Education Resource Service Newsletter

Spring 2008

Contents

New resources	World Book Day
Opening Hours at Greenwood Teachers' Centre	Michael Rosen Poetry Competition
Focus on resources - Race Equality	National Year of Reading
Journals	Scottish Screen Archive
Pathfinders	Storytelling Festival
CPD Newsletter	Dyslexia Action Plan
A Curriculum for Excellence - Draft Experiences and Outcomes	Mapland
Car parking at ERS	Scots in Schools
Information Literacy Toolkit	National Trust Programme
Royal Mail Awards 2008	Newsletter Archive

New Resources – Examples of recent additions

New Resources: Project Loans

Contrasting Localities (Step-up Geography) - R. Nason and J. Roche 307

Classic Children’s Games from Scotland – K. Ross 399

Pirates (Craft Topics) – R. Wright 364

The Air We Breathe – J. Green 532

Dinosaurs (Craft Topics) – D. Lambert and R. Wright 568

Journey to the Moon (Using Maths) W. & D. Clemson 629

Mobile Home – Nicola Barber 728

Warfare in the Middle Ages – F. MacDonald 940.1

Scotland (Step-up Geography) – A Rodgers and A. Streluk 941.1

Young Burns – T. Bonning 941.46

Chinese Children’s Favourite Stories – M. Yip 951

African Myths – S. Husain 960

Traditional Stories from West Africa – R. Hull 966

The Caribbean (Looking at Countries) J. Powell 972.9

New Resources: Early Education

Visiting a Gurdwara – K. Kaur-Singh and R. Nason E294.6

Milet Picture Dictionary (English-Polish) – S. Turhan E491.85

Sound (A Sense of Science) – C. Llewellyn E534

In the Garden (Just in Rhyme…) – T. McKay-Lawton E575.2

Under the Sea (Just in Rhyme…) - T. McKay-Lawton E576

Kitten (Watch Me Grow) – L. Magloff E636.8

Waterside Home – Nicola Barber E728

In the Home (History From Photographs) K. Cox and C. Hughes E728

New Resources: Video and DVD Collection

We are in the process of buying a number of DVDs in order to update our collection. Please remember to let us know if you view any of our videos and consider them to be obsolete.

A Safe Place (Video - Pupils) 371.9

Let’s Write a Story: Creative Writing for Year 2 (DVD)

Children in the Second World War (History Age 7-11) (DVD)

Children in Victorian Britain (History Age 9-11) (DVD)

Maps and Mapping (Geography Age 7-11) (DVD)

Science Clips: Age 5-7 (DVD)

Science Clips: Age 7-9 (DVD)

Science Clips Investigates: Age 5-7 (DVD)

Science Clips Investigates: Age 7-9 (DVD)

Project Loan Collection

Dealing with Racism (Choices and Decisions) 305

Dealing with Racism (How Do I Feel About?) 305

Multicultural Britain (What’s At Issue?) 305

Prejudices and Differences (What’s At Issue?) 305

Racism (Life skills) 305

Racism (What Do You Know About?) 305
Racism (20^{th Century Debates) 305}

Opening hours - Greenwood Teachers’ Centre

Earlier this session it was brought to our attention that the opening hours do not always suit teaching staff whose schools are a considerable distance from the Centre. An opening hours survey was carried out in a selection of schools, but as this was inconclusive no changes will be made to the opening hours.

However, it is our aim to provide the best possible service to staff and therefore we invite you to contact us if you would like to access the Centre out-with normal hours. It may be possible to provide access to resources during a twilight session or a Saturday if there is already a course booked in the Centre. However, you must contact us in advance so that we can consider staffing arrangements first.

If you would like further information please contact Anne Noble (01294 219206)

Focus on resources – "Race Equality"

Early Education

Just Like Us E305

Racism (Talking About) E305

The Skin I’m In: A First Look at Racism E305

Project Loan Collection

Dealing with Racism (Choices and Decisions) 305

Dealing with Racism (How Do I Feel About?) 305

Multicultural Britain (What’s At Issue?) 305

Prejudices and Differences (What’s At Issue?) 305

Racism (Life skills) 305

Racism (What Do You Know About?) 305
Racism (20^{th Century Debates)
305}

Video and DVD Collection

The Eye of the Storm (DVD - Staff Training) 371.9

Eye Opener (DVD - Staff Training) 371.9

Perception is Everything (DVD - Staff Training) 371.9

Show Racism the Red Card (Video - Pupils) 371.9

Journals

Visiting Greenwood Teachers’ Centre to attend a course? If you have time when you arrive, or during a break, why not look at the journals display?

We purchase a few titles, such as "Times Educational Supplement Scotland", "Nursery World" and "Practical Pre-School". Of course, we also receive a number of free educational publications.

Pathfinders

The aim of a Pathfinder is to collate resources on a specific subject. The most recent additions are Africa, Race Equality, Vikings and Leadership.

All of the Pathfinders can be found on the ERS website at http://www.ers.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/pathfinders/pathfinders.htm

CPD Newsletter

Highlight – British Education Index

Are you researching information for CPD? Or perhaps you are undertaking a course for further qualifications?

Then you may be interested in access to the British Education Index, which provides details of articles in education journals. Once you have given us these details we can find out if the British Library has a copy which we may be able to access for you.

If you are interested in accessing this valuable resource, please contact Anne Noble (Greenwood Centre Librarian) for further details. (Tel: 01294 219206. Email: anoble@north-ayrshire.gov.uk)

New Resources

176 Ways to Involve Parents – B. Boult 371.103 BOU

Better Learning, Better Behaviour – G. Head 371.5 HEA

Blended Coaching: Skills and Strategies to Support Principal Development – G. Bloom 371.4 BLO

Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder – D.Sugden 371.91

The CPD Co-ordinator’s Toolkit – S. Kelly 371.1 KEL

Essential Teaching Skills – C. Kyriacou

Flying Start With Literacy – R. Bayley 371.192 R. Bayley

Leading and Managing Continuing Professional Development – P. Earley 371.1 EAR

Leading Change in Schools: A Practical Handbook – S. Case 371.2 CAS

Learning and Teaching in the Primary Classroom – M. Galton 372 GAL

Professional School Leadership, Dealing With Dilemmas – D. Murphy 371.2 MUR

Sue Cowley’s Teaching Clinic: Practical Answers to the Most Commonly Asked Questions - S. Cowley 371.1 COW

Sixth Sense: The Sixth Form and the LRC 027.8 SLA

Supporting Children’s Learning: A Guide for Teaching Assistants – L. Overall 371.12124 OVE

Teaching and Learning Communication, Language and Literacy – A. Browne 370 BRO

Transforming Education for Every Child: A Practical Handbook – J. West-Burnham 372 WES

Websites

http://www.cla.co.uk/

CPD

Standard for Childhood Practice (Professional Recognition for Nursery and Childcare Workers)

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2007/10/31094755

Eco Schools

The Standardised Waste Audit (Eco Schools Scotland, Changeworks and SEPA)

http://www.ecoschoolsscotland.org/documents/FinalWasteAuditPDF.pdf

Environment

Climate Change website (LTS)

http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sustainabledevelopment/climatechange/impacts/index.asp

Equality

Equality Act – guidance

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/194783/0052319.pdf

Inclusion

Count Us In: Achieving Success for Deaf Pupils (HMIE and the National Deaf Children’s Society, 2007)

http://www.hmie.gov.uk/documents/publication/asfdp.html

Leadership

Leadership for Learning: The Challenges of Leading in a Time of Change, Case Study 2

http://www.hmie.gov.uk/documents/publication/llcs2.doc

Learning and Teaching

Learning About Learning (LTS)

http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/learningaboutlearning/index.asp

Making Effective Use of Curriculum Flexibility in Primary Schools

http://www.hmie.gov.uk/documents/publication/cfps.html

Literacy

Scottish Summary of the International Reading Literacy Study

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/11/23111011/0

Numeracy

On the Money

http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sharednews/2007/educational/june/news_tcm4421739.asp

Self-evaluation

Journey to Excellence Part 5: Planning for Excellence

http://www.journeytoexcellence.org.uk

A Curriculum for Excellence - Draft Experiences and Outcomes

Curriculum for Excellence provides a framework within which excellent learning and teaching can take place - it is an integral part of the schools’ improvement agenda. The values, purposes and principles that lie at the heart of Curriculum for Excellence have resonated well with all who have reflected on them: teachers, education authority staff, employers, young people, parents, managers and college staff.

Many schools have indicated that they are now ready to see more detail, which is what the accompanying draft outcomes and experiences provide. They offer a fresh opportunity to consider how staff, schools and authorities can focus on further improvements to their learning and teaching approaches.

This is part of a wider context for change. During this school session the programme will see a number of developments, including:

advice and guidance on how to construct a curriculum that truly demonstrates the principles of Curriculum for Excellence
new proposals on recognising children and young people's achievements and assessing their learning
new proposals on the structure of some qualifications
arrangements for accountability and inspection.

Download the introduction to the draft experiences and outcomes:http://www.curriculumforexcellencescotland.gov.uk/outcomes/index.asp

Download information about the feedback process following the release of draft experiences and outcomes: http://www.curriculumforexcellencescotland.gov.uk/outcomes/index.asp

Car Parking

Due to ongoing work, parking places are restricted at the present time and we understand that this is creating difficulties for visitors to Greenwood Teachers' Centre.

However, we must ask you not to park on the access road, with particular care not to restrict access for local residents and for service vehicles.

Work on a larger temporary car park is due to start soon.

Our apologies for any inconvenience. If you wish to speak to a member of staff, please contact Anne Noble, Greenwood Centre Librarian.

Information Literacy Toolkit

It is now almost three years since the launch of North Ayrshire Council's Information Literacy Toolkit. We are keen to hear of any schools who are still actively using the Toolkit. If you wish more information, or would like a refresher CPD session, please contact Melanie or Alison on 01294 212716.

Royal Mail Awards 2008

Information about the Royal Mail Awards 2008 can be found on the Scottish Book Trust website: http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning-and-inclusion/sbt-learning-and-inclusion-projects/royal-mail-awards/about-the-royal-mail-awards

North Ayrshire have been offered a special author day on Tuesday 6th May, to be held a Greenwood Teachers' Centre. This will be a chance for children to meet the short-listed authors. Priority will be given to those schools who have signed up to shadow the awards. For more information, contact Melanie on 01294 219205.

World Book Day

World Book Day takes place on Thursday 6th may this year. All primary schools should have received their complimentary World Book Day pack and £1.00 book tokens. Useful information can be found at www.worldbookday.com and on the ERS website at www.ers.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/readingpromo.htm.

Michael Rosen Competition

Scottish Booktrust are running a poetry competition to win a class visit to see the Children's Laureate, Michael Rosen. Further details can be found on their new website: www.scottishbooktrust.com. The competition is open for P3-6 pupils and the closing date is Monday 17th March.

National Year of Reading

This year (from April) has been designated a National Year of Reading. Some of you may have been around long enough to remember the last one, ten years ago. Despite there being a fairly disjointed approach in Scotland, North Ayrshire Council has decided to participate. There will be a variety of events across North Ayrshire Libraries and the branch libraries will have the following themes on display from April - Action Adventure, Travel/holidays, Rhythm and Rhyme, Children's, Chick/Bloke Lit, Local History, Horror and Crime, Sci-Fi, Biographies.

Scottish Screen Archive

Scottish Screen Archive will be visiting North Ayrshire in September to tie in with the National year of Reading theme of Local History. They have extensive footage of the local area, particularly in terms of WWII, The Edwardians, the 1930s and the 1960s. Please contact Melanie on 01294 212716 if you are interested in a visit.

Babble On

Beasts, Bogles and Banshees

North Ayrshire's Storytelling Festival will take place from 20th October to 7th November this year. This will now be an annual festival, named "Babble On", with the theme changing each year. There are 85 visits and 14 different storytellers involved. Please contact Melanie if you'd like to reserve a slot for your class.

Dyslexia Action Plan for Teachers

The action plan, agreed at a summit attended by the First Minister and Jackie Stewart, will see:

•Development of A Framework for Inclusion, setting out the skills, abilities and values required for student teachers and teachers to support pupils with additional support needs

•Development of guidance relating to specific issues such as dyslexia

•Development of teaching materials to support teacher training

•A review of post-graduate opportunities available to reflect the ideas agreed in the Framework for Inclusion

•Improved collaboration between universities.

A quick stroll across Scotland

Mapland Scotland is a giant walkover jigsaw map, made up of 167 pieces printed with topographical detail using Ordnance Survey information and is the size of a badminton court. Its creators, Argyll-based Map and Marine, will travel the country offering the facility for educational purposes.

More information can be found at: Mapland Scotland

•Study of Scots Language

A study of current Scots language provision is to be undertaken to see how the profile and use of the language may be increased.

•Minister for Culture Linda Fabiani said:

"Scots is part of our identity and our heritage as a nation. We must encourage confidence in the use of Scots in all its forms and create opportunities for it to thrive. The Scottish Government is committed to increasing awareness of the Scots language, literature and song.

Schools have a particularly important contribution to make to ensure as many young people as possible have the opportunity to enjoy works of literature by Scots authors. Our national languages have been suppressed and oppressed over the centuries but they should be as valued as any other language spoken in the world. As a signal of this government's support for the language, I have instructed my officials to commission an audit of current provision and seek recommendations on how we ensure Scots flourishes for future generations."

Look out for information coming into your school soon.

National Trust Schools' Programme

The new programme should now be in your school. Extra copies can be obtained free of charge by phoning 0131 243 9312.

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