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Dive into the world of Scottish myths and legends with this PowerPoint resource containing four engaging lessons to accompany "An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Mythical Creatures" by Theresa Breslin. Learn about the differences between myths and legends, how they travel, their meanings and morals
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Supporting Transitions for Autistic Learners in Scottish Education
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Professional Learning Framework for Inclusion and Wellbeing in Scottish Education
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NEA Fall 2023 Report Highlights and Updates
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Professional Learning Framework for Scotland's Educators
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Understanding GIRFEC in Scottish Education
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Professional Learning for Inclusion and Wellbeing in Scottish Education
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Understanding Autism and Inclusive Practices for Scottish Educators
This professional learning module focuses on introducing terminology, understanding autism, supporting learners and families, and promoting social and emotional wellbeing in the Scottish educational context. It includes activities like self-evaluation and covers key aspects such as assessment, monit
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Importance of Learning at Home for Scottish Learners
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From Classroom to Cloud DevOps Certifications for Educators
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Discover Scottish Food and Drink Delights
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Building Positive Relationships in Scottish Education
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Overview of Inclusive Scottish Education Framework
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Emerging Health Care Trends: Implications for Pharmacy Education
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Professional Development Renewal Guidelines for Educators
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BeWise Peer Educators Program at Syracuse University
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Exploring Scottish Words and Poetry by Robert Burns
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Developing Religious Literacy for Educators in Scotland
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