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An introduction to Learning and Teaching
Area 1 of The Journey to Excellence. This film contains an overview of how schools engage young people in the highest quality learning activities. It also describes why professional development, collaboration and focusing on outcomes are key components of an effective learning and teaching environment.
- Posted on 29 October 2009 under Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, Topics, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
Literacy across learning in the Portlethen community: Fishermoss Primary School
How a cluster approach to literacy across learning inspired children, parents and the wider community to engage with books. This developed their interest in, and enthusiasm for a wider range of learning activities.
- Posted on 08 October 2009 under Literacy, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, Topics, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
Developing literacy in a multi-lingual context: Cuthbertson Primary School
A successful initiative in literacy which also developed understanding and celebration of the wide diversity of cultures within the school community.
- Posted on 08 October 2009 under Literacy, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, Topics, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
Literate and confident scientists: Anderson High School
How one school is developing its young people as literate and confident scientists, through local, national and international links.
- Posted on 08 October 2009 under Literacy, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, Topics, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
The global classroom: Anderson High School
How a school developed and established worldwide links to enhance learning.
- Posted on 08 October 2009 under Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, International Education, Topics, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
Developing employability skills: Glasgow Caledonian University
The impact on employability skills of a university supporting and enhancing learning opportunities for senior school pupils.
- Posted on 07 October 2009 under Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, Topics, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
A community of co-researchers: Renfrewshire Educational Psychological Services
Discover how a close working relationship between an educational psychology service and teachers as co-researchers has been improving outcomes for learners through the Motivated Schools initiative. Renfrewshire Council's psychological services team is working with teaching staff to create a community of co-researchers in key educational issues. Educational staff, school headteachers, key speakers and students outline methods such as reflection on practice, pupil involvement and specialised assistance - approaches integral to the Motivated Schools initiative.
- Posted on 17 June 2009 under Dimension 5: Partnership, 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, Topics, Dimension 5: Partnership, 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.
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Skills for school and skills for life: Hollybrook School
Find out how the pastoral care programmes at this special school are helping young learners with autism and social/communication disorders become healthier and more successful individuals. Hollybrook School has developed two programmes that provide additional support for autistic children and learners with social and communication disorders. The Headteacher, staff and pupils outline the Get Real for Life and Heartstart programmes and the ways in which they provide improved learning experiences and life skills for pupils, while promoting well-being and health.
- Posted on 17 June 2009 under Dimension 9: Well-being, Dimension 8: Empowerment, Dimension 3: Vision, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, Inclusive Education, Topics, Dimension 9: Well-being, Dimension 8: Empowerment, Dimension 3: Vision, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Health and wellbeing, Curriculum.
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Driven to succeed: Three Towns Motor Project
Explore this local authority curriculum programme, which engages and empowers young people and gives them new opportunities by providing them with practical tuition in motor vehicle maintenance. A project set up by the local authority offers a comprehensive alternative curriculum programme to local Community Schools and Youth Centres in North Ayrshire. Education staff, Three Towns Garage staff and students discuss the way that this project engages and empowers young people and allows them to achieve, learn and succeed.
- Posted on 17 June 2009 under Dimension 9: Well-being, Dimension 5: Partnership, 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 9: Well-being, Dimension 5: Partnership, 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.
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Learning using all the senses: Donaldson's School nursery
Learn about this nursery's integrated learning and teaching approach which is designed to meet the needs of individuals with hearing impairments, speech and language difficulties and related problems. The learning and teaching strategy at Donaldson's School Nursery is designed to meet the needs of young children with hearing impairments, speech and language difficulties and behavioural problems. Nursery staff and parents discuss how curricular adaptations and the excellent support provided by specialists.
- Posted on 17 June 2009 under Dimension 8: Empowerment, Dimension 3: Vision, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, Inclusive Education, Topics, Dimension 8: Empowerment, Dimension 3: Vision, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
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