SSTA News
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Link Global Teacher Programme
SSTA member Dr Archie Marshall, was one 17 Global Teachers who traveled to Malawi this in 2007 to work individually and in small groups to support the development of: Teaching methodologies & classroom management Specific curricular/learning areas School development planning Lesson planning Assessment and evaluation Resource management School management, record keeping and administration During their…
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A CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE
A CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE The Association is seeking the views of members regarding the latest documents from “A Curriculum for Excellence”. These documents can be found at the Curriculum for Excellence website. Proposal for Mathematics, Modern Languages, Classical Languages and Gaelic (learners) are now available from the Curriculum for Excellence website. Members are urged to…
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SSTA CONCERNED ABOUT EXPLOITATION OF CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS
SSTA CONCERNED ABOUT EXPLOITATION OF CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS The Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association today commented on the role of Classroom Assistants in schools across Scotland, and in particular on evidence that Classroom Assistants were being forced to be substitute teachers. “Our members have reported to us with increasing frequency that in a number of schools Classroom…
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SSTA CALLS FOR SCHOOLS TO BE LEADERS IN RENEWABLE ENEGRY
SSTA CALLS FOR SCHOOLS TO BE LEADERS IN RENEWABLE ENEGRY The Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association today challenged the Scottish Government to use schools as champions of renewable energy use. “If Scotland is to become a world leader in the supply and use of renewable energy, then we believe that schools should be major focus within…
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SSTA CALLS FOR EXTRA HELP FOR POLISH CHILDREN
The Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association today called on the Scottish Government to assist children from the Polish and other incoming communities with the language barriers which exist in many Scottish schools. “SSTA members are increasingly alerting us to the problems faced by Polish children, and children of other nationalities, in dealing with language barriers in…
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PAY REVIEW 2008
PAY REVIEW 2008 Following the PAY REVIEW agreed on 13 December 2007, an advance provisional copy of the pay scales is available here. Please find here an advance provisional copy of the pay scale resulting from the PAY REVIEW agreed on 13 December 2007. The increases are as follows: 1 Dec 2007 0.5% on all…
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BULLETIN 407/07 – December 2007
BULLETIN Bulletin no 407/07 11 December 2007 1. COUNCIL 1 DECEMBER 2007 Council heard reports on:- Initial discussions at the SNCT on the 2008 pay settlement and the 2007 shortfall. Conditions of Service Working Group. Class Size, Working Group. LNCT Review Group. Chartered Teacher Review Group. SQA Examination revisions. Developments in “A Curriculum for Excellence”.…
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CLASS SIZES, STAFFING & RESOURCES WORKING GROUP
CLASS SIZES, STAFFING & RESOURCES WORKING GROUP The Final Report of the of the Class Sizes, Staffing & Resources Working Group is now available to view at the Scottish Government website.
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OECD’s LATEST PISA SURVEY
OECD’s LATEST PISA SURVEY The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) survey is the most comprehensive and rigorous international yardstick of secondary-school students’ attainments. PISA 2006 was held in 57 countries that together account for nearly 90% of world GDP. It tested students on how much they knew about science and their ability to use…
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GTCS – CODE OF PROFESSIONALISM AND CONDUCT CONSULTATION
GTCS – CODE OF PROFESSIONALISM AND CONDUCT CONSULTATION GTC Scotland shall be launching its Code of Professionalism and Conduct in 2008. The Code sets out the key principles and values for registered teachers in Scotland giving guidance not only to the Profession but also to members of the public. The Council wishes to consult widely…