Full-time PhD Studentship funded by the Mains of Loirston Charitable Trust (Registered Charity Number SC038006) Project Title: Examining the efficacy of agricultural placements as part of Scottish Secondary Pupils’ interdisciplinary learning under the Curriculum for Excellence A full description of the project can be found at: gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/studentfundingopportunities/ - follow the link to the Mains of Loirston Trust Scholarship. The research will aim to: 1) examine the CfE to see where agricultural placements could be best employed and link the placement to outdoor learning opportunities; 2) seek pupil’s, teacher’s, farmer’s, and local authorities’ views on the benefit and challenges of agricultural placements; 3) look for any differences, or specific challenges, between rural and urban stakeholders; 4) develop secondary curriculum material for teachers which illustrates the connection with agriculture; 5) compile a list of recommendations for interested parties on agricultural placements as part of the CfE for Scottish secondary pupils. gla.ac.uk/colleges/socialsciences/studentfundingopportunities/
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