Projects which fulfill Curriculum for Excellence

Literature in Learning readily embraces the principles of Curriculum for Excellence (CfEx), providing rich opportunities for teachers and children alike to explore a wider curriculum and learn together as part of a creative community. Literature in Learning projects have developed the four capacities, offered interdisciplinary opportunities and provided a chance for children and teachers to have a deeper experience of the creative process relating to language, as well as offering a valuable platform for professional development. Follow the links below to find out more:

 

LiL and the four capacities

The creative, collaborative and practical approach of LiL projects, where relationships and confidence are built alongside skills in writing, poetry and storytelling, makes them ideal for the development of successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors - the four capacities identified in Curriculum for Excellence. Projects where this has been particularly apparent are listed below:

 

LiL and interdisciplinary learning

The Curriculum for Excellence Progress and Proposals document states, "The curriculum needs to include space for learning beyond subject boundaries, so that learners can make connections between different areas of learning." Extended projects that make wider curriculum links are also a feature of the Literature in Learning approach. You can read more about the possibilities in the following projects:

 

LiL and learning in depth

The Curriculum for Excellence Progress and Proposals document states, "Space can be found for learning in depth and for wider experiences." The following projects show just how rewarding it can be when that space is indeed found:

 

LiL and Teachers for Excellence

Teachers have been taking the opportunity to keep reflective logs and help with the official monitoring and evaluation of extended LiL projects, in keeping with the aims of Teachers of Excellence and the GTC Professional recognition scheme.

 

The Developing Projects and Evaluating Impact areas of the LiL web site offer support and guidance for teachers wanting to develop, monitor and evaluate projects in ways that will contribute to their CPD portfolio.

 

Projects where opportunities for professional development have been particularly rich include:

 

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