http://www.ltscotland.org.uk Quick round-up of events relating to education from Learning and Teaching Scotland and other providers. en-gb (c) Learning and Teaching Scotland Sat, 26 May 2012 17:40:58 GMT LT Scotland Tridion http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4720913.asp http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4720913.asp Education Scotland, with the support of Prudential, has organised a conference to be held on 14 June 2012 at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Thu, 17 May 2012 10:49:35 GMT http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4720739.asp http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4720739.asp A national event, organised by the Scottish Government, Education Scotland and Creative Scotland, to showcase innovation across teaching and learning in a range of subjects beyond the expressive arts. Tue, 15 May 2012 15:20:00 GMT http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4720927.asp http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4720927.asp Education Scotland has a programme of CPD sessions around the teaching and learning of Scottish contexts as part of the Scottish Studies ministerial group recommendations. Tue, 15 May 2012 15:39:00 GMT http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4720643.asp http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4720643.asp Education Scotland has a programme of CPD sessions around the teaching and learning of Scottish contexts as part of the Scottish Studies ministerial group recommendations. Tue, 15 May 2012 15:39:00 GMT http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4720138.asp http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4720138.asp Ten Regional Primary PE Network Meetings will be held around the country in May and June 2012. At each meeting the keynote speaker will be Alan MacLean talking about 'Optimising the Motivational Impact of Physical Education'. Wed, 2 May 2012 12:03:33 GMT http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4720129.asp http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4720129.asp A professional development workshop for practitioners who are interested in learning about and enhancing the teaching of physical education, physical activity and sport for young children’s health and wellbeing. Wed, 2 May 2012 11:41:56 GMT http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4719772.asp http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4719772.asp The conference will explore some of the perceived barriers to reading and discuss how parents can best support emerging readers. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:38:26 GMT http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4719240.asp http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4719240.asp A professional development workshop for practitioners who are interested in learning about and enhancing the teaching of physical education, physical activity and sport for young children’s health and wellbeing. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:32:06 GMT http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4719038.asp http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4719038.asp This CPD event, on the theme of global citizenship, international education, Eco-Schools and Fairtrade, is being held at Kinnaird Primary in Falkirk on 23 May. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:29:02 GMT http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4718988.asp http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4718988.asp Stockbridge Primary School in Edinburgh is holding an open day focusing on the theme of pupil voice and partnership working with the local and international community. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:55:45 GMT http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4716316.asp http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4716316.asp This conference aims to develop practitioners’ understanding of a renewed emphasis on learning about Scotland. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:15:21 GMT http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4713577.asp http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4713577.asp This CPD event offers practitioners and school leaders an exciting opportunity to visit Bo’ness Academy and attend Falkirk Council’s global citizenship showcase event. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:04:47 GMT http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4713580.asp http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4713580.asp Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:33:38 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4688910.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4688910.asp A CPD event for primary and secondary practitioners to explore the assertion that Scots is a language and not slang or bad English and to introduce online resources which will support learning using Scots. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:40:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4688908.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4688908.asp CPD event for primary and secondary practitioners to explore the assertion that Scots is a language and not slang or bad English and to introduce online resources which will support learning using Scots. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:40:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4687785.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4687785.asp Join this Glow Meet to take a look at how 'Building the Curriculum 4' supports the planning, design and delivery of the curriculum in early years establishments, schools and colleges. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:20:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4687781.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4687781.asp Education Scotland is hosting a free event for parents and carers to help them understand how their child's learning will be assessed and how they will be updated about achievements. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:29:27 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4687672.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4687672.asp Education Scotland invites practitioners interested in developing learner voice and pupil participation within their classroom, school or local authority, to this national conference. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:47:07 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4687537.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4687537.asp The Numeracy Team at Education Scotland is hosting this event for practitioners. The aim of the event is to support effective teaching and learning of number in early years settings and primary schools. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:13:42 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4687535.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4687535.asp The Numeracy Team at Education Scotland is hosting this event for practitioners. The aim of the event is to support effective teaching and learning of number in early years settings and primary schools. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:52:20 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4687435.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4687435.asp This CPD event offers practitioners and school leaders an exciting opportunity to visit Bo’ness Academy and attend Falkirk Council’s global citizenship showcase event. Thu, 9 Feb 2012 09:11:53 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4687333.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4687333.asp The aim of the event is to support the development and delivery of the health and wellbeing curriculum area for all of Scotland’s children and young people. Throughout the day there will be opportunities to participate in workshop activities, network with colleagues, share good practice and hear key messages in health and wellbeing. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 12:02:59 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4687154.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4687154.asp Why are fish slimy? What is the weirdest sea creature? Which sea dad gives birth through its mouth? What yukky substance from the sea is used in lipstick? Find out in another interactive and fascinating Glow Meet. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 16:54:13 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4686864.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4686864.asp Education Scotland is hosting an event for parents on 25 February at Stirling Management Centre. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:33:58 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4686678.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4686678.asp Whitelees Primary School, the first primary to be awarded five 'excellent' grades by the school inspectors, offers practitioners and school leaders from across Scotland the chance to visit the school to meet the headteacher, staff and learners. This event was originally scheduled for December 2011 but had to be cancelled due to severe storms. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:40 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4686272.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4686272.asp One-day conference to support lecturers who deliver Early Education and Childcare training programmes, with a keynote address by author Alan Bisset, workshops sessions led by practitioners and updates from national bodies. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:25:33 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4686013.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4686013.asp Hear from leading international and UK experts who will consider transitions in early years from home to childcare and from pre-school to school, as well as the many other transitions that children may experience in this key period. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:33:52 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4686098.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4686098.asp Following on from the Children in Europe conference Life changes: supporting transitions, this half-day seminar will explore key issues around transitions in young adulthood including integrated services, disability, looked after children and transitions to employment. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:30:31 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4685019.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4685019.asp Education Scotland is holding a conference for secondary pupil support/guidance teachers and practitioners. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:08:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4686277.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4686277.asp The Developing Global Citizenship Team is hosting a Glow Meet drop-in session on Thursday, 26 January 2012, from 3.45pm to 4.45pm to help you kick-start Sustainable Development Education in 2012. Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:20:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4684911.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4684911.asp Join the Great Climate Change Debate by signing up for this Glow Meet on 'Adapting to climate change' on 6 February 2012. Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:20:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4684907.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/events/2012/eventgeneral_tcm4684907.asp Join the Great Climate Change Debate by signing up for this Glow Meet on 'Climate science - evidence vs controversy' on 30 January 2012. Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:20:00 GMT