management and communications. What are the benefits of this approach? http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/feuersteinpartnership.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/feuersteinpartnership.asp This is a joint project by Scottish Borders Council and Tapestry where teachers will receive training in how to use Instrumental Enrichment. IE is a thinking skills and cognitive programme. If children are to be successful in school they need to develop independence and the ability to participate in the teaching and learning process. The emphasis moves from behaviour modification to take cognisance of the belief that pupils must take responsibility for their own behaviour. IE has a balance between the emotional and cognitive factors which determine behaviour and it promotes the central role of the teacher. All SBC secondary schools and five primary schools will have teachers trained in the use of IE .The trainers will then use IE to work with pupils who are underachieving. In addition, all SBC probationers are undertaking training on Mediated Learning Experience. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:44 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) This is a joint project by Scottish Borders Council and Tapestry where teachers will receive training in how to use Instrumental Enrichment. IE is a thinking skills and cognitive programme. If children are to be successful in school they need to develop independence and the ability to participate in the teaching and learning process. The emphasis moves from behaviour modification to take cognisance of the belief that pupils must take responsibility for their own behaviour. IE has a balance between the emotional and cognitive factors which determine behaviour and it promotes the central role of the teacher. All SBC secondary schools and five primary schools will have teachers trained in the use of IE .The trainers will then use IE to work with pupils who are underachieving. In addition, all SBC probationers are undertaking training on Mediated Learning Experience. This is a joint project by Scottish Borders Council and Tapestry where teachers will receive training in how to use Instrumental Enrichment. IE is a thinking skills and cognitive programme. If children are to be successful in school they need to develop independence and the ability to participate in the teaching and learning process. The emphasis moves from behaviour modification to take cognisance of the belief that pupils must take responsibility for their own behaviour. IE has a balance between the emotional and cognitive factors which determine behaviour and it promotes the central role of the teacher. All SBC secondary schools and five primary schools will have teachers trained in the use of IE .The trainers will then use IE to work with pupils who are underachieving. In addition, all SBC probationers are undertaking training on Mediated Learning Experience. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/fusionnotconfusion.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/fusionnotconfusion.asp Teachers and pupils demonstrate some of the techniques used across the curriculum in Port Glasgow High to motivate pupils and to make learning enjoyable. The approaches are designed to appeal to different learning styles and marry Port Glasgow's classroom management practice, formative assessment techniques, ideas from commercial packages and the use of interactive whiteboards and panels. The workshop will demonstrate how the school uses a fusion of ideas gleaned from research and current good practice. Maggie Hancock and Paul Smith will lead the team of teachers and pupils from Port Glasgow High in this interactive workshop. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:42 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Teachers and pupils demonstrate some of the techniques used across the curriculum in Port Glasgow High to motivate pupils and to make learning enjoyable. The approaches are designed to appeal to different learning styles and marry Port Glasgow's classroom management practice, formative assessment techniques, ideas from commercial packages and the use of interactive whiteboards and panels. The workshop will demonstrate how the school uses a fusion of ideas gleaned from research and current good practice. Maggie Hancock and Paul Smith will lead the team of teachers and pupils from Port Glasgow High in this interactive workshop. Teachers and pupils demonstrate some of the techniques used across the curriculum in Port Glasgow High to motivate pupils and to make learning enjoyable. The approaches are designed to appeal to different learning styles and marry Port Glasgow's classroom management practice, formative assessment techniques, ideas from commercial packages and the use of interactive whiteboards and panels. The workshop will demonstrate how the school uses a fusion of ideas gleaned from research and current good practice. Maggie Hancock and Paul Smith will lead the team of teachers and pupils from Port Glasgow High in this interactive workshop. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/languageimmersionprojects.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/languageimmersionprojects.asp The seminar will outline a range of projects including the Euroscola project organised by the European Parliament; language immersion projects in France, Germany and Spain; and residential projects nearer to home. The use of technology to motivate pupils and involve parents will be highlighted. The two presenters have a long involvement in organising a range of successful language immersion projects. These include the Euroscola debate at the European Parliament; projects focused on language in work; projects that maximise the opportunities for pupils to use their language; projects that involve technology to support, motivate and encourage language learning; and the use of technology to involve parents and ensure that the lessons and experiences continue. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:41 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) The seminar will outline a range of projects including the Euroscola project organised by the European Parliament; language immersion projects in France, Germany and Spain; and residential projects nearer to home. The use of technology to motivate pupils and involve parents will be highlighted. The two presenters have a long involvement in organising a range of successful language immersion projects. These include the Euroscola debate at the European Parliament; projects focused on language in work; projects that maximise the opportunities for pupils to use their language; projects that involve technology to support, motivate and encourage language learning; and the use of technology to involve parents and ensure that the lessons and experiences continue. The seminar will outline a range of projects including the Euroscola project organised by the European Parliament; language immersion projects in France, Germany and Spain; and residential projects nearer to home. The use of technology to motivate pupils and involve parents will be highlighted. The two presenters have a long involvement in organising a range of successful language immersion projects. These include the Euroscola debate at the European Parliament; projects focused on language in work; projects that maximise the opportunities for pupils to use their language; projects that involve technology to support, motivate and encourage language learning; and the use of technology to involve parents and ensure that the lessons and experiences continue. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/themeaningandvalueofbeinginteractivesecondary.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/themeaningandvalueofbeinginteractivesecondary.asp BBC Scotland produces radio and television programmes and interactive websites. The material is tailored exclusively to Scottish children - from wee ones just beginning school to teenagers sitting their Higher exams. In this seminar teachers, producers and designers come together to reveal the ideas behind the process. Once a topic is chosen, how do we decide on a treatment? Who's involved and what resources are needed to make the programmes and build the sites? What do we learn by user testing? How can teachers and students make the most of the resources? We'd also like to explore what more we could achieve, with your help. What's missing? What would you change? How could it all work better for you? Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:40 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) BBC Scotland produces radio and television programmes and interactive websites. The material is tailored exclusively to Scottish children - from wee ones just beginning school to teenagers sitting their Higher exams. In this seminar teachers, producers and designers come together to reveal the ideas behind the process. Once a topic is chosen, how do we decide on a treatment? Who's involved and what resources are needed to make the programmes and build the sites? What do we learn by user testing? How can teachers and students make the most of the resources? We'd also like to explore what more we could achieve, with your help. What's missing? What would you change? How could it all work better for you? BBC Scotland produces radio and television programmes and interactive websites. The material is tailored exclusively to Scottish children - from wee ones just beginning school to teenagers sitting their Higher exams. In this seminar teachers, producers and designers come together to reveal the ideas behind the process. Once a topic is chosen, how do we decide on a treatment? Who's involved and what resources are needed to make the programmes and build the sites? What do we learn by user testing? How can teachers and students make the most of the resources? We'd also like to explore what more we could achieve, with your help. What's missing? What would you change? How could it all work better for you? http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/animationintheclassroom.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/animationintheclassroom.asp This session will provide an overview of the teaching and learning process. Practical ideas for tasks and lessons will be given - these will cover a range of areas including developing a shared storyline, learning about the language of film, making models and editing and manipulation of images using iMovie. Although literacy, art and design and ICT are the core elements of the movie making process, it is completely cross-curricular in nature. It develops critical and creative thinking skills and has a strong focus on personal development. During the session I will discuss how planning can incorporate activities, tasks and skills across the subject areas. We have produced animation movies over a six month timescale with over 80 children, including those with special educational needs, but it is equally achievable with fewer children and in a shorter amount of time. The movie-making process is manageable, exciting and very worthwhile. It is worth adding that I had no previous experience in making movies before embarking on my first animation project in school, so you don't have to be an expert to get started. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:38 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) This session will provide an overview of the teaching and learning process. Practical ideas for tasks and lessons will be given - these will cover a range of areas including developing a shared storyline, learning about the language of film, making models and editing and manipulation of images using iMovie. Although literacy, art and design and ICT are the core elements of the movie making process, it is completely cross-curricular in nature. It develops critical and creative thinking skills and has a strong focus on personal development. During the session I will discuss how planning can incorporate activities, tasks and skills across the subject areas. We have produced animation movies over a six month timescale with over 80 children, including those with special educational needs, but it is equally achievable with fewer children and in a shorter amount of time. The movie-making process is manageable, exciting and very worthwhile. It is worth adding that I had no previous experience in making movies before embarking on my first animation project in school, so you don't have to be an expert to get started. This session will provide an overview of the teaching and learning process. Practical ideas for tasks and lessons will be given - these will cover a range of areas including developing a shared storyline, learning about the language of film, making models and editing and manipulation of images using iMovie. Although literacy, art and design and ICT are the core elements of the movie making process, it is completely cross-curricular in nature. It develops critical and creative thinking skills and has a strong focus on personal development. During the session I will discuss how planning can incorporate activities, tasks and skills across the subject areas. We have produced animation movies over a six month timescale with over 80 children, including those with special educational needs, but it is equally achievable with fewer children and in a shorter amount of time. The movie-making process is manageable, exciting and very worthwhile. It is worth adding that I had no previous experience in making movies before embarking on my first animation project in school, so you don't have to be an expert to get started. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/miiceapractitionersperspective.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/miiceapractitionersperspective.asp ICT is a wonderful thing - no doubts. But it is also extremely hard to feel in control in the way that Scottish teachers traditionally feel they should be. Clear vision about the purposes of ICT for learning and teaching, especially for those aspects which are lifelong, rather than of passing interest, will help. Aileen Monaghan of King's Park Secondary in Glasgow will indicate how she has found MIICE useful for planning use of ICT in music. Tracy Hurst of Lawmuir Primary in Bellshill will share her experience of use of MIICE both for planning and for review. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:37 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) ICT is a wonderful thing - no doubts. But it is also extremely hard to feel in control in the way that Scottish teachers traditionally feel they should be. Clear vision about the purposes of ICT for learning and teaching, especially for those aspects which are lifelong, rather than of passing interest, will help. Aileen Monaghan of King's Park Secondary in Glasgow will indicate how she has found MIICE useful for planning use of ICT in music. Tracy Hurst of Lawmuir Primary in Bellshill will share her experience of use of MIICE both for planning and for review. ICT is a wonderful thing - no doubts. But it is also extremely hard to feel in control in the way that Scottish teachers traditionally feel they should be. Clear vision about the purposes of ICT for learning and teaching, especially for those aspects which are lifelong, rather than of passing interest, will help. Aileen Monaghan of King's Park Secondary in Glasgow will indicate how she has found MIICE useful for planning use of ICT in music. Tracy Hurst of Lawmuir Primary in Bellshill will share her experience of use of MIICE both for planning and for review. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/sparkofgeniuseastrenfrewshireinclusionserviceseris.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/sparkofgeniuseastrenfrewshireinclusionserviceseris.asp Spark of Genius is an independent school whose Inclusion Service, funded by FLaT, works with S1/S2 children with behavioural problems who require additional support to continue in mainstream. In line with the spirit of recent legislation, the Inclusion Service uses various strategies which support and encourage young people to develop patterns of interaction which allow them to benefit from mainstream education rather than continue with behaviours which would inevitably lead to exclusion. With the cooperation and support of East Renfrewshire, whose HMIE key strengths include 'the outstanding leadership of the Director of Education' and 'the commitment of all . . . to inclusive education', the Inclusion service seeks to work alongside pupils, parents, teachers and others. Pupils are encouraged and given support to take responsibility for their behaviour and learning. The Inclusion Service works closely with parents to formulate strategies which will better allow parents to support children at a vulnerable phase in their development. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:35 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Spark of Genius is an independent school whose Inclusion Service, funded by FLaT, works with S1/S2 children with behavioural problems who require additional support to continue in mainstream. In line with the spirit of recent legislation, the Inclusion Service uses various strategies which support and encourage young people to develop patterns of interaction which allow them to benefit from mainstream education rather than continue with behaviours which would inevitably lead to exclusion. With the cooperation and support of East Renfrewshire, whose HMIE key strengths include 'the outstanding leadership of the Director of Education' and 'the commitment of all . . . to inclusive education', the Inclusion service seeks to work alongside pupils, parents, teachers and others. Pupils are encouraged and given support to take responsibility for their behaviour and learning. The Inclusion Service works closely with parents to formulate strategies which will better allow parents to support children at a vulnerable phase in their development. Spark of Genius is an independent school whose Inclusion Service, funded by FLaT, works with S1/S2 children with behavioural problems who require additional support to continue in mainstream. In line with the spirit of recent legislation, the Inclusion Service uses various strategies which support and encourage young people to develop patterns of interaction which allow them to benefit from mainstream education rather than continue with behaviours which would inevitably lead to exclusion. With the cooperation and support of East Renfrewshire, whose HMIE key strengths include 'the outstanding leadership of the Director of Education' and 'the commitment of all . . . to inclusive education', the Inclusion service seeks to work alongside pupils, parents, teachers and others. Pupils are encouraged and given support to take responsibility for their behaviour and learning. The Inclusion Service works closely with parents to formulate strategies which will better allow parents to support children at a vulnerable phase in their development. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/thefutureofnurseryandearlyyearseducation.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/thefutureofnurseryandearlyyearseducation.asp This session will focus on recent changes and developments within the area of early years teaching and learning. Quality nursery education provision is vital for the all round development of our children. Norma will look at recent changes and developments within the area of Early Years teaching and learning and how the EIS is supporting the work done by nursery teachers in Scotland. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:34 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) This session will focus on recent changes and developments within the area of early years teaching and learning. Quality nursery education provision is vital for the all round development of our children. Norma will look at recent changes and developments within the area of Early Years teaching and learning and how the EIS is supporting the work done by nursery teachers in Scotland. This session will focus on recent changes and developments within the area of early years teaching and learning. Quality nursery education provision is vital for the all round development of our children. Norma will look at recent changes and developments within the area of Early Years teaching and learning and how the EIS is supporting the work done by nursery teachers in Scotland. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/inspirationalleadership.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/inspirationalleadership.asp We follow Henry V's journey through the play to consider some essential aspects of leadership: How do you gain consent? How do you inspire people with vision, rather than targets alone? What is the language of vision? How do you manage people who are against you? How can you become more aware of parts of yourself that may trip you up? How do you motivate when morale is rock-bottom? How do you survive times of crisis, managing yourself, your inner doubts, questions and fears, while also giving appropriate support to your people? Please note that this session lasts 90 minutes and will therefore not finish until 14:15 Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:33 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) We follow Henry V's journey through the play to consider some essential aspects of leadership: How do you gain consent? How do you inspire people with vision, rather than targets alone? What is the language of vision? How do you manage people who are against you? How can you become more aware of parts of yourself that may trip you up? How do you motivate when morale is rock-bottom? How do you survive times of crisis, managing yourself, your inner doubts, questions and fears, while also giving appropriate support to your people? Please note that this session lasts 90 minutes and will therefore not finish until 14:15 We follow Henry V's journey through the play to consider some essential aspects of leadership: How do you gain consent? How do you inspire people with vision, rather than targets alone? What is the language of vision? How do you manage people who are against you? How can you become more aware of parts of yourself that may trip you up? How do you motivate when morale is rock-bottom? How do you survive times of crisis, managing yourself, your inner doubts, questions and fears, while also giving appropriate support to your people? Please note that this session lasts 90 minutes and will therefore not finish until 14:15 http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/spreadingthegospelofinformationliteracyhowdowegetthekidstocare.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/spreadingthegospelofinformationliteracyhowdowegetthekidstocare.asp Springfield Township High School is about to enter year 6 of a school-wide, inquiry-driven information fluency initiative with the library as the hub and the heart of the programme. Joyce will explore the roles teachers, administrators and librarians play in delivering skills in information seeking, evaluation, analysis, synthesis and communication, and toward inspiring a culture of improved questioning, problem solving and decision making. She will explore the critical role of the library website. And she will examine how teacher-librarian-principal leadership, collaboration, and professional reflection contribute to shared goals of improving practice and enhancing achievement. By viewing videos of 'real' students and teachers, participants are invited to peek in on home-grown professional development efforts. Joyce will share before and after clips illustrating the cognitive issues, as well as the prevalent attitudes and behaviors that challenge the acceptance of the information fluency message. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:31 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Springfield Township High School is about to enter year 6 of a school-wide, inquiry-driven information fluency initiative with the library as the hub and the heart of the programme. Joyce will explore the roles teachers, administrators and librarians play in delivering skills in information seeking, evaluation, analysis, synthesis and communication, and toward inspiring a culture of improved questioning, problem solving and decision making. She will explore the critical role of the library website. And she will examine how teacher-librarian-principal leadership, collaboration, and professional reflection contribute to shared goals of improving practice and enhancing achievement. By viewing videos of 'real' students and teachers, participants are invited to peek in on home-grown professional development efforts. Joyce will share before and after clips illustrating the cognitive issues, as well as the prevalent attitudes and behaviors that challenge the acceptance of the information fluency message. Springfield Township High School is about to enter year 6 of a school-wide, inquiry-driven information fluency initiative with the library as the hub and the heart of the programme. Joyce will explore the roles teachers, administrators and librarians play in delivering skills in information seeking, evaluation, analysis, synthesis and communication, and toward inspiring a culture of improved questioning, problem solving and decision making. She will explore the critical role of the library website. And she will examine how teacher-librarian-principal leadership, collaboration, and professional reflection contribute to shared goals of improving practice and enhancing achievement. By viewing videos of 'real' students and teachers, participants are invited to peek in on home-grown professional development efforts. Joyce will share before and after clips illustrating the cognitive issues, as well as the prevalent attitudes and behaviors that challenge the acceptance of the information fluency message. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/moneymattersandeducationforpersonalandsocialdevelopment.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/moneymattersandeducationforpersonalandsocialdevelopment.asp Financial education has been recognised by the Scottish Executive as being important in its 'closing the gap' strategy. The Executive's Financial Inclusion Action Plan encourages local authorities to support financial education in schools in line with local needs and the FSA's overall approach to developing financial capability. To support local authorities and schools the Scottish Centre for Financial Education is in the process of producing support material for education for personal and social development. Therefore, as well as focusing on financial education, the seminar will examine education for personal and social development in the context of 'A Curriculum for Excellence'. The session will showcase resources for learning and teaching and will use examples of emerging practice to illustrate how financial education is being delivered in schools across Scotland. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:30 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) Financial education has been recognised by the Scottish Executive as being important in its 'closing the gap' strategy. The Executive's Financial Inclusion Action Plan encourages local authorities to support financial education in schools in line with local needs and the FSA's overall approach to developing financial capability. To support local authorities and schools the Scottish Centre for Financial Education is in the process of producing support material for education for personal and social development. Therefore, as well as focusing on financial education, the seminar will examine education for personal and social development in the context of 'A Curriculum for Excellence'. The session will showcase resources for learning and teaching and will use examples of emerging practice to illustrate how financial education is being delivered in schools across Scotland. Financial education has been recognised by the Scottish Executive as being important in its 'closing the gap' strategy. The Executive's Financial Inclusion Action Plan encourages local authorities to support financial education in schools in line with local needs and the FSA's overall approach to developing financial capability. To support local authorities and schools the Scottish Centre for Financial Education is in the process of producing support material for education for personal and social development. Therefore, as well as focusing on financial education, the seminar will examine education for personal and social development in the context of 'A Curriculum for Excellence'. The session will showcase resources for learning and teaching and will use examples of emerging practice to illustrate how financial education is being delivered in schools across Scotland. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/schoolsofambition.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/schoolsofambition.asp The School of Ambition Programme represents a radical step change in the approach to transforming educational outcomes. It seeks to raise the ambitions of schools, instil belief and ambition in pupils, extend their opportunities and transform their life chances. Schools taking part in the programme will be expected to engage the local community in the life of the school including parents, voluntary organisations and partners from the business sector. This seminar will introduce the schools selected in the first tranche of the Schools of Ambition Programme, and will focus on what their vision for transformational change is, how they plan to achieve it and how they will monitor progress. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:29 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) The School of Ambition Programme represents a radical step change in the approach to transforming educational outcomes. It seeks to raise the ambitions of schools, instil belief and ambition in pupils, extend their opportunities and transform their life chances. Schools taking part in the programme will be expected to engage the local community in the life of the school including parents, voluntary organisations and partners from the business sector. This seminar will introduce the schools selected in the first tranche of the Schools of Ambition Programme, and will focus on what their vision for transformational change is, how they plan to achieve it and how they will monitor progress. The School of Ambition Programme represents a radical step change in the approach to transforming educational outcomes. It seeks to raise the ambitions of schools, instil belief and ambition in pupils, extend their opportunities and transform their life chances. Schools taking part in the programme will be expected to engage the local community in the life of the school including parents, voluntary organisations and partners from the business sector. This seminar will introduce the schools selected in the first tranche of the Schools of Ambition Programme, and will focus on what their vision for transformational change is, how they plan to achieve it and how they will monitor progress. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/acurriculumforexcellenceanopportunitytoengagewiththereviewboard.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/acurriculumforexcellenceanopportunitytoengagewiththereviewboard.asp As we work towards providing a curriculum that meets the needs of all our young people, Maggi Allan, Chair of the Curriculum Review Programme Board, will provide an update on the process and current progress. This interactive seminar will provide an opportunity for delegates to engage directly with Maggi and understand how the strategic direction undertaken by this group is turning the nation's aspirations into reality. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:27 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) As we work towards providing a curriculum that meets the needs of all our young people, Maggi Allan, Chair of the Curriculum Review Programme Board, will provide an update on the process and current progress. This interactive seminar will provide an opportunity for delegates to engage directly with Maggi and understand how the strategic direction undertaken by this group is turning the nation's aspirations into reality. As we work towards providing a curriculum that meets the needs of all our young people, Maggi Allan, Chair of the Curriculum Review Programme Board, will provide an update on the process and current progress. This interactive seminar will provide an opportunity for delegates to engage directly with Maggi and understand how the strategic direction undertaken by this group is turning the nation's aspirations into reality. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/languageimmersionintheprimaryclassroom.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2005/seminarsandkeynotes/seminars/languageimmersionintheprimaryclassroom.asp A look at how partial immersion teaching techniques are being used within the Partners in Excellence programme to promote and enhance language teaching and learning. Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:43:26 GMT Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) A look at how partial immersion teaching techniques are being used within the Partners in Excellence programme to promote and enhance language teaching and learning. A look at how partial immersion teaching techniques are being used within the Partners in Excellence programme to promote and enhance language teaching and learning.