The aim of this resource is to give young people the opportunity to get to know more about Eric Liddell and to be inspired by his story and by his values of passion, compassion and integrity.
We hope that the resource will enable teachers and others working with young people to explore the facts and themes of Eric Liddell’s life through the lens of each of the eight areas of the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence. In doing so, we hope everyone will feel empowered with the knowledge that they can make a positive impact on the world if they approach challenges with passion, compassion and integrity as Eric Liddell did.
The resource has been designed by experienced teachers with inclusion and adaptability in mind. Individual lesson plans are designed to be used either by teachers working independently, or by those collaborating in multi-disciplinary projects within their setting.
The learning intentions, success criteria and experiences and outcomes are aimed at 12-14 year olds who are working at the third level of the Curriculum for Excellence. However, the resource could be adapted to suit younger or older groups, for example:
- P7 pupils being prepared to join S1;
- Young people attending holiday clubs, camps or other informal learning settings;
- Pupils in the Senior Phase after their exam diet in the run up to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Although designed explicitly to correspond with the focus of the Scottish curriculum, the resource has also been trialled in schools elsewhere in the world. Please feel free to use the resource in whatever way suits you and the young people you work with.
To support meaningful inclusion for all pupils we include the Activity Inclusion Model and STEP framework which can be used to help adapt and modify activities for individuals with disabilities and additional support needs.
If you require further support in differentiating activities for your pupils please contact Scottish Disability Sport:
01313171130 | admin@scottishdisabilitysport.com
Links to Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence
Aligned to the aims of Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence, The Eric Liddell 100 Education Resource aims to facilitate:
- Helping Scotland’s children and young people gain the knowledge, skills and attributes needed for life in the 21st century.
- An interdisciplinary approach using project based learning.
- Opportunities for pupils to develop key skills and an awareness around the importance of values.
- Learning and teaching aimed at helping young people to become:
Successful Learners
With:
- Enthusiasm and motivation for learning
- Openness to new thinking and ideas
Who are able to:
- Think creatively and independently
- Learn independently and as part of a group
- Link and apply different types of learning in new situations
Effective Contributors
With:
Who are able to:
- Communicate in different ways and in different settings
- Make informed choices and decisions
- Work in partnership and in teams
- Apply critical thinking in new contexts
Responsible Citizens
With:
- Respect for others views and beliefs
Who are able to:
- Understand different beliefs
- Make informed choices and decisions
- Evaluate environmental, scientific and technological issues
Confident Individuals
With:
- Self respect
- Secure values and beliefs
Who are able to:
- Recognise others beliefs and values
- Be self aware
- Develop and communicate their own beliefs and values