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Douglas Blane
All articles by Douglas Blane
Speech worth shouting about
Learning Festival’s keynote address is not to be missed, writes Douglas Blane
27 May 2011
Dodging camels at the ‘unconference’
TeachMeeters are spreading grassroots expertise fast. Douglas Blane reports
27 May 2011
We’ll take the Silk Road
An inspiring theme has helped pupils and teachers across Scotland to weave creative new ways around Curriculum for Excellence
27 May 2011
Upfront about assessment
Spelling out learning criteria at the start of lessons paid dividends for teachers at an East Renfrewshire school. Douglas Blane reports
20 May 2011
A smart way to hold a class in the palm of your hand
A workshop by the Science Learning Institute in Dundee connected teachers to the possibility of turning a classroom nuisance into a valuable learning tool. Douglas Blane reports
20 May 2011
Strings attached
An Ayrshire primary has committed all its P1-4 pupils to taking part in class orchestras. And it’s not just about learning instruments – it’s creating greater harmony in lessons, too.
13 May 2011
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