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Month-long focus on education
04/09/2006
As pupils and students return to their desks, September has been chosen as the month to focus on education and learning in Scotland.
The Executive, learndirect scotland and Scotland's learning community has, for the first time, arranged a series of events throughout the month to highlight their focus on engaging Scots in lifelong learning and education.
The calendar of events will involve different practitioners, learners and policy makers, bringing interested parties together to explore current and future educational opportunities.
Deputy Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Allan Wilson said:
"I am always impressed by the scale and range of work going on in Scotland in education and learning.
"We are of course a learning nation - we believe in a culture of lifelong learning and events like these further demonstrate the commitment and creativity that Scotland is recognised for.
"This is a great opportunity to tell Scots of the exciting things we are doing, and I am delighted to add my support to this Month of Education and Learning.
learndirect scotland Chief Executive Frank Pignatelli commented:
"We are delighted to be working in partnership with organisations throughout Scotland to promote September as the first month of education and lifelong learning.
"With so many events taking place throughout this month, involving learners, teachers, learning centre staff, academics, policy makers, business leaders, practitioners and politicians, it seemed an ideal opportunity to consider the range and depth of the work being undertaken in this field.
"Throughout the country, organisations are working to enhance the employability of individuals and the competitiveness of companies. We hope that the month of September, this year and in the future, will give us all an opportunity to celebrate Scotland as a learning nation."
Month of Education and Learning Events 2006:
September 6 - Multiple Intelligences Revisited. Professor Howard Gardner in conversation. Sponsored by learndirect, Tapestry Partnership and the Scottish Executive.
September 7 - The Good Work Theory Professor Howard Gardner in conversation. Hosted by George Reid, Presiding Officer. Sponsored by learndirect and Tapestry Partnership.
September 8 - International Literacy Day
September 8 - Learning Connections will host the annual conference of adult literacies.
September 8 - The Five Minds for the Future The world launch of Professor Howard Gardner's new theory. Hosted by the Tapestry Partnership.
September 11 - learndirect scotland's Celebration of Learning
September 11 - Event to recognise achievements of people who have returned to learning successfully. Presentations by Deputy Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Allan Wilson and Shereen Nanjiani.
September 13 - Come All Ye - Scottish Festival of Learning Celebration of informal learning. Coordinated by learndirect Scotland, the Scottish Executive and Learning Link Scotland.
September 20 - Worldskills 2011: Scotland's Vision for Success Deputy Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Allan Wilson outlines his vision for Scotland's participation in the 2011 Worldskills competition. Invited guests and media.
September 21/22 - The Scottish Learning Festival 2006 Minister for Education and Young People Peter Peacock will speak. Hosted by Learning and Teaching Scotland.
September 26 - 100 International Language Learners Voices Language learners will meet Members of the European Parliament. Hosted by the Scottish Adult Learning Partnership on the European Day of Languages.