Getting started –
support for reflection and
engagement
Gaelic (learners)
What changes have been made since the publication of
the draft Gaelic (learners) framework?
What was said?
What was done:
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Experiences and outcomes referring
to Gaelic culture considered too
challenging across all levels.
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Framework edited and refined
accordingly. Brief explanation
produced highlighting the breadth of
Gaelic culture.
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‘Experimenting with sound patterns,
words and phrases' at early level.
Teachers worried about 'confusing'
learners at this stage in language
development.
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Explanation provided on
experimenting with sound patterns,
words and phrases based on current
research on language learning.
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Lack of texts to support learning and
teaching.
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Links to definition of text and
opportunities for using new
technologies identified.
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Concerns over including reading at
early and first level.
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Explanation of reading in its
broadest sense, to reassure
expectations.
Reflecting on the principles and practice in
Gaelic (learners)
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How does the Gaelic (learners) framework support effective teaching and
learning?
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How is the Gaelic (learners) framework structured?
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How is progression supported through and across levels?
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Which learning and teaching approaches should be adopted?
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What is meant by 'texts'?
How are the experiences and outcomes structured in
Gaelic (learners)?
In Gaelic (learners) there are three organisers and they are
subdivided as follows:
Listening and talking
Reading
Writing
Listening for information
Finding and using
information
Listening and talking with
others
Reading for cultural
appreciation
Organising and using
information
Reading for interest and
enjoyment
Organising and using
information
Using knowledge about
language
Using knowledge about
language
Using knowledge about
language
Experiences and outcomes in Gaelic (learners)
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Why is there a dotted line between third and fourth level?
This is to demonstrate the close relationship and likely overlap between the two
levels. Fourth level will provide the depth of experiences based on prior learning
from third level.
Getting started in Gaelic (learners):
some questions for discussion
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Building on your current practice, what are the implications for what and how
you teach?
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How will you ensure the needs of all learners are met?
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Which experiences and outcomes could you link within Gaelic (learners), across
other curriculum areas and the world of work, to provide a coherent experience
for learners?
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How might you ensure that learning and teaching reflects the values, purposes
and principles of Curriculum for Excellence?
Where do you go from here?
The journey may be different for everyone, but you may wish to
consider some first steps towards change, for example:
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identifying and sharing effective practice
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identifying and prioritising professional development needs
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experimenting with learning and teaching approaches.