Curriculum for Excellence needs skilled and creative practitioners who have the confidence to exercise professional judgement within the context of the broader guidance, including that provided by the Experiences and Outcomes. It requires reflective professionals with a commitment to their own development, learning collaboratively and sharing effective practice with each other.
As Curriculum for Excellence reaches full adoption, practitioners will be considering how they can develop innovative and relevant experiences for learners through planned activities which will lead to sustained, motivating learning and high levels of achievement for all. To achieve this, individual practitioners and educational establishments need support to develop their skills, knowledge and creativity further, to identify their own priorities, to capitalise on the opportunities offered by Glow and to develop solutions relevant to their own circumstances.
The Scottish Learning Festival 2010 will provide opportunities to find out about successful, innovative approaches to learning and teaching and showcase how practitioners and learners are taking advantage of Glow and other technologies, bringing together examples of educational practice, leadership and management strategies from across Scotland and beyond.
Assessment is a key aspect of the implementation of Curriculum for Excellence and SLF will explore how assessment practices support the new curriculum, promoting improved learning and teaching together with greater autonomy and professional responsibility