1. Learning through Intergenerational Practice seminar - Paper Mill Stories Project

Stories of papermaking in Linlithgow

Helena Gillis, Volunteer Project Co-ordinator and Collections and Engagement Manager, Museums

Galleries Scotlandhelenag@museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk

Susy Webster, Head Teacher, Linlithgow Bridge Primary School

Susan.webster@wled.org.uk

Approved Purposes

•To explore the working and social life in Linlithgow connected to the papermaking industry. Former employees of the papermaking industry and a Primary 6 class will participate in the project.•To provide learning opportunities for schoolchildren including a tour of relevant industrial archaeology and remaining structures in Linlithgow, a visit to an operational papermaking factory, and a visit to the local history museum in Linlithgow. Former employees of the papermaking industry will lead on some activities.•To organise workshops and activities for project participants, such as examining documents at the local history museum, developing family trees and creating oral history recordings to capture local memories of the papermaking industry.•To collect copies of relevant records to create a handling box and CD which will be made available to schools and communities.•To organise other events and activities including a launch event and an end of project event, an exhibition, a practical papermaking session, and a drama performance.

Curriculum for Excellence – 4 capacities

Social Studies

Develop my understanding of the history, heritage and culture of Scotland, and an appreciation of my local and national heritage within the worldPractitioners will plan opportunities for children to become involved in their local community and wider world to support them in considering and developing their roles as active and informed citizens

Active Citizenship “The promotion of active citizenship is a

central feature of learning in social studies as children and young people develop skills and knowledge to enable active participation.”

Curriculum for Excellence.

Skills

Explore and evaluate different types and sources of evidenceLearn how to locate, explore and link periods, people and events in time and placeEstablish firm foundations for lifelong learning and for further specialised study and careers

ChallengesTIME! A very busy curriculum

Organisation – difficult to replicate as a sustainable area of study for Class Teacher alone

Financial

Benefits far out-weigh the challenges!