Glow Scotland

February 8th, 2011

World of Work Wednesdays

Jennifer McDougall

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 : Categories 16+ Learning Choices, Career Opportunities and Pathways, Curriculum for Excellence, Glow, Glow Meet, Pupils

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in hospitality and catering? More and more students are taking up courses in this line of work but what is it really like to work in this area. . What sort of jobs are available in hospitality and catering; and what sort of skills would you need to be successful in this line of work? Now you can find out more!

This interactive Glow meet will also provide participants with the opportunity to take part in challenges, ask questions and learn about the career paths taken by three individuals including:

Joe Queen – Executive Head Chef – Glasgow Hilton
Steve Frost – Divisional Executive Chef (Scotland) Sodexo (external catering company)
Ian Elliot – Glasgow Metropolitan College, lecturer
Victoria Spichale – Event Services Manager , The Gleneagles Hotel

Sign up and join us on Wednesday 9th February from 2-3pm in the World of Work Wednesdays Glow Group.

January 17th, 2011

YDance – Supporting Higher Dance through Glow

Julia Fenby

Comments: 1 Comment Tags:  : Categories 16+ Learning Choices, Career Opportunities and Pathways, Co-Create, Curriculum for Excellence, Dumfries and Galloway, East Dunbartonshire, Expressive Arts, Glow Meet, Inverclyde

YDance (Scottish Youth Dance) is the National Dance Agency for children and young people in Scotland. It is a leading provider of quality dance experiences and education, encouraging young people to get creative and active through dance.

Through the Co-Create project, YDance is providing continuing support to teachers of Higher Dance at Greenock Academy, Lenzie Academy and Dumfries High School including live CPD and choreography sessions through Glow Meet and pupil and teacher zones with lots of useful resources and helpful hints.

As well as practical workshops delivered by YDance in the schools, participating PE teachers have been meeting YDance tutors every week through Glow Meet for guidance on all aspects of the course, including the four set dances they have to teach. This approach has given teachers the opportunity to discuss choreography, share ideas and see examples of pupil work.

The YDance Glow Group is under development and is due to go live later this month. As well as providing an overview of the Co-Create project and the Higher Dance curriculum, it will include lots of useful guidance and support materials for anyone thinking of teaching or studying Higher Dance. A Pupil Zone will include hints and tips on the course, with practical advice on what to wear and healthy living, plus videos of pupils talking why Higher Dance has been a positive experience for them. A Teachers Zone will include sample videos of technique exercises and set dances, examples of written work and choreography lesson plans, together with support materials on career paths and opportunities for pupils.

For more information on YDance and the support and resources  on offer for schools visit their website at www.ydance.org

Co-Create is funded through a partnership between Learning and Teaching Scotland and the Creative Scotland National Lottery Fund.