Literature in Learning

Literature in Learning is a joint initiative involving most literature organisations in Scotland.

We are collaborating to support learning professionals develop creative uses of language with children, as well as disseminate example of good practice. LiL exists for the benefit of teachers, librarians, writers, storytellers, poets, playwrights, education advisers, cultural co-ordinators, university staff and parents.

Literature in Learning began as a shared project between Scottish Storytelling Centre, the Scottish Poetry Library and Scottish Book Trust. In its first incarnation it focussed on promoting the development of innovative and sustainable projects that explore the creative use of language in classrooms, with teachers, writers, poets and storytellers working alongside children to enrich their experience over an extended period of time.

The initiative aimed to ensure professional development for the adults involved, and looks to celebrate outcomes as well as finding ways of sharing effective practice. Literature in Learning will be investigating the long-term impact of projects on the adults and children involved.

Final report from phase 1. - download.

The new phase of Literature in Learning aims to build on the work from the pilot project, incorporating many more of Scotland's literature organisations who will work together to grow their relationship with the learning sector in a meaningful and impactful way.

In this section of the website you will find:

• Links to all of the literature organisations who make up Literature in Learning - taking you directly to the relevant areas of their websites.
• Information about A Curriculum for Excellence
• Case studies on extended creative language projects
• Advice on how to run your own creative language project
• Resources from each of the LiL organisations (under development)