http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?fid4ct=50292 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:00:00 EDT Fri, 17 Aug 2012 06:22:00 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss RapidFeeds v0.1 -- http://www.rapidfeeds.com A total of 80 lecturers from James Watt College are being awarded Full Registration by the General Teaching Council for Scotland. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/further-education/news-gtcs-welcomes-fe-lecturers-onto-register.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=7071137 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:14:00 EDT In our latest blog, we hear from Anne Pearson, Curriculum Support Manager at Falkirk Council on the validation of the Employee Review and Development Framework. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/blog.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=7069693 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:29:00 EDT GTC Scotland carries out a survey every Spring of teachers who have participated in the Teacher Induction Scheme, a probation programme described as 'world-leading' in an international survey by the OECD. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/probation/teacher-induction-scheme/news-employment-stats-nqt-2013.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=7067110 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:51:00 EDT 32 newly qualified teachers from across Scotland were welcomed into the profession at the National Probationer Event held at the GTCS headquarters in Edinburgh. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/probation/teacher-induction-scheme/news-new-teachers-recognised-at-national-event-2013.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=7067109 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:50:00 EDT Professor Tom Devine will be the guest speaker at the next GTCS National Lecture. You can request tickets now. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/events/events.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=7066255 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:42:00 EDT Following a rigorous selection process conducted by a range of senior Council members drawn from diverse backgrounds across our stakeholders, Mr Kenneth Muir, Strategic Director for School Years at Education Scotland, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of GTCS. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/news-and-events/gtc-scotland-news/news-gtcs-appoints-new-chief-exec-to-build-on-independence.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=7065456 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:46:00 EDT A pilot probationer project involving probationer teachers was recently showcased at a partnership event organised by Glasgow City Council and WOSDEC. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/probation/teacher-induction-scheme/exclusive-glasgow-pilot-probationer-project.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=7062766 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:26:00 EDT The Scottish Qualifications Authority has put together a survey asking for feedback on a possible creation of a separate Scots Unit within the curriculum. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/scotlands-education-system/exclusive-scots-language-survey.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=7062671 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:46:00 EDT Rachel Campbell, VSO Teacher Support Officer talks about training teachers in 18 schools in the Upper East Region of Ghana. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/blog.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=7062521 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 06:42:00 EDT The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Partnership has recently launched the SCQFfold for Learning, an online toolkit full of resources for secondary teachers and community learning and development practitioners. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/scotlands-education-system/exclusive-scqf-launches-online-toolkit.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=7059099 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:54:00 EDT Blake Stevenson Ltd has been commissioned to evaluate the currently available routes to headship in Scotland. Anyone who has participated in any of these programmes over the past five years is invited to complete an online survey. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/professional-development/headship/exclusive-scot-gov-evaluation-of-the-routes-to-headship.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=7054994 Fri, 31 May 2013 08:28:00 EDT Bob Foley, Head of Health and Well Being at Newbattle High School talks about international connections. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/blog.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=7054940 Fri, 31 May 2013 05:24:00 EDT An election will take place later this year to fill 8 of the 19 registered teacher seats on the fully independent GTC Scotland Council. http://www.gtcs.org.uk/council/council-elections.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=7054336 Thu, 30 May 2013 11:16:00 EDT In this podcast, Kelly Forbes, Corporate Communications Officer at GTC Scotland, speaks with PC Colin Laidlaw, a Campus Cop based at Eastwood High School in Newton Mearns to find out more about the Campus Cop scheme and the return to community policing. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/podcasts/podcast-campus-cops-0513.aspx Podcast http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=7052544 Tue, 28 May 2013 08:44:00 EDT P6 and 7 pupils in Kilmarnock will soon be setting out on a trail to discover the rich history of their town centre, and they'll be fulfilling a wide range of curriculum for excellence objectives along the way. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/curriculum-for-excellence/exclusive-on-the-trail-of-history.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=7052543 Tue, 28 May 2013 08:43:00 EDT A group of 12 Headteachers from Poland visited GTC Scotland to learn more about their role in the Scottish education system. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/scotlands-education-system/news-polish-head-teachers-visit-gtcs.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=7019320 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:18:00 EDT The award-winning Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick is celebrating another prestigious accolade. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/primary-teaching/exclusive-queens-award-for-sustainable-development-2013.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=7019141 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:24:00 EDT Hundreds of pensioners have joined forces to record a charity single and video as part of a campaign to target loneliness. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/events/exclusive-charity-single-to-target-loneliness.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=7018969 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:24:00 EDT Scotland's Chief Statistician has published the results of the 2012 Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/scotlands-education-system/exclusive-scottish-survey-of-literacy-and-numeracy-2012.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=7017020 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:40:00 EDT The Teaching Councils of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland have today issued a joint statement supporting teachers and reinforcing the need for regulation in a time of flux. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/news-and-events/educational-news/news-teaching-councils-issue-a-joint-statement.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=7010556 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:16:00 EDT We all love Scotland. But it could be so much better. Scotland has a litter problem, and it is not just litter, it is dog fouling, flyposting, flytipping, graffiti and abandoned vehicles. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/primary-teaching/exclusive-clean-up-scotland.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=7003221 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:43:00 EDT Do you have the passion for learning and the skills required to lead one of Scotland's key education organisations? http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/news-and-events/gtc-scotland-news/news-gtcs-recruiting-new-chief-executive.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6995752 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:03:00 EDT Take part in the consultation for the Guidelines for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes and Memorandum on Entry Requirements to programmes of ITE in Scotland. Closing date 17 May 2013. http://www.gtcs.org.uk/about-gtcs/Consultations/our-consultations.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6995654 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:59:00 EDT Scottish Book Trust have provided some book recommendations you can cover with your pupils in class. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/blog.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6992319 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:10:00 EDT Edinburgh Young Carers Project defines young carers as young people under the age of 18 who have practical and/or emotional caring responsibilities for another person as a consequence of ill-health, disability, mental health difficulties or drug and alcohol abuse. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/probation/teacher-induction-scheme/exclusive-edinburgh-young-carers-project.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6984556 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:52:00 EDT Summer is the most popular time for teachers wishing to retire. The Scottish Public Pensions Agency require to have receipt of a completed application a minimum of 3 months in advance. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/primary-teaching/exclusive-thinking-of-retiring-this-summer.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6982709 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:17:00 EDT Traditional is a much abused word and nowhere more so than in culture. Traditional Arts are generally held to include folk music, dance, storytelling, crafts and song. All of these activities are resurgent in contemporary Scotland but not necessarily in 'traditional' ways. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/secondary-teaching/exclusive-radical-trads.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6981574 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:20:00 EDT In our latest blog, we hear from Glenise Borthwick, Editor in Chief of Teaching Scotland, about her recent visit to Glasgow to attend a seminar on the XX Commonwealth Games. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/blog.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6980248 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:00:00 EDT The latest issue of Teaching Scotland can now be viewed online. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/ http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6974044 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:21:00 EDT ‎In this podcast, Kelly Forbes, Corporate Communications Officer at GTC Scotland, speaks with Alison Motion, Education Manager at the Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) about the work carried out by RHET. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/podcasts/podcast-royal-highland-education-trust-0413.aspx Podcast http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6973091 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 03:39:00 EDT In our latest blog, Glenise Borthwick talks about her visit to Crieff to brave the hills with the John Muir Trust and Scout Association of Scotland. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/blog.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6968926 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:03:00 EDT Channel 4's My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding may have pulled in record audience figures, but for the Hospital & Outreach Teaching Service team it meant 8.2m viewers were fed a simplified and stereotypical view of travelling people's culture. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/global-education/international-dimension/exclusive-hots-gypsy-traveller-roma-education.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6963722 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:57:00 EDT In this blog, we hear from Glenise Borthwick, Editor in Chief of Teaching Scotland, about her recent visit to Upper Nisbet Farm. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/blog.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6962787 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:00:00 EDT No decision has been taken by GTC Scotland to raise the annual fee for teachers in 2014/15. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/registration/registration-fee/news-gtcs-responds-to-fee-article-in-the-herald.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6960123 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 07:24:00 EDT A suite of revised Professional Standards for teachers was launched by GTC Scotland. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/the-standards/news-gtcs-launches-revised-professional-standards.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6958462 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:03:00 EDT Glenise Borthwick joined Education Officer John Thin and his 2012/13 intake of probationers in Dumfries and Galloway for a two day CPD event. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/probation/teacher-induction-scheme/exclusive-not-all-big-problems-require-a-big-solution.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6958190 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:16:00 EDT The delivery of a daily school meal to children in Malawi will be aided by a Scottish graduate intern, Education Secretary Michael Russell announced. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/global-education/global-citizenship/exclusive-marys-meals-in-malawi.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6956995 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:17:00 EDT In our latest blog, we hear from Kelly Forbes, Corporate Communications Officer at GTC Scotland, about our recent national photography competition. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/web/MultimediaFiles/blog-kelly-forbes-60x60.jpg http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6956240 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:47:00 EDT Scotland's newest cohort of school leaders has received the Standard for Headship award at a ceremony hosted by GTC Scotland. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/the-standards/news-standard-for-headship-awards-2013.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6956170 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:47:00 EDT As a newly qualified teacher, Cameron Stewart set out to use the key principles of the Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) in a project he put together in his probationer year. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/curriculum-for-excellence/exclusive-basketball-tournament.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6952647 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:59:00 EDT In this podcast, Kelly Forbes, Corporate Communications Officer at GTC Scotland, speaks with Cecilia Oram, Project Officer for the School Travel Programme at Sustrans, who explains about how Sustrans can support us to all start making more sustainable journeys by walking and cycling. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/podcasts/podcast-sustrans-0313.aspx Podcast http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6951704 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 08:30:00 EDT The winners of the GTC Scotland Shutterbugs Photography Competition have been announced after the judging panel chose the category winners from hundreds of submissions. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/shutterbugs-home.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6951651 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:41:00 EDT Scottish Book Trust have provided some book recommendations you can cover with your pupils in class. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/blog.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6950960 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:09:00 EDT Athletics in Scotland urgently require volunteers to fill various roles such as coaches, officials, fundraisers, event helpers, club committee members, website designers, marketing and communication officers. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/news-and-events/educational-news/exclusive-scottish-athletics-volunteers.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6945867 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:27:00 EDT The Education Adviser (Research and Professional Learning) will be part of a team undertaking policy initiatives for GTCS. Within that team the post holder will have the specific responsibility for co-ordinating and implementing our overall research strategy and will participate in other education policy initiatives to support professional learning for all teachers, including a focus on the further education and higher education sectors. Closing date - Monday 18 March 2013. http://www.gtcs.org.uk/home/vacancies.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6945757 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:52:00 EDT Glenise Borthwick, Editor in Chief of Teaching Scotland talks about her visit to Bannockburn as they gear up for the 700th anniversary. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/blog.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6945737 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:07:00 EDT "Snail farming", "camping trips standing under a...", "stickleback fishing in the glen", "spying a glimpse of nesting seabirds on the Isle of Arran", "creating a woodlice haven in my garden". http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/secondary-teaching/exclusive-nature-of-scotland-awards-2013.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6941046 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 07:08:00 EDT A group of educationalists from India were hosted at GTC Scotland on Friday 15 February as part of their study visit to Scotland. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/the-standards/news-indian-educationalists-visit-gtcs.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6940977 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:15:00 EDT In the first of a regular feature, the Scottish Book Trust have taken the time to give us their recommendations of some good reads you can cover with your pupils in class. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/blog.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6934531 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:27:00 EDT In this podcast, Kelly Forbes, Corporate Communications Officer at GTC Scotland, speaks with Julie Wilson, Development Officer for Outdoor Learning at Education Scotland, who gives us the low down on the Year of Natural Scotland and how schools can get involved. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/podcasts/podcast-natural-scotland-0213.aspx Podcast http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6930525 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 09:56:00 EDT Teachers who brought the Year of Creative Scotland into their classrooms by specialising some of their practice in Creative Learning have been awarded Professional Recognition by GTC Scotland. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/professional-development/professional-recognition/news-creative-learning-recognised-by-gtcs.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6926407 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:23:00 EDT Take part in our new interactive feature and share your pearls of wisdom with the rest of the profession. Teaching Scotland goes to everyone registered to teach in Scotland, so we therefore believe it's the perfect place to share good practice. Closing date - 14 Feb 2013. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/survey.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6921631 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:55:00 EDT In this blog, we hear from Sally Cavers, Enquire Manager and National Coordinator for Scotland on the European Agency for Development in Special Needs Education on developing vocational educational training. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/blog.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6919783 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 04:12:00 EDT GTC Scotland would like to remind all registered teachers that the current registration period comes to an end on 31st March 2013. Find out more about the Annual Registration Fee. http://www.gtcs.org.uk/registration/registration-fee.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6917439 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:34:00 EDT In this blog, Glenise Borthwick, Editor of Teaching Scotland, talks about the Scottish Opera's Aerial0 Project. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/blog.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6915927 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:10:00 EDT This consultation provides an opportunity to raise any matters regarding the Memorandum on Entry Requirements to Courses of ITE, and the Guidelines for Courses of ITE in Scotland http://www.gtcs.org.uk/about-gtcs/Consultations/our-consultations.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6914244 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:48:00 EDT In this blog, we hear from Glenise Borthwick, Editor of Teaching Scotland, about Outdoor Learning. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/blog.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6914225 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:47:00 EDT Congratulations to Michael Fullan O.C. on Order of Canada honour. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/global-education/international-dimension/news-order-of-canada-honour.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6914223 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:47:00 EDT An MBE has been awarded to GTCS Council member Leslie Manson in the Queen's New Year Honours for 2013. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/the-council/council-members/news-congratulations-to-leslie-manson-mbe.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6914222 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:45:00 EDT In this podcast, we hear from Jane Davidson, Director of Education at Scottish Opera, about their tours and workshops within Scottish schools. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/podcasts/podcast-scottish-opera-0113.aspx Podcast http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6914220 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:00:00 EDT The latest issue of Teaching Scotland has been launched online. Read the most recent articles and take part in our latest competition. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6913604 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 06:19:00 EDT Educationalist, David Cameron writes an article for Teaching Scotland about the TEDx presentation he delivered in Buenos Aires. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/curriculum-for-excellence/exclusive-shaping-the-inheritance.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6888043 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 05:46:00 EDT Around 65 staff in The Highland Council's Education, Culture and Sport Service have recently completed a training programme aimed at encouraging generic leadership skills. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/professional-development/professional-recognition/news-highland-educators-lead-on.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6884182 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:55:00 EDT The revised Professional Standards were approved at a full Council meeting. The revised Professional Standards will come into effect from August 2013. http://www.gtcs.org.uk/standards/revised-professional-standards.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6883181 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:39:00 EDT In this blog, we hear from Glenise Borthwick, Editor of Teaching Scotland, about her meeting with a very creative teacher. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/blog.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6874789 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 06:47:00 EDT GTCS carries out a survey every Autumn of teachers who have participated in the Teacher Induction Scheme (TIS), a probation programme described as 'world-leading' in an international survey by the OECD. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/probation/teacher-induction-scheme/news-employment-statistics-for-newly-qualified-teachers.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6874718 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:57:00 EDT GTCS received a Commendation in the Best Public Sector Campaign category in the Chartered Institute of Public Relations PRide awards. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/the-council/independence/news-gtcs-cipr-awards-2012.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6874717 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:56:00 EDT In this podcast, Claire Gilfillan talks with Sarah Roberts and Nancy Loucks from Families Outside about their work helping the families of people who are serving a sentence in prison. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/podcasts/podcast-families-outside-1212.aspx Podcast http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6873253 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 07:35:00 EDT Education Scotland has now launched the first in a set of Professional Focus Papers, materials that have been designed to give teachers and others an easily accessible source of guidance as they plan for delivery of new programmes of learning for the new National Qualifications being introduced next year. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/secondary-teaching/news-education-scotland-launches-professional-focus-papers.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6872373 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:30:00 EDT A teacher from Hayshead Primary School in Arbroath scooped the prestigious George D Gray CBE MA award for the best undergraduate thesis in teacher education in Scotland. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/probation/student-to-probationer/news-study-into-maths-anxious-teachers-wins-george-d-gray-award.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6872187 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 08:18:00 EDT Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park has launched a new pilot scheme to help schools and outreach groups experience the great outdoors in the Park by offering an Educational Travel Grant. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/primary-teaching/exclusive-national-park-offer-travel-grant-scheme-for-schools-and-groups.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6859617 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:38:00 EDT In this blog, we hear from Jackie Brock, Chief Executive of Children in Scotland, about getting it right for every child. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/blog.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6859469 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:26:00 EDT In this podcast, Rosa Murray, Education Adviser at GTC Scotland, talks about her study visit to Portugal as part of the Transversal Programme. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/podcasts/podcast-transversal-programme-1112.aspx Podcast http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6859413 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:02:00 EDT At its best Scottish puppetry and animation stands proudly with the best in the world, creating inspiration, enjoyment and the means for the better understanding of ourselves and the world around us. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/primary-teaching/exclusive-puppet-animation-scotland.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6852253 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:00:00 EDT We have been working in partnership with the education community to revise our Professional Standards for teachers. In order to answer some of the very good points which have been raised during our consultation phase and through the media, we have created an FAQ page which we will be adding to over the coming weeks. http://www.gtcs.org.uk/professional-development/professional-standards-faq.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6850293 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:21:00 EDT It is with great sadness that GTCS staff learned of the untimely death of our former colleague, Myra Pearson OBE. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/the-council/council-members/news-obituary-myra-pearson.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6848595 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 04:52:00 EDT The consultation on the Revision of the Professional Standards ended on 6 November. We welcome all of the responses we have received to the consultation. Indeed, we are already using feedback provided by those who responded to help inform discussion on the shape of the final revised Standards. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/news-and-events/gtc-scotland-news/news-update-on-revised-professional-standards.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6848594 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 04:52:00 EDT Take part in our new, interactive feature which we are launching in Teaching Scotland where teachers can share top tips, handy hits and timely techniques with each other. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/news-and-events/gtc-scotland-news/news-what-makes-a.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6842816 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:03:00 EDT Skills Development Scotland and partners have developed a web service to support Scotland's employers. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/scotlands-education-system/exclusive-our-skillsforce.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6837273 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:23:00 EDT GTC Scotland recently hosted an International working seminar on the subject of accomplished teaching. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/professional-development/accomplished-teaching/news-accomplished-teaching-seminar.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6836156 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 07:12:00 EDT GTC Scotland comments on a report published by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Michael Russell. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/scotlands-education-system/news-gtcs-comments-on-the-npg-report.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6834616 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:35:00 EDT In this podcast, Kelly Forbes, Corporate Communications Officer at GTC Scotland, talks with Simon Sharkey, Associate Director of Learn at the National Theatre of Scotland about ‘theatre without walls’, the upcoming production of ‘Jump’ and some of the projects undertaken with schools and communities around the country. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/podcasts/podcast-national-theatre-scotland-1112.aspx Podcast http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6829927 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:15:00 EDT In this podcast, Ian Matheson, Education Adviser at GTC Scotland talks to Dr Geri Smyth from Strathclyde University about the Diverse Teachers for Diverse Learners seminar series. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/podcasts/podcast-diverse-teachers-for-diverse-learners-1012.aspx Podcast http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6823820 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:31:00 EDT A national competition which invited children and young people to share examples of Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) in action has been won by creative pupils across Scotland. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/curriculum-for-excellence/news-cfe-inspires-excellent-learning-for-young-people.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6823747 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:15:00 EDT Initiated by the Scottish Government, Book Week Scotland will be a national week-long celebration of reading, delivered on behalf of Creative Scotland by Scottish Book Trust, the leading agency for the promotion of literature, reading and writing in Scotland. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/primary-teaching/exclusive-brought-to-book.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6822649 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:52:00 EDT Jist a wee note tae let ye ken aboot a unique new resource that's been developed by the Scots Language Centre. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/secondary-teaching/exclusive-scots-language-resources.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6822579 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:56:00 EDT In this podcast, we talk with Tom Hamilton, Director of Education and Professional Learning at GTC Scotland about a recent visit to Prague for the Council of Europe Education Department forum. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/podcasts/podcast-prague-forum-1012.aspx Podcast http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6821748 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:26:00 EDT This conference will take place at the Ayr Campus of the University of the West of Scotland from 21-23 November. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/events/event-sera-conference-2012.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6821571 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:31:00 EDT Children and young people have a vital role to play in Glasgow Film's vision for a cinema which supports learning. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/primary-teaching/exclusive-glasgow-film-theatre-access-take-2.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6818885 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:56:00 EDT Radio Edutalk talked to Dr Will Parker, Director of Diversity at US National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, about Accomplished Teaching. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/professional-development/accomplished-teaching/news-radio-edu-talk.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6813542 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 07:06:00 EDT A new succinct leaflet has been produced by Education Scotland, SQA and ADES detailing the support and materials already available for CfE. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/curriculum-for-excellence/exclusive-cfe-support-and-materials.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6809730 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 06:04:00 EDT Lights, camera action! Can lessons be as exciting as the movies? Well, thanks to more than 800 free videos available to use on the Twig website, school children can both grasp complex scientific concepts while enjoying short, content-rich films with Hollywood production values. Twig on Glow is offering the chance to win equipment for your classroom. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/primary-teaching/exclusive-glow-science-twig-world.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6804012 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:15:00 EDT Rosa Murray, Education Adviser at GTC Scotland, has recently been involved in the development of learning for sustainability in schools. This work was carried out in partnership with WWF, the sustainable development network in Scotland and the Scottish Government. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/scotlands-education-system/news-scottish-teachers-for-the-21st-century.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6802546 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 06:45:00 EDT In this podcast, Ian Matheson, Education Adviser at GTC Scotland, talks about a research project into the experience of teachers with a disability in the Teacher Induction Scheme. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/podcasts/podcast-disability-research-project-1012.aspx Podcast http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6794184 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:17:00 EDT UNESCO celebrates World Teachers’ Day, an opportunity to consider the quality, commitment and dedication of teachers, the very significant contribution teachers make to the development of young people and the importance of teachers to society. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/primary-teaching/news-world-teachers-day-2012.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6793913 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 04:39:00 EDT We would like to invite eligible participates to take part in our research survey. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/professional-development/research/news-disabilities-in-tis.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6792491 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:43:00 EDT There is a new approach in Scotland to ensure every individual is equipped to make the best career decisions. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/scotlands-education-system/exclusive-equipping-people-for-sustainable-careers.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6790706 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:02:00 EDT Anthony Finn, Chief Executive, responds to the story about violence towards teachers. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/primary-teaching/news-gtcs-responds-to-indiscipline-report.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6790563 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:02:00 EDT Our latest National Lecture was delivered by Sir Harry Burns, Chief Medical Officer for Scotland. Watch the lecture online. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/events/national-lecture.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6769769 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:00:00 EDT In this blog, we hear from Jackie Brock, Chief Executive of Children in Scotland, about the Children and Young People Bill. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/blog.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6765631 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:25:00 EDT Amnesty International has launched a new interactive education pack. The pack focuses on protest songs, human rights and the lyrics of social change and includes an assembly, lesson plans and a new competition encouraging people to write their own song. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/secondary-teaching/exclusive-amnesty-launches-competition.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6758047 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:37:00 EDT We will be hosting three regional consultation meetings in relation to the revision of our Professional Standards. Sign up now. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/events/event-revision-of-the-professional-standards-consultation-meetings.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6756255 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:12:00 EDT In this blog, we hear from Martin Osler, Head of Corporate Communication and Information Services at GTC Scotland, about the National Lecture 2012. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/blog.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6754566 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:20:00 EDT In this podcast, Kelly Forbes talks with Philippa Cochrane and Chris Leslie from the Scottish Book Trust about their work promoting literature in Scotland. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/podcasts/podcast-scottish-book-trust-0912.aspx Podcast http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6744167 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 08:55:00 EDT Marie Curie Cancer Care is inviting all children aged 3-11 to take part in its Mini Pots of Care fundraising activity this autumn and help raise money for Marie Curie Nurses. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/primary-teaching/exclusive-marie-curie-launches-its-mini-pots-of-care-educational-project.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6734720 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:57:00 EDT A consultation on our revision of the Framework of Professional Standards has been launched. The Standards are being updated to reflect the changing contexts of education in our schools and society. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/news-and-events/gtc-scotland-news/news-gtcs-launches-consultation-on-professional-standards.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6734478 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 06:54:00 EDT In this blog, we hear from Kelly Forbes, Corporate Communications Officer at GTC Scotland, about our recent panel debate on creativity in education. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/blog.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6722323 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 07:16:00 EDT As part of the Festival of Politics 2012 and the 'Year of Creative Scotland', GTC Scotland hosted a panel debate on the topic of creativity in the classroom. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/primary-teaching/news-gcts-hosts-creativity-debate-at-festival-of-politics.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6720542 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 05:51:00 EDT In this blog, we hear from Glenise Borthwick, Editor of Teaching Scotland. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/blog.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6717639 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 06:18:00 EDT Pupils from Knox Academy in Haddington recently won an award for Best Documentary on Knife Crime. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/secondary-teaching/news-scottish-school-pupils-win-best-documentary.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6717638 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 06:17:00 EDT We have recently published new statistics about our registered teachers online. http://www.gtcs.org.uk/about-gtcs/statistics.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6717637 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 06:17:00 EDT In this podcast, Gillian Hamilton, Head of Educational Services at GTC Scotland, talks about the launch of the Professional Update pilot programmes. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/podcasts/podcast-professional-update-pilot-0812.aspx Podcast http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6717636 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 06:22:00 EDT We have uploaded new content onto our Teaching Scotland website including 23 articles, events, podcasts and our national photography competition. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6715227 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:24:00 EDT We are hosting a series of online events in relation to the revision of our Standards. Find out how you can be involved. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/events/events.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6712429 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 05:20:00 EDT The General Teaching Council for Scotland has congratulated Scotland's pupils and teachers on the high level of performance recorded in this year's SQA examinations. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/secondary-teaching/news-gtcs-congratulates-scotlands-pupils-and-teachers.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6704409 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 06:26:00 EDT Glenise Borthwick, Editor of Teaching Scotland writes about the Scottish Opera. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/blog.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6697246 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 04:48:00 EDT GTC Scotland has been shortlisted in the Public Sector category of the 2012 Scotland Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) PRide Awards, chosen for their outstanding campaign 'An Independent GTC Scotland'. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/the-council/independence/news-gtcs-shortlisted-for-cipr-awards-2012.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6688018 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:51:00 EDT The Chief Executive of GTC Scotland is meeting counterparts in New Zealand to share good practice in the regulation of teaching and the development of teacher professionalism and education. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/scotlands-education-system/news-gtcs-visits-new-zealand.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6684515 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 07:18:00 EDT In this podcast, Kelly Forbes talks with the Scottish playwright, poet and teacher, Des Dillon about his experiences in the classroom and the success he’s had out of the classroom with his acclaimed play ‘Singin' I'm No a Billy He's a Tim’. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/podcasts/podcast-des-dillon-0712.aspx Podcast http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6679082 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 09:59:00 EDT In this summer of sport, we have Jonathan Wood, Place2Be National Manager for Scotland as our latest blogger, writing about his experience of sport at the grassroots level. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/home/blog.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6678751 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 04:58:00 EDT The GTC Scotland National Lecture for 2012 will be delivered by Sir Harry Burns, Chief Medical Officer for Scotland. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/events/national-lecture-2012.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6678709 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 04:40:00 EDT We bring together a panel of key people to discuss what inspires and promotes creativity and how we should support and encourage young people to play their part in the creativity and culture of this country. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/events/festival-of-politics-2012.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6678706 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 04:39:00 EDT Brian Gibson, a Modern Studies teacher and Sandra Lyon, a Primary teacher, recently received Professional Recognition in Global Citizenship. We caught up with Brian and Sandra to chat about their projects. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/global-education/global-citizenship/how-do-you-create-a-global-citizen.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6678705 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 04:39:00 EDT Each year, the staff at GTC Scotland pick a charity to support and help fundraise for. This year we are supporting Cash for Kids. We spoke to Ann Marie Miller, Regional Manager for Scotland at Cash for Kids, to find out more about the charity and how we can get involved. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/news-and-events/gtc-scotland-news/news-cash-for-kids-0712.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6678704 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 04:35:00 EDT In this podcast, Kelly Forbes, Corporate Communications Officer at GTC Scotland, talks to YDance about their Olympic themed dance courses, using Glow to teach dance and getting more boys involved in dancing. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/podcasts/podcast-y-dance-0612.aspx Podcast http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6656060 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 09:59:00 EDT The Saltire Awards, the Scottish Government's new youth volunteering award for 12- 25 year olds have been launched across Scotland. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/education-in-scotland/secondary-teaching/news-volunteering-programme.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6655707 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 03:54:00 EDT Tom Hamilton, Director of Education and Professional Learning at GTC Scotland, talks from Albania about his visit to meet the Council of Europe Project Against Corruption in Albania. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/global-education/international-dimension/exclusive-gtcs-talks-balkans.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6654897 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:34:00 EDT The best of Scotland’s social service teams were recognised recently at Care Accolades 2012, the national award ceremony showcasing the very best of the care sector across the country. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/news-and-events/gtc-scotland-news/news-care-accolades-announced.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6654623 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 07:19:00 EDT Find out what it is like to be a secondary teacher in Scotland by reading what life is like for a typical teacher in a secondary school. http://www.gtcs.org.uk/education-in-scotland/teaching-in-a-secondary-school.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6654622 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 07:19:00 EDT GTC Scotland has launched the Professional Update pilot programmes in three local authorities, an independent school and a University. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/professional-development/cpd/news-professional-update-pilot-programmes-launched.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6648078 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:02:00 EDT In this podcast, Rosa Murray, Professional Officer at GTC Scotland, talks to Morag Watson, Senior Policy Officer for Education at WWF Scotland about sustainability, values and the common cause. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/podcasts/podcast-values-in-people-0612.aspx Podcast http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6642514 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 09:58:00 EDT We carry out a survey every Spring of teachers who have participated in the Teacher Induction Scheme, a probation programme described as 'world-leading' in an international survey by the OECD. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/probation/teacher-induction-scheme/news-employment-stats-for-newly-qualified-teachers.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6642350 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 05:46:00 EDT Newly qualified teachers from across Scotland were welcomed into the profession at our National Probationer Event which was held at Clerwood House. http://www.teachingscotland.org.uk/probation/teacher-induction-scheme/news-new-teachers-recognised-at-national-event.aspx http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=6642349 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 05:44:00 EDT