Busman’s Holiday March 22, 2008
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We have been out and about for short walks this weekend in East Lothian (act as good recce’s for future courses) before getting down to some studying at the beginning of the week. Fantastic views from Deuchrie Dod at the back of Pressmennan Wood & Gallows Law. I would love to get more information on the naming of the hills around in East Lothian. The Ranger Team are always a good source of information, perhaps they can explain Gallows Law - does the name mean what it says?
Gallows as in hanging gallows, or is it slang for gallus - careless/ un-inhibited hill?
Scots place names offers some insight.
We had of course walked at the wood before but a detour up around the Law and to Deuchrie Dod makes a fine addition to the walk.
Slacklining - New Activity for East Lothian? March 12, 2008
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I have been reading Dave Macleod’s climbing blog and came across this post on slacklining. Wasn’t sure what it was. Dave’s blog took me to another link and above is the video. Perhaps this could be used for a staff challenge? maybe not!
Not exiting enough? How about this one.
The Power of Learning March 2, 2008
Posted by Bill in : Outdoor Learning , add a commentAs part of my research to choose an appropriate diagnostic tool for measuring whether East Lothian education exhibits the key elements of Learning Organisations I have been trawling through a huge pile of articles and books searching for the ideal tool. Today I was reading The Power of Learning(1994) by Andrew Mayo and Elizabeth Lank, the questionnaire they use is a bit too profound and comprehensive (Too many questions!!) for my use but what a belter of a read. I love their section on the career management process and sharing learning.. cant put it down, easy to use language and clear concise models.
