Click on the link below to access Highland Council ECS Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy:
The following link will take you to Getting Familiar with Highland Council ECS Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy;
‘The pack aims to encourage staff to reflect and discuss the Highland Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy and its implications for their practice………
The pack comprises:
• these Notes (with ‘Discussion Points’ below to help the learning leader to inform discussion about the first five sections of the Policy)
• six sets of key questions for reflection and discussion corresponding to the Policy’s sections
• the Policy’
Clink on the link below to access the Journey to Excellence Professional Development Pack entitled: Active Learning.
After completing this programme you will have:
• identified your current level of knowledge and expertise of active learning strategies and approaches;
• developed a deeper understanding of how methodologies can change to support children’s learning;
• gained a knowledge of some innovative and creative practice in other schools;
• discussed and reflected on research evidence and the contributions of fellow professionals; and
• planned, implemented and reviewed ways of developing active learning in your own classroom practice.
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/Images/ActivelearningFeb09final2_tcm4-529671.pdf
Clink on the link below to access the Journey to Excellence Professional Development Pack entitled: Collaborative Learning
After completing this programme you will have:
• identified your current level of knowledge of and expertise in collaborative learning strategies and approaches;
• developed a deeper understanding of how methodologies can change to support children’s learning;
• gained a knowledge of some innovative and creative practice in other schools;
• discussed and reflected on research evidence and the contributions of fellow professionals; and
• planned, implemented and reviewed ways of developing collaborative learning in your own classroom practice.
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/Images/CollaborativelearningApri09lfinal2_tcm4-534553.pdf
Clink on the link below to access the Journey to Excellence Professional Development Pack entitled: Motivating Learners
This programme will provide you with the opportunity to
• reflect on the nature of motivation
• listen to the perspectives of educators working in the field of motivation
• observe practice drawn from schools representing all sectors in Scotland
• plan and evaluate motivational strategies for your own children and young people
• plan next steps and/or further study.
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/Images/motivatinglearnersJan09final2_tcm4-529053.pdf
LINKS FROM GLOW
Active Learning-
http://www.geoffpetty.com/activelearning.html
HMIE Examples of Good Practice-Early Years
http://www.hmie.gov.uk/GoodPractice/Materials.aspx?theme=27&topic=214
HMIE Examples of Good Practice- Primary
http://www.hmie.gov.uk/GoodPractice/Materials.aspx?theme=34&topic=169
Using Active Learning in the Classroom
http://learningforlife.fsu.edu/ctl/explore/onlineresources/docs/Chptr8.pdf
Co-operative Learning-
Highland Learning and Teaching Toolkit
http://www.highlandschools-virtualib.org.uk/ltt/flexible/co-operative.htm
Co-operative and Collaborative Learning
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/coopcollab/index.html
Kagan On-line
Critical Skills:
National Critical Skills GLOW Group
Critical Skills Programme
http://www.criticalskills.co.uk/
Interdisciplinary Learning:
LTS Interdisciplinary Learning Page
Ethos and Life of School as a Community:
LTS Ethos and Life of School as a Community Page
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/curriculumforexcellence/curriculumoverview/totality/ethos/index.asp
Opportunities of Personal Achievement:
LTS Opportunities of Personal Achievement
It’s great to have all the links for one area all grouped together for easy access. Thank you!