In this unit by Laura Green you will look at using Scots language in Literacy and English; Expressive Arts (Drama and Music); and Modern Languages to explore how Scots language can enhance learning within Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) Broad General Education at Early and First levels. If you are not teaching at this level, you will explore how you can translate what you learn here into your current teaching context.

You will mainly focus on spoken Scots – poetry recital and song. In looking at this, you will explore the connections between the oral tradition of Scots and the educational benefits for learners when listening to, understanding and subsequently using a language which may be, at least initially, unfamiliar to them.

Key learning points

• to learn about using Scots language with learners working within Early and First level

• to write your own lesson plan for using Scots to support children in developing listening and talking skills

• to build upon your knowledge and experience and further develop your classroom skills in Scots language, with particular focus on poetry recital and song.