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Theme for SLF 2010

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The theme for SLF 2010 is Curriculum for Excellence: Enhancing experiences, raising standards. We are now accepting abstracts for proposed participation. Visit the Scottish Learning Festival website for more information on the theme and details of how to submit a proposal.

Ferre Leavers’ presentation

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Please find the slides from Ferre Laevers’ keynote presentation about using an experiential approach at all levels given at SLF 2009 on his seminar page. 

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Conference in Pictures

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Returning in 2009, Conference in Pictures was a pictorial gallery capturing the meaning behind the words at SLF.  A selection of images made during SLF 2009 are now available to view on the SLF website.

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Carol Dweck’s presentation

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Please find the slides from Carol Dweck’s keynote presentation about developing ‘Growth Mindsets’ at SLF 2009 on her seminar page. 

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Knightswood dancers

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For a reminder of  just how good they were, see the video of the performers from Knightswood School who took to the stage in the Clyde Auditorium last week.

Introduced as an example of what the Curriculum for Excellence can achieve in practice, they performed before the first keynote speech by Fiona Hyslop, MSP (also available on the video page of the SLF website).

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Video – SLF – Day 1

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Keynote speeches by Fiona Hyslop and Carol Dweck now available on SLF website.

More to follow soon.

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TeachMeetSLF’09

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Teachmeet at SLF09

Remember to check-in with TeachmeetSLF09 that gathers from 6.00pm till 9.00pm Wednesday 23 September at BBC Scotland, 40 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1DA

Short presentations, chat and social networking (in person) will be happening.

Twitter #tmslf09

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Seminar C1A cancelled

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Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, seminar C1A: Building the Curriculum: A Framework for Assessment had to be cancelled.

The SLF team apologises for any disappointment caused, and hope that you will find plenty to interest you within the rest of the programme.

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Dragons are coming

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Finalists for the LTS does Dragons’ Den competition at The Scottish Learning Festival have been decided.

Pitches will be heard from:

  • Meldrum Academy, Aberdeenshire
  • St Marys PS, Dundee
  • Gavinburn PS, West Dunbartonshire
  • Lairdsland PS, East Dunbartonshire.

Further information can be found on the Consolarium blog.

This session is one of the Education Showcases and takes place on Thursday 24 September at 13:00 pm.

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Small events in Crowne Plaza hotel

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Scholastic are hosting some smaller events at the Crowne Plaza hotel which you are more than welcome to attend:

Making the most of Primary French – Paul Rogers

The session is on Wednesday 23 September from 11 am - 12 pm in the Rockwell room of the adjoining Crowne Plaza hotel.

Getting teenagers excited about learning languages – Andy Cowle

The session is on Wednesday 23 September from 12 – 1 pm in the Rockwell room of the adjoining Crowne Plaza hotel.

SuperClubsPLUS – Catriona Dormand

The session is on Wednesday 23 September, 10 – 10.45 am and Thursday 24 September, 10  - 10.45 am in the Rockall Room of the adjoining Crowne Plaza hotel.

Scholastic are on stand H15 in Exhibition Hall, where you can save money with special offers on teacher resources and pick up the new Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler picture book ‘Tabby McTat’.

Scholastic will host seminars F1B and F1C.

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