Website aimed at ‘embedding’ Scottish studies launched

A NEW website has been launched which will help “embed” the teaching of Scottish studies in the country’s schools.

The Studying Scotland online resource will provide a “one-stop shop” with information on history, arts, culture and other areas.

The launch of the site comes as ministers confirmed they will take forward the recommendations of a specially-convened working group, which said Scottish studies should be “embedded” at all stages of school and called for the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) to investigate how the award may be set up.

Minister for learning Alasdair Allan said: “The challenge is now to embed learning about Scotland in our schools. Studying Scotland will be a great tool for pupils and teachers alike and will support cross-subject learning in a Scottish context.

“It brings together existing support on the study of Scotland such as Scotland’s History, Scotland’s Stories and Scotland’s Songs with new resources and links to external resources.

“It will enable all children and young people to access coherent and progressive learning about Scotland and will help teachers to include learning about Scotland as they plan ahead.”

Written materials will also be developed and a new Scottish literature website will be created.

Dr Bill Maxwell, chief executive of Education Scotland, said: “For teachers and learners alike, the new Studying Scotland online resource will offer an online one-stop shop. It will let them study the culture, heritage, history and literature of Scotland in a meaningful and coherent way that can be used as a basis for interdisciplinary learning.”