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September
has been chosen as the month to focus on education and learning in Scotland.
A series of events has been arranged throughout the
month to highlight their focus on engaging Scots in lifelong learning and
education.
 As
pupils and students return to their desks, September has been chosen as the
month to focus on education and learning in Scotland.
The Scottish Executive, learndirect scotland and Scotland’s learning
community has for the first time arranged a series of events throughout the
month to highlight their focus on engaging Scots in lifelong learning and
education.
The calendar of events will involve different practitioners, learners and
policy makers, bringing interested parties together to explore current and
future educational opportunities in Scotland.
Deputy Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Allan Wilson said:
“I am always impressed by the scale and range of work going on in Scotland
in education and learning.
“We are of course a learning nation – we believe in a culture of lifelong
learning and events like these further demonstrate the commitment and
creativity that Scotland is recognised for.
“This is a great opportunity to tell Scots of the exciting things we are
doing, and I am delighted to add my support to this Month of Education and
Learning.
learndirect scotland Chief Executive Frank Pignatelli commented:
"We are delighted to be working in partnership with organisations throughout
Scotland to promote September as the first month of education and lifelong
learning.
“With so many events taking place throughout this month, involving learners,
teachers, learning centre staff, academics, policy makers, business leaders,
practitioners and politicians, it seemed an ideal opportunity to consider
the range and depth of the work being undertaken in this field.
“Throughout the country, organisations are working to enhance the
employability of individuals and the competitiveness of companies. We hope
that the month of September, this year and in the future, will give us all
an opportunity to celebrate Scotland as a learning nation.”
Month of Education and
Learning Events 2006:
6 September Multiple Intelligences Revisited.
Professor Howard Gardner in conversation.
Sponsored by learndirect, Tapestry Partnership and the Scottish Executive.
7 September The Good Work Theory
Professor Howard Gardner in conversation.
Hosted by George Reid, Speaker of the House.
Sponsored by learndirect and Tapestry Partnership.
8 September International Literacy Day
Learning Connections will host the
annual conference of adult literacies.
8 September The Five Minds for the Future
The world launch of Professor Howard Gardner’s new theory. Hosted by the
Tapestry Partnership.
11 September learndirect Scotland's Celebration of Learning
Event to recognise achievements of people who have returned to learning
successfully. Presentations by Deputy Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong
Learning Allan Wilson and Shereen Nanjiani.
13 September Come All Ye – Scottish Festival of Learning
Celebration of informal learning.
Coordinated by learndirect Scotland, the Scottish Executive and Learning
Link Scotland.
20 September Worldskills 2011: Scotland’s Vision for Success
Deputy Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Allan Wilson outlines
his vision for Scotland’s participation in the 2011 Worldskills competition.
Invited guests and media.
21/22 September The Scottish Learning Festival 2006
Minister for Education and Young People Peter Peacock will speak.
Hosted by Learning and Teaching Scotland.
26 September 100 International Language Learners Voices
Language learners will meet Members of the European Parliament. Hosted by
the Scottish Adult Learning Partnership on the European Day of Languages.
Contact:
Scottish Executive
Angela-Claire Coutts (0131 244 2547 / 07920 595 483)
News Release: «NewsReleaseNo»
www.scotland.gov.uk
learndirect
Kathleen Travers (0141 285 6174 / 07766 086209)
For further information on the 2006 events:
info@lds4partners.com / www.lds4partners.com
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