'Assessment is a challenge for even the most seasoned teacher.'

Read Telannia Norfar's (Mrs. Telannia Norfar, NBCT) article 'Conquering Assessment Vs. Grading in PBL' for practical tips on assessment and grading in projects!
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Did you know there is lots of advice and guidance available for parents and carers on supporting young people when they are preparing for exams? Find out more on Parentzone Scotland – ow.ly/uBKG50RuHCl

Join us in exploring Global Citizenship and what it looks like at Early Level. We will discuss ways to support young children in developing their GC skills + share strategies and resources.

📅May 20 4.30-6pm

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#GlobalCitizenship

'Conversation is the communal air we breathe'. A summary & sketchnote of 'Supercommunicators' - a new book by Charles Duhigg. It sets out why some people ('supercommunicators') are able to connect with others, build consensus & influence people to join them. He suggests this can be…

💡 Are you working on ways to best use your Pupil Equity Funding (PEF)?

Here are some key questions to consider during the planning stages.

This resource highlights approaches being employed across Scotland linked to the #ScottishAttainmentChallenge 👇 education.gov.scot/resources/pupi…

Calling all #Secondary #Teachers on 23 May grab a cuppa, listen in as schools across Scotland share how they are approaching Learning for Sustainability #ThisisLfS eventbrite.co.uk/e/lfs-secondar…

Download these secondary level PowerPoints and try out 3 starter activities for bringing Global Citizenship into the maths classroom!

✅ Percentage in a Global Context
✅ Grain trapped in Ukraine
✅ Going Vegan

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Wooohooo! 🥳

Well done to our S3 pupils who have made this fantastic video for VisitScotland News

#MilnesMakesADifference

This statement- I’ve got a curriculum to teach’ - especially concerning. What is a curriculum if it is not about engaging with the world and responsive to world events? Clearly just an assessment-driven syllabus to many

Delighted to add two more dates to our CPD course Creativity Matters! For primary and secondary school teachers coming May 7th and 28th! Please find booking details below Joan Mackay

Looking for a calendar of subject-specific professional learning and support events? Visit our new learning, teaching and assessment portal bringing together professional learning opportunities from Education Scotland and partners across the curriculum -ow.ly/yh7C50RtczZ

We asked attendees at our recent professional learning event for their thoughts on our resource, created alongside educators across Scotland, to provide support to practitioners who teach young children in those very early steps towards becoming a reader. Check out this video.👇

Not a bad view on your way home from work #moray #moray coast #scotland

Schools in Scotland are working hard on their school improvement plans & we want to offer a helping hand!

Over the next few weeks we'll be sharing some examples of effective practice to maximise Pupil Equity Funding (PEF). #ScottishAttainmentChallenge

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Could you use our Global Goals Passport in your classroom or school?

Global Goals Champions can be run as a school or year group initiative󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 to inspire young people to find out more about the SDGs.

Download for free: bit.ly/scotdec-global…

These new primary topic planners were designed by a former teacher for CfE.

Ideas to bring Learning for Sustainability into popular primary topics - Children's Rights, Anti-Racist Education, Diversity, Maths, Solar System, Toys, Climate + more: buff.ly/3vibHL0

All PBL teachers should have students conduct inquiry – it might look different in various grade levels, subject areas, & types of projects.

Here are some ways a teacher guides inquiry in a general sense for any project. More resources on inquiry here: bit.ly/2uIhM40

The Gallery Walk protocol can be used as a formative assessment tool in a PBL unit. It promotes student agency and collaboration while nurturing a classroom culture that welcomes feedback & continuous improvement.

Learn more here: bit.ly/30Zr7kT

#Assessment #Protocol

🙌 TOMORROW we’re launching a new edition of one of our most popular resources, “A Schools Guide to Implementation”.

Featuring three recommendations to support you in making meaningful, lasting changes to practice in your school or setting.

Join @GTCS & Learning for Sustainability Scotland with fellow practitioners on Thursday 25 April for our monthly Connect session – ‘Responding to the Call to Action in secondary settings’.

Sign up here and find future dates and discussion topics: tinyurl.com/mrzcsp7c
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