Scots and Social Studies at Secondary School

7. Application

Now you will finish preparing your own lesson based on what you have studied in this unit by planning the activities and learning outcomes you plan to include.

You may wish to refer to the 3-18 Literacy and English Review (see pages 66 and 67 for specific reference to Scots) as well as the Education Scotland resources on the National Improvement Hub.

The CfE Experiences and Outcomes should be referenced as often as possible.

Activity 6

Using the notes and ideas that you began to gather during the tutorial, complete steps 1-5. 

1. In your own time, continue planning your chosen activity, adding more detail where required. You might want to record your plans in your Learning log.

2. Try out the planned activity with your learners. You might want to gather some feedback from your learners about the activity as well, which you can bring to the course and share with your fellow students. 

3. Write an account of 250 to 300 words, highlighting the successes and challenges you encountered when applying what you have learned in terms of pedagogy and Scots language. It may be helpful to consider these questions: 

• What do you think worked particularly well in your classroom application? 

• Is there anything you would do differently if you were to repeat this lesson?  

• What are the next steps for your learners? 

• How will you provide further opportunities to practise and reinforce the use and awareness of the Scots language?

Learning log

Don’t forget to share examples of the fantastic teaching and learning going on in your classrooms. Share on social media using  #OUScotsCPD, and tagging us in your posts @OUScotland, @OULanguages, @EducationScot.