Professional Development (TPL)
Raising Awareness and Understanding of Ulster-Scots Language & Culture for classroom practice
Tuesday 6th June 2023 - recording below (20 minutes). (Workshop for school based staff)
The Ulster-Scots Agency have been engaging with schools throughout Ulster since its formation, providing free Ulster-Scots programmes, including School workshops, after school clubs, music and/or dance tuition programmes, Ulster Scots school flagship programmes etc.
More recently, the Agency have also developed a wide range of quality teaching resources, developed by professionals, to support schools.
This session, led by Matthew Warwick and Jane Barr, introduces teachers to the various free programmes and resources available, offering support to incorporate Ulster-Scots into the classroom and help young people to ‘Discover Ulster-Scots’.
Ulster Scots - A short session learning all about Ulster Scots Culture. This session builds awareness of Ulster Scots and entertains through music and games.
Thursday 8th June 2023 - 12.30pm recording below (30 minutes). (Workshop for EA staff)
This session was delivered to EA staff by Jane Barr from the Ulster Scots Agency and Matthew Warwick from the Ulster Scots Community Network. This session was developed by the Shared Education and Sectoral Support team, with the aim of raising awareness about Ulster Scots, and the educational resources available to schools.
Click here to see the Powerpoint used in the video.