Suchergebnisse

Although Scottish Calvinism has had a very negative press of late, this paper finds much that came out of the Reformation that was positive or progressive. David Fergusson evaluates Calvin's influence on Scotland by considering the impact his thought has had in the areas of doctrine, church, politics and society. He makes clear that the original vision of the Reformed Church of Scotland is still important today and suggests how it may have something fresh to offer the Church in the discussion of current questions. ; Publisher PDF

Education in Scotland is markedly different from what happens in the rest of the UK - with a different National Curriculum, school boards to oversee school management and a General Teaching Council which has been in existence since 1965. Whilst there are many examples of successful and innovative practice in Scotland, the system is quite often not recognised as different by writers who talk about the UK education system as if it were one smooth whole. This book describes recent developments in both legislation and practice in Scotland, drawing comparisons with the Eng system. Chapters cover: * administration and management * the professional competence of teachers * early years education provision * the 'National Curriculum' in Scotland * Secondary Education * Special Educational Needs

Although Scottish Calvinism has had a very negative press of late, this paper finds much that came out of the Reformation that was positive or progressive. David Fergusson evaluates Calvin's influence on Scotland by considering the impact his thought has had in the areas of doctrine, church, politics and society. He makes clear that the original vision of the Reformed Church of Scotland is still important today and suggests how it may have something fresh to offer the Church in the discussion of current questions.

Aims of document: • Consider opportunities for devolution to localities within Scotland arising in the post-Smith Commission environment as the Scotland Bill works its way through the UK parliament. • Identify emerging narratives and initiatives for local autonomy in different parts of Scotland, particularly Scotland's cities – and how they differ from those south of the border. • Assess the potential benefits and risks of possible mechanisms for greater local autonomy and flexibility. • Set Scottish and UK local government in international comparative context.

The changes in the politics and economy of the United Kingdom in the last 35 years led the Scottish parties to seek more radical solutions for the long-lasting political discussions about the future of Scotland and to voice them unreservedly. After the campaigns, conventions, conversations, commissions, bills, and discussions about the future of Scotland in the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s, and after the Scottish National Party became fully and vigorously committed to and articulate about independence, an agreement between the Westminster government and Holyrood government was signed for a referendum on independence for Scotland which is to be held on 18 September 2014. In consideration of the contentment of the Scottish people with the devolved parliament, the looming uncertainty after independence, the unwillingness to go back to the condition in 1603 and the polls conducted on the outcome of the momentous referendum, a split-up seems unlikely

v.1. Report of the committee of the General Purpose Fund on the state of the schoolmaster of Scotland (1821) -- v.2. Letter to the Lord Advocate on the claims or the parochial schoolmasters (1825) -- v.3. Heads of a bill for altering, &c. the act (1845) -- v.4. The peasantry of the border: an appeal in their behalf / by W.S. Gilly (1841) -- v.5. The school in its relations to the state, the church, and the congregation. (1847) -- v.6. Letters to the Right Hon. Lord John Russell, first Lord of the Treasury, on state education / by Edward Baines (1847) -- v.7. Speech of the Right Hon. Adam Black, Lord Provost of Edinburgh,. (1847) -- v.8. A plan for the establishment of a general system of secular education in the county of Lancaster (1847) -- v.9. Remarks on the government scheme of the national education as applied to Scotland / by Lord Melgund (1848) -- v.10. Lord Melgund and the parish schools / by a churchman (1849) -- v.11. Minutes of the education committee of the Church of Scotland (1849) -- v.12. Remarks on the government scheme of education, as applicable to Scotland. / by David Milne (1849) -- v.13. A letter on the excercise of the legislative functions of the Church of Scotland. / John Wilson (1849) -- v.14. Constitution of the Educational Institute of Scotland -- v.15. Report on the subject of schools of industry, juvenile begging,. / by Bailie Mack (1846) -- v.16. Reoprt of a discussion regarding ragged schools;. (1847) -- v.17. A plea for ragged schools;. / by Rev. Thomas Guthrie (1849) -- v.17. A second plea for ragged schools;. / by Rev. Thomas Guthrie (1849) -- v.19. The United Industrial Schools of Edinburgh (1848) -- v.20. First annual report of the Williams Secular School (1850) -- v.21. On the introduction of religion into common schools / by Andrew Combe -- v.22. A letter to the Most Noble the Marquess of Lansdowne on the reform and extension of the parish school system of Scotland / by Robert S. Candlish (1850) -- v.23. Thoughts on the educational question; or, "The Battle of Scotland" / by Hugh Miller (1850). ; Mode of access: Internet.

While Scotland is a small nation it has so much to offer. Its history is vast and it has a diverse economy with a strong business center and a committed political environment which supports growth and entrepreneurship. ; https://digitalcommons.molloy.edu/international_flyer/1013/thumbnail.jpg

The first of a series of four seminars intended to inform MSPs' scrutiny of the Climate Change Bill, Helping MSPs explore climate change with experts from within Scotland and elsewhere and thus raise the experts' awareness of the developments in climate change policy and legislation in Scotland. ; Publisher PDF