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A denominational and non-denominational school learning together: St Ignatius' Primary School and Wishaw Academy Primary School
How encouraging pupils to express their views was successful in bringing together a denominational and a non-denominational school on a shared campus. Children describe how their views influence their learning and work.
- Posted on 08 October 2009 under Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Journey to Excellence, Inclusive Education, Topics, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
Educational attainment of Looked After Children
Researchers from the University of Strathclyde were commissioned by the Scottish Government to review pilot projects aimed at addressing the low achievement in education by looked after children. In this video lead researcher Dr Graham Connelly talks about the key findings of the research, and highlights some of the interventions that appeared to make the most difference.
- Posted on 10 July 2009 under Inclusive Education, Topics, Curriculum.
- Tagged as personal support, assessment, achievement.
Happily ever after: The Village Storytelling Centre
Take a look at a community storytelling centre's programme which serves school pupils and the wider community, and hear how staff, parents and volunteers describe their own experiences of personal development and growth. The Village Storytelling Centre has created an educational programme which caters for school pupils and also the wider community. Staff, volunteers and parents discuss their personal development and growth and the benefits that storytelling brings to the whole community.
- Posted on 17 June 2009 under Literacy, Dimension 8: Empowerment, Dimension 5: Partnership, Dimension 3: Vision, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Broad area 3: Partnership, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, Inclusive Education, Topics, Dimension 8: Empowerment, Dimension 5: Partnership, Dimension 3: Vision, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Broad area 3: Partnership, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Health and wellbeing, Curriculum.
- Tagged as Illustrative.
SOS News
The lessons and drama activity helped to develop the pupils' critical thinking and reflective skills through role-playing and textual study in a safe environment.
- Posted on 04 June 2009 under Inclusive Education, Collaboration, How We Learn, Topics, Curriculum.
Sense Over Sectarianism
St Mirin's Primary and Croftfoot Primary are situated on the south side of Glasgow and serve the areas of Croftfoot and Simshill. They got together to work on a project 'Sense over Sectarianism'.
- Posted on 04 June 2009 under Inclusive Education, Collaboration, How We Learn, Topics, Curriculum.
SOS - Final Performance
Over a 10-week period pupils met one morning a week in alternate schools. Lessons were devised using the study of Theresa Breslin's novel 'Divided City', including a drama production entitled 'A Weekend in Glasgow'.
- Posted on 04 June 2009 under Inclusive Education, Collaboration, How We Learn, Topics, Curriculum.
St Maurice's High School: Collaborative working
History and modern studies teacher, Carol McPherson, describes a successful collaboration between the history/modern studies and drama departments at St Maurice's High School, Cumbernauld. The project explored the roots of racism and sectarianism.
- Posted on 06 May 2009 under Inclusive Education, Citizenship, Topics, Technologies, Curriculum.
- Tagged as sectarianism, racism, cross-curricular, critical skills, collaborative approaches.
St Maurice's High School: Drama workshop - racism throughout history
A drama class from St Maurice's High School in Cumbernauld act out scenes capturing racism from different periods of history including slavery in America, immigration from Ireland to Scotland due to the Great Famine, immigration from Jamaica in the 1950s and the rise of the BNP in recent years.
- Posted on 06 May 2009 under Inclusive Education, Citizenship, Assessment and Achievement, Topics, Curriculum.
- Tagged as sectarianism, racism, cross-curricular, critical skills, collaborative approaches.
Autistic Spectrum Disorder and inclusive learning: The Columba Unit St Benedict's High School
See how one secondary school has been providing support and inclusive learning for learners with autism spectrum disorders within a specialised unit, and discover how it has benefited all learners. The Columba Unit at St Benedict's High School provides support and inclusive learning for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Staff outline the learning styles used, practices put in place and the reasons why inclusive education empowers all pupils and staff, not just those with additional support needs. Parents speak about the success of the programme and the benefits it brings to their child's learning.
- Posted on 24 March 2009 under Parental Involvement, Dimension 8: Empowerment, Dimension 6: Parents, Dimension 3: Vision, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Broad area 4: People, Broad area 3: Partnership, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, Inclusive Education, Topics, Dimension 8: Empowerment, Dimension 6: Parents, Dimension 3: Vision, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Broad area 4: People, Broad area 3: Partnership, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Health and wellbeing, Curriculum.
Learning together: Language and Communication Resource unit St Ninian's High School
A Language and Communication Resource unit at a secondary school provides support and inclusive learning for pupils with autism spectrum disorders. Hear how inclusive education empowers pupils. A Language and Communication Resource unit at St Ninian's High School provides support and inclusive learning for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Staff, parents and students outline the methods used within the Resource and the reasons why inclusive education boosts self-esteem and empowers the pupils.