literacy
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What is Dyscalculia? IDLS look at how to identify and assess it in schools
In Scotland, dyscalculia is an under-researched learning difficulty and as a result there is little guidance for teachers on how to support learners with the condition.
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Scottish Book Trust’s New Online Learning Resources Revealed
Scottish Book Trust today announced details of new online learning resources designed to aid teachers and librarians achieve a wide range of literacy aims. The resources, linked to the Curriculum for Excellence, can be downloaded for free from Scottish Book Trust’s website. Written by practitioners, the resources encompass a broad range of cross-curricular, fun activities designed to…
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#KiddyLingo: Study reveals social media is altering children’s language
Ben Bookless* A study of over 120,000 entries for a short story competition has shown that children’s language is changing because of the rise of social media. Researchers from the Oxford University Press (OUP) studied entries for this year’s BBC Radio 2 Chris Evans Breakfast Show’s 500 Words short story competition. The report found an…
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Literacy levels falling in Scotland’s schools
Literacy levels in Scotland’s schools have dipped, according to a new report. Compared to 2012, fewer Scottish school children are good at reading and writing. The 2014 Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy, published this week, shows that performance in reading has dropped in primary schools, as well as in second year of secondary school.…
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