Curriculum for Excellence in action

Curriculum for Excellence in action


Videos from the Scottish Government demonstrating the practical application of Curriculum for Excellence to learning and teaching.


Screenshot from video CfE in action - Intro
Video: Introduction

This video summarises three exercises undertaken by Scottish secondary schools to demonstrate the practical application of Curriculum for Excellence to learning and teaching.

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CfE in action Intro (65.7 MB)
CfE in action Intro for iPod (11.7 MB)
Screenshot from video CfE in action - International trade
Video: International trade

Pupils promoted a product to a French-speaking country in order to help improve their understanding of international trade.

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CfE in action international trade (58.7 MB)
CfE in action international trade for iPod (10.5 MB)
Screenshot from video CfE in action - Pimp my trolley
Video: Pimp My Trolley

Learners explored the practical application of physics by designing a bumper for a car. The Scottish Schools Equipment Research Centre (SSERC), who devised the activity on which this lesson was based, can supply technical guides and work cards to assist practitioners. For more detail please contact physics@sserc.org.uk

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CfE in action pimp my trolley (52 MB)
CfE in action pimp my trolley for iPod (9.3 MB)
Screenshot from video CfE in action - Perth papers
Video: Perth Papers

Learners wrote their own soap opera, in which their characters acted to save an ailing company by diversifying and producing new products.

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CfE in action Perth Papers (57.6 MB)
CfE in action Perth Papers for iPod (10.3 MB)

Communication toolkit

Resources to help schools give parents, learners, employers and other partners more information on Curriculum for Excellence.