31 May 2014
What makes a good teacher?
A recent High Court ruling in Scotland has re-opened the debate about the entry levels…
1 May 2014
Reasons to be Cheerful
The contemporary world of schools induces contrary emotions. Some days I’m a grumpy old man:…
1 May 2014
Professor Anthony John Harmar
Professor Anthony John Harmar Wednesday 30 April 2014 Professor of pharmacology Born: November 28, 1951;…
21 February 2014
A licence to teach
It’s again time for Scottish educationalists to peep over the Border, this time at Tristram…
21 February 2014
Are exams undermined by curriculum reform?
SCHOOLS are regularly exhorted to listen and respond to the views of their students. The…
8 February 2014
Listen and learn
More than 160 school students, teachers and education professionals attended a recent Scottish conference on…
6 February 2014
To boldly go….
In December one of Scotland’s major local authorities circulated its staff with an appeal to…
6 February 2014
How do we define success?
Determined to Succeed was the 2002 Scottish Government’s review of education for work and enterprise.…
25 January 2014
No more heroes
A recent report from the US (Miami Herald, December 29, 2013) reminded us of inspiring…
