The study of the theory, methods and activities of education.

Learning, teaching and assessment are planned to meet the needs of learners as individuals. It includes ensuring that all learners have regular opportunities to discuss their learning and progress and can influence decisions about what and how they learn.

Refers to the general ability to attend to and discriminate between the sounds of language (as distinct from its meaning).

The study of the sound system of language, the patterns of sound and the rules that determine how speech sounds.

The very early stages of phonological awareness before letters and words are introduced.

How the brain processes and uses a range of information e.g.  text, sound, object or event.

The GTCS maintains a suite of Professional Standards which are underpinned by the themes of values, sustainability and leadership. Professional values are at the core of the Standards.

Every 5 years Scottish GTCS registered teachers are required to demonstrate they have engaged in ongoing professional learning and reflected against the appropriate GTCS Professional Standards.

A working document which can be continually updated, reviewed and should inform practice within the classroom information on the learners’

• Strengths
• Areas of difficulty
• Support in place – linked to the Staged level of intervention(which may include SQA AA)
• Appropriate strategies for school and home

Also referred to as a Learner profile.