I’m frustrated by not being able to get access to lots of interesting CPD reading as the sites are blocked in school. Therefore herewith below is a list of interesting videos, articles or blog posts found whilst trying to improve my professional practice.
CfE – some useful articles and blog posts by various educators
Curriculum for Excellence in East Lothian A blog post by Ferghal Kelly CfE Officer for East Lothian on a learning Wall set up in Dunbar Grammar School
The Learning Wall – Copy of the PowerPoint
CfE Priority Another interesting post by Ferghal Kelly on the priorities with some good examples of CfE
Educational Theory
Article on mindsets – Prof Carol Dweck Fixed or growth mindsets? A good introduction here
Transcription of Carol Dweck’s address to SLF 2009
An introduction to Brainology Carol Dweck -article about her mindset learning theories/programme
Assessment
English/Literacy
ICT in the classroom
OFSTED report on the safe use of new technologies (pdf)
The safe use of new technologies (Word Doc)