Probationer Conference
Bòrd na Gàidhlig held it's first Gaelic Probationer Teacher Conference in the Menzies Hotel in Glasgow on the 18th and 19th June. Students heard from a variety of speakers on topics which included Principles of Language Immersion, Developing Fluency in Gaelid Reading and writing, Teaching Resources & New Terminology and Classroom Organisation & Behaviour Management. The newly qualified teachers also had the opportunity to meet with experienced professionals and teachers who recently compoleted their probationery year.
Education Manager Rosemary Ward said:
" We are greatly encouraged by the number of Gaelic Teachers entering the profession and we wish them every success in the year ahead. We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the conference including the University of Strathclyde and the University of Aberdeen, Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig, CLAS, Learning & Teaching Scotland and Local Authority representatives.
"We would particularly like to thank the teachers who gave up their time to attend the conference and deliver presentations and workshops to the students. We look forward to building on the success on this year's event and to establishing an annual programme of events for both new and experienced Gaelic Teachers.
A total of 20 Gaelic Primary teachers and 9 secondary teachers will begin their probationary year in August 2007, and have been guarenteed an induction year within Gaelic-medium primary or secondary provision across the following local authorities: Aberdeen City, Argyll & Bute, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Glasgow City, Highland, Inverclyde, North Lanarkshire and Stirling.
Information and resources from the conference can be downloaded from Gàidhlig Air-loidhne.