Lindsay Paterson: Lessons From Scottish Schools
Schedule
Mon Jun 15 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Blackwell's Bookshop | Edinburgh, SC
About this Event
Join Emeritus Professor of Education Policy, School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh, Lindsay Paterson, on Monday 15th June at 7pm, as he discusses his meticulous and compelling contribution to educational thought and practice,.
Lessons From Scottish Schools highlights the role of knowledge in school education. It shows that while the Scottish education system used to be among the strongest in Europe, its students' attainment has dropped in recent years. The book argues that the clue to this decline is the new curriculum which has been in place for two decades. Lindsay Paterson notes the commendable aims of this approach, which includes working across subject boundaries, application of learning to real-world problems and focusing on creativity and citizenship.
Studying Scotland's strong educational reputation in the past and comparing it to other countries, such as Estonia, Singapore, Ireland and Japan, Paterson argues that the most student-centred education is one that is based on knowledge. This is key to students' understanding, to their personal fulfilment, to their successful careers, and to their ability to make a worthwhile contribution to society.
Book your tickets today!
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Event starts at 7pm, please arrive early to secure a good seat.
Tickets are £3 and there is a Ticket & Book option which includes a signed copy of Lessons From Scottish Schools by Lindsay Paterson.
The bookshop has level access, events are seated and speakers use microphones. If you have any concerns about accessibility, please do get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Refunds are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, we are unable to offer a refund after the event.
For more information or if you would like a signed copy because you can't make it to the event, please contact the Blackwell's events team on 0131 622 8222 or [email protected]
Where is it happening?
Blackwell's Bookshop, 53-62 South Bridge, Edinburgh, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 3.00 to GBP 20.00
