Education Scotland podcast

Focus on Froebelian practice

In this episode of The Learning Conversations Gillian Hamilton discusses Froebelian practice with Professor Tina Bruce CBE, who has spent her career supporting the development of educators working with young children.
Froebel’s work and writing changed the way we think about and value early childhood. Froebelian practice is one of the approaches highlighted within our national practice guidance for early years (0-8) Realising The Ambition: Being Me.

Strathclyde University Students Family Learning Placements

This podcast features student teachers from Strathclyde University Initial Teacher Education Programme. They were involved in a pilot programme which placed student teachers in a Local Authority Family Learning Team. The students talked about their experiences of working with parents and families within a Family Learning setting and how that positively impacted their attitudes, confidence, and practice.

Generations Working Together

This podcast features Lorraine George, Learning and Development Officer from Generations Working Together (GWT). Lorraine outlines the benefits of generations working together and how people of all ages can learn from each other. This is an important part of Lifelong Learning, where the generations work together to gain skills, values, and knowledge. Beyond the transfer of knowledge, it fosters reciprocal learning relationships between different generations and helps develop social capital and social cohesion in our ageing societies. Lorraine also talks about their newly published teacher resource that can be utilised by schools to develop their own intergenerational programmes linked to experiences and outcomes.

Teaching languages across the years – plus ça change...?

Teaching languages across the years – plus ça change...?
In this podcast, Louise Glen, Senior Education Officer for languages, is joined by guest Hélène McGregor, a recently-retired , very successful (and very youthful) teacher of French and Italian.  Hélène taught at Glenrothes High School for just over 30 years and shares with Louise her motivation to become a teacher, her approaches to language teaching and her best memories of working in the same school for her whole career. Listen out for the top tips in the quickfire Q&A !

Leading Professional Learning - In conversation with Aileen Kennedy

Ready to transform professional learning in your school or setting? Join the Professional Learning and Leadership team at Education Scotland as we chat with Professor Aileen Kennedy, Professor of Teacher Education, Glasgow University, who is a leading researcher in the field. We dive into her groundbreaking work, exploring the shift from transmissive to transformative professional learning and uncover practical advice for educators and leaders. Discover key takeaways, unpack the distinctions between approaches, and get a sneak peek into what's next on Professor Kennedy's own professional learning journey. Tune in for inspiration and actionable insights to reflect on your leadership of professional learning.

Learning Conversations: Community Justice Scotland

In this episode of The Learning Conversations, Gillian Hamilton is joined by Karyn McCluskey, Chief Executive of Community Justice Scotland.
This lively and informative conversation will touch on how education is key to Karyn’s prevention strategy.

The Curriculum Improvement Cycle episode. Part 2: Towards and evolved technical framework

The Curriculum Improvement Cycle episode. Part 2: Towards and evolved technical framework
A process is now in place for reviewing and evolving Scotland’s Curriculum - this is known as the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. In this episode, Ollie Bray Strategic Director is joined by guest Andy Creamer, Head of Learning, Teaching and Assessment at Education Scotland. Ollie and Andy continue their conversation and talk about how the work will move towards developing an evolved technical framework for education in Scotland.

The Curriculum Improvement Cycle episode. Part 1: The background and case for change

The Curriculum Improvement Cycle episode. Part 1: The background and case for change
A process is now in place for reviewing and evolving Scotland’s Curriculum - this is known as the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. In this episode, Ollie Bray Strategic Director is joined by guest Andy Creamer, Head of Learning, Teaching and Assessment at Education Scotland. Ollie and Andy talk about the background of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle and the case for change, unpacking the discussion paper that was published in November 2024.

School Libraries Podcast - A Focus on Pupil Volunteering Episode 4

School Libraries Podcast - A Focus on Pupil Volunteering Episode 4
 
A conversation with Kateri Wilson Whalley, School Librarian - West Lothian Council

Barrhead High School and Community Learning and Development youth work partnership in East Renfrewshire