Scottish CILT support for the Scottish

Baccalaureate in Languages

Sarah Breslin/Hannah Doughty

s.breslin@strath.ac.ukhannah.doughty@strath.ac.uk

Overview• Who we are and what we do

• The Strategic Value of the Languages Bacc

• You can do it

• External Endorsement

Who we are

Scottish CILT was established in 1991 and is Scotland’s National Centre for Languages. Our vision is for a multilingual Scotland where all languages are valued and where lifelong language learning is recognised as a key skill, one that makes a significant contribution towards the creation of a fairer, smarter, more successful Scotland.

Leading on Languages

Our 4 key areas of work:

Professional Development

Research and Statistics

Information Service

Promoting Languages

The Strategic Value of the Bacc

• raises the stakes for languages in education on a par with science

• addresses the challenges ahead for Scotland in an increasingly globalised, networked and increasingly multilingual world

• enables our most able linguists to become successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens in a multilingual world

The Bacc and CfE • Scores highly against 7 design principles :

challenge and enjoyment: breadth; progression; depth ; personalisation and choice; coherence ; relevance

• Development of skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work , including higher order skills

• Application of skills in new and unfamiliar situations (BTC 5)

• Support for Positive and sustained destinations beyond school (smooth transitions)

CfE is about raising the bar –what better way than via the Bacc?

You can do it!

• Things you already do

• Dealing with the unexpected

• Where and how to support

Scottish CILT support

• Wiki forum ‘Bac-Chat’

• Discussions with pupils / teachers

• Presentations to staff/managers/parents

• Promotional events

Others believe in the Bac too!

• CBI / Chambers of Commerce

• Scottish Tourist Guides Association

• Further Education

• Universities Scotland

• Higher Education Students

• Subject Centre Languages, Linguistics & Area Studies

Support from Business

•Turning to the languages baccalaureate, I must emphasise the value of multilingual employees to businesses. […] ensuring there are opportunities for those with language qualifications helps build competitive advantage in companies.•Iain McMillan, Director, CBI Scotland

•If everything else is equal […]you are always going to choose as a business partner the people and organisation who communicate best with you. That is why I personally welcome the introduction of the Languages Baccalaureate.

•Ron Hewitt, Chief Executive, Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

• The interdisciplinary project is valuable

for it will enable the potential applicants

to universities to develop independent

study skills and to develop project

management skills closely related to their

academic interests.

• Dr Simin Abrahams, Senior Policy Officer,

Universities Scotland

Conclusion• A wonderful learning experience – for both

pupil and teacher

• Exemplifies the learning envisaged in CfE

• Raises the profile of languages in your school –helps safeguard Advanced Higher provision

• Is valued by end-users

• Support for centres– SQA and Scottish CILT

So what are you waiting for? ! Qui ose gagne!

National ConferenceTuesday 25th May,

GlasgowLanguages: Unlocking the Potential

How languages contribute to the entitlements of CfE for all children and young people

Keynote Speakers: Cabinet Secretary for Lifelong Learning, Mike RussellSenior Chief Inspector of Education, Dr. Bill MaxwellChair of Culture and Sport, Glasgow City Council, Bailie Liz Cameron

Target Audience: Head Teachers and Senior ManagersTaking languages further via the Languages Baccalaureate will be a key strand