Glossary of terms
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Career long professional learningTerminology used for professional learning for
educational practitioners. This used to be called Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) and is now commonly
referred to as Professional Learning. | ||
Causal factorA determining factor or cause. | |
Classroom practitionersStaff supporting learners in the class room teachers and support staff. | |
Cognitive abilityIntellectual capability | |
CollaborativeAll involved are working together in
partnership. | |
ConsultationOpportunity to discuss and share views and ideas. | |
CreativityOriginality, vision, inventiveness and Innovation in arts, science, math
and design and other areas of the curriculum. | |
Curriculum for ExcellenceThe Scottish curriculum comprises a broad
general education up to the end of S3 followed by a senior phase. There is an
increased emphasis is placed on inter-disciplinary learning, skills development
and encouraging personal achievement. | |
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