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Colin McGill
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Scottish student teacher placements: 6 key pieces of advice
As student teachers prepare to head into Scottish schools, Colin McGill addresses some of their most pressing questions
General
24 September 2025
Scottish student teacher placements: six key pieces of advice
What should you expect as a new student teacher in Scotland?
With many students starting their teacher education journey in Scotland, Colin McGill offers some words of advice and says it’s an exciting time to join the profession
General
17 August 2025
Rollercoaster
How to boost chemistry with a focus on green issues
A refresh of the chemistry curriculum in Scottish schools – focused on how to avert environmental disaster – could help to reverse declining numbers in the subject at university, says Colin McGill
Secondary
20 April 2023
How chemistry could be boosted by a greater focus on green issues
6 things teachers should know about asking questions
All teachers ask a lot of questions – but the way they ask them affects their impact in deepening pupils’ knowledge, says Scottish teacher educator Colin McGill
General
13 October 2022
Hands up
Where new teachers in Scotland can go to hone their skills
There are plenty of opportunities to ensure that your professional learning does not stop after you qualify as a teacher, explains Colin McGill
General
30 September 2022
Where new teachers in Scotland can go to hone their skills