Rowena Blair
@rowenacb9.bsky.social
Faculty Head of Science / Teacher of Chemistry, Horticulture & Science / Apple Distinguished Educator / Apple Learning Coach / Showbie Certified Educator / MIE Expert / MCE
The Sciences Curriculum Improvement Cycle Core Group has spent the last four days working together in Glasgow to begin drafting the big ideas for our evolved 3-18 sciences curriculum. Tiring but exciting work!
March 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The Sciences Curriculum Improvement Cycle Core Group has spent the last four days working together in Glasgow to begin drafting the big ideas for our evolved 3-18 sciences curriculum. Tiring but exciting work!
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It’s here! Our new open access book on curriculum written by Tim Surma, @paulkirschner.bsky.social, @dylanwiliam.bsky.social, @timsurma.bsky.social, Nuno Crato, Elizabeth Rata, John Hattie, Claudio Van Hees, Michiel Wils, Jasper Nijlunsing and me. Download it here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Developing Curriculum for Deep Thinking
This OA book proposes a way forward to effectively teach knowledge and complex cognitive skills in school and achieve equitable opportunities.
link.springer.com
January 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
It’s here! Our new open access book on curriculum written by Tim Surma, @paulkirschner.bsky.social, @dylanwiliam.bsky.social, @timsurma.bsky.social, Nuno Crato, Elizabeth Rata, John Hattie, Claudio Van Hees, Michiel Wils, Jasper Nijlunsing and me. Download it here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Lots of opportunities to get involved in the Curriculum Improvement Cycle in Scotland #CIC
As part of the next phase of work on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle we are looking for participants to join collaboration groups for Expressive Arts, Modern Languages, Religious & Moral Education, Social Studies & Technologies. The closing date is 5 February.
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January 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Lots of opportunities to get involved in the Curriculum Improvement Cycle in Scotland #CIC
Reposted by Rowena Blair
As part of the next phase of work on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle we are looking for participants to join collaboration groups for Expressive Arts, Modern Languages, Religious & Moral Education, Social Studies & Technologies. The closing date is 5 February.
👉ow.ly/kKO050UIpVz
👉ow.ly/kKO050UIpVz
January 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM
As part of the next phase of work on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle we are looking for participants to join collaboration groups for Expressive Arts, Modern Languages, Religious & Moral Education, Social Studies & Technologies. The closing date is 5 February.
👉ow.ly/kKO050UIpVz
👉ow.ly/kKO050UIpVz
More red sky than bluesky? Very bonnie start to the day 😊
January 17, 2025 at 6:20 PM
More red sky than bluesky? Very bonnie start to the day 😊
Exciting day collaborating with colleagues from across multiple sectors as part of the Education Scotland Curriculum Improvement Cycle for the Sciences - sharing views and shaping Scotland's science curriculum for the future. Link to today's Padlet: padlet.com/margaretcraw...
#SciencesCIC
#SciencesCIC
November 28, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Exciting day collaborating with colleagues from across multiple sectors as part of the Education Scotland Curriculum Improvement Cycle for the Sciences - sharing views and shaping Scotland's science curriculum for the future. Link to today's Padlet: padlet.com/margaretcraw...
#SciencesCIC
#SciencesCIC
Reposted by Rowena Blair
The @roysocchem.bsky.social Science teaching survey 2024 is LIVE
Teacher trends
⭐️ > Understaffing across all subjects
⭐️ < Sufficient PD
⭐️ < Technician wellbeing
Issues impacting students
⭐️Not enough contact time
⭐️Overloaded curriculum
⭐️Insufficient school funding
www.rsc.org/policy-evide...
Teacher trends
⭐️ > Understaffing across all subjects
⭐️ < Sufficient PD
⭐️ < Technician wellbeing
Issues impacting students
⭐️Not enough contact time
⭐️Overloaded curriculum
⭐️Insufficient school funding
www.rsc.org/policy-evide...
The Science Teaching Survey 2024: a summary of the findings
Learn about the experiences and attitudes of science teachers and technicians along with actions we are taking to drive positive change in the education sector.
www.rsc.org
November 20, 2024 at 10:57 AM
The @roysocchem.bsky.social Science teaching survey 2024 is LIVE
Teacher trends
⭐️ > Understaffing across all subjects
⭐️ < Sufficient PD
⭐️ < Technician wellbeing
Issues impacting students
⭐️Not enough contact time
⭐️Overloaded curriculum
⭐️Insufficient school funding
www.rsc.org/policy-evide...
Teacher trends
⭐️ > Understaffing across all subjects
⭐️ < Sufficient PD
⭐️ < Technician wellbeing
Issues impacting students
⭐️Not enough contact time
⭐️Overloaded curriculum
⭐️Insufficient school funding
www.rsc.org/policy-evide...
First visit to the Scottish Borders Council HQ in Newtown St Boswells - such a lovely surprise to find a mid-60s modernist building designed by Peter Womersley! A useful day with sessions on agile school leadership and using data effectively to inform improvement.
November 26, 2024 at 9:04 PM
First visit to the Scottish Borders Council HQ in Newtown St Boswells - such a lovely surprise to find a mid-60s modernist building designed by Peter Womersley! A useful day with sessions on agile school leadership and using data effectively to inform improvement.