Education Scotland podcast

Episode 16 – Bex Ewart in conversation with Ed Walton, DHT, Fraserburgh Academy Aberdeenshire

Episode 16 – Bex Ewart in conversation with Ed Walton, DHT, Fraserburgh Academy Aberdeenshire
 
‘Not only are young people different from classroom to classroom… they are different within themselves day to day, hour to hour…
 
‘Pedagogy starts with a relationship - creating a human connection between a group and an adult or a lead learner’.
 
In this episode Bex talks with Ed Walton, Depute Headteacher of Fraserburgh Academy in Aberdeenshire. They discuss the concept of pedagogy as an art-form, the themes if trust, empowerment, real-life relevant and relational compass-led learning and being a ‘practitioner in positive divergence’.
 
Episode links:
https://www.fraserburgh.aberdeenshire.sch.uk/
 
The Pedagogy Podcast Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OlQjzxsYdhXkYg8W7F7d1?si=dc4fd84d97d649e4
 
The Pedagogy Podcast – Core Pedagogical Considerations Graphic:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SY5Z4lXiluxNXhNkgk0UCukrKXNzw3iX?usp=sharing

Learning Conversations: Learning for Sustainability

In this episode of The Learning Conversations, Gillian Hamilton is joined by Education Officer  Mark Irwin and  Oakgrove Primary School Head Teacher, Jane Cerexhe. 
This lively and informative conversation will inspire you to consider how you can support learners to think about the environment.

Episode 15 – Bex Ewart in conversation with Dr Marion Burns

Episode 15 – Bex Ewart in conversation with Dr Marion Burns
 
‘Children are educators too. They educate each other by being alongside each other’
 
‘If we allowed children to be truly creative, we would have a much more effective and impactful experience for them… if we just give over some of that power instead of holding onto it’.
 
In this episode Bex hears thoughts on pedagogy from education academic Dr Marion Burns, former HMIe and co-author of Scotland’s National Practice Guidance for early years Realising the Ambition: Being Me. This conversation insightfully explores research around pedagogical thinking, leadership, transitions, play, creativity and considerations around the interactions, experiences and spaces of pedagogy. 
 
 
Episode links:
Realising the Ambition: Being Me – Scotland’s National Practice Guidance for Early Years
https://education.gov.scot/media/3bjpr3wa/realisingtheambition.pdf
 
'Please Miss, I did that before in nursery!' : achieving curriculum continuity and progression in children's learning across the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence - Early Level from nursery settings to Primary 1’ – Doctoral Thesis Dr Marion Burns
https://stax.strath.ac.uk/concern/theses/tb09j572s
 
The Pedagogy Podcast Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OlQjzxsYdhXkYg8W7F7d1?si=dc4fd84d97d649e4
 
The Pedagogy Podcast – Core Pedagogical Considerations Graphic:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SY5Z4lXiluxNXhNkgk0UCukrKXNzw3iX?usp=sharing

Episode 14 – Bex Ewart in conversation with Dr Dan Wuori

Episode 14 – Bex Ewart in conversation with Dr Dan Wuori
 
‘Young children are capable of such incredibly complex thinking, much more complex than they are given credit for’
 
On this episode of The Pedagogy Podcast, host Bex Ewart is joined by Dr Dan Wuori, a renowned expert in early childhood education. With a wealth of experience and insight into early learning and development, Dr Wuori shares his knowledge on early childhood pedagogy, discussing key principles and the importance of fostering a strong understanding of early childhood development for parents, educators and policy makers.
 
Episode links:
Dr Dan Wuori –
https://danwuori.com
 
The Pedagogy Podcast Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OlQjzxsYdhXkYg8W7F7d1?si=dc4fd84d97d649e4
 
The Pedagogy Podcast – Core Pedagogical Considerations Graphic:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SY5Z4lXiluxNXhNkgk0UCukrKXNzw3iX?usp=sharing

Curriculum Improvement Cycle

The Curriculum Improvement Cycle is a systematic review of the Scottish curriculum to ensure it remains up to date and relevant for children and young people.
In this edition of The Learning Conversations, Ollie Bray, Strategic Director at Education Scotland, talks to Gillian about the aims of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle and some of the early work that has started to take place.

Episode 13 - The Pedgogy Podcast Bex Ewart in conversation with Andy Hargreaves

Episode 13– Bex Ewart in conversation with Andy Hargreaves
 
‘Identity and belonging are as important as achievement’.
 
In this episode Bex explores pedagogy with international education advisor to Scotland, visiting Professor at the University of Ottawa in Canada, and Research Professor at Boston College in the US, Andy Hargreaves. 
 
Episode links:
Andy Hargreaves’ website
https://www.andyhargreaves.com
 
The Pedagogy Podcast Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OlQjzxsYdhXkYg8W7F7d1?si=dc4fd84d97d649e4
 
The Pedagogy Podcast – Core Pedagogical Considerations Graphic:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SY5Z4lXiluxNXhNkgk0UCukrKXNzw3iX?usp=sharing

UNCRC: The impact of children’s rights in schools

UNCRC: The impact of children’s rights in schools
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is now law in Scotland!
 In this episode, senior education officer Maxine Jolly sits down with Isla Grimes, an S4 pupil from Trinity High School and Sophie Jackson, a P7 pupil from St David’s Primary School, both in Renfrewshire.
 They discuss how children’s rights are being recognised in her school.

The Learning Conversations: Attendance

Giving a child or young person a reason to come to school that’s meaningful for them, will raise attendance.” Do you agree? In The Learning Conversations podcast, Gillian Hamilton unpacks the topic of attendance in schools and local authorities. This episode is packed with facts, the latest data and real life inspiring stories with practical examples you can use in your own setting.

Episode 4 Effectively using data in a primary school – supporting literacy in the upper school

Attendance: Partnerships