Rowena Blair

The Sciences Curriculum Improvement Cycle Core Group has spent the last four days working together in Glasgow to begin drafting the big ideas for our evolved 3-18 sciences curriculum. Tiring but exciting work!

Developing Curriculum for Deep Thinking This OA book proposes a way forward to effectively teach knowledge and complex cognitive skills in school and achieve equitable opportunities.

It’s here! Our new open access book on curriculum written by Tim Surma, @paulkirschner.bsky.social, @dylanwiliam.bsky.social, @timsurma.bsky.social, Nuno Crato, Elizabeth Rata, John Hattie, Claudio Van Hees, Michiel Wils, Jasper Nijlunsing and me. Download it here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

Lots of opportunities to get involved in the Curriculum Improvement Cycle in Scotland #CIC

A really worthwhile read for all involved in Scottish education #CIC

As part of the next phase of work on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle we are looking for participants to join collaboration groups for Expressive Arts, Modern Languages, Religious & Moral Education, Social Studies & Technologies. The closing date is 5 February.

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More red sky than bluesky? Very bonnie start to the day 😊

View of the River Clyde

Exciting day collaborating with colleagues from across multiple sectors as part of the Education Scotland Curriculum Improvement Cycle for the Sciences - sharing views and shaping Scotland's science curriculum for the future. Link to today's Padlet: padlet.com/margaretcraw...
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The Science Teaching Survey 2024: a summary of the findings Learn about the experiences and attitudes of science teachers and technicians along with actions we are taking to drive positive change in the education sector.

The @roysocchem.bsky.social Science teaching survey 2024 is LIVE

Teacher trends
⭐️ > Understaffing across all subjects
⭐️ < Sufficient PD
⭐️ < Technician wellbeing

Issues impacting students
⭐️Not enough contact time
⭐️Overloaded curriculum
⭐️Insufficient school funding

www.rsc.org/policy-evide...

Council offices made from concrete in a modernist style

First visit to the Scottish Borders Council HQ in Newtown St Boswells - such a lovely surprise to find a mid-60s modernist building designed by Peter Womersley! A useful day with sessions on agile school leadership and using data effectively to inform improvement.