This Annual Lecture will be given by Professor Boyd Robertson, the former Principal of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture. The lecture is titled:
‘Gaelic Language and Culture in Scottish Education'
Professor Robertson will consider the place of Gaelic language and heritage in Scottish life with a particular focus on the educational context. He will chart the development of Gaelic as a teaching medium and examines the factors that led to its growth in schools across Scotland and the challenges encountered. Mechanisms to support the language and culture are outlined, current issues are identified and factors which might impact future prospects are discussed.
Professor Boyd Robertson has extensive experience of teacher education and curriculum development, including as a Gaelic and Principal Teacher at Oban High School, Senior Lecturer at Jordanhill College of Education and Sport, and Reader in Gaelic at the University of Strathclyde.
Professor Robertson has written widely on Gaelic education, and has been deeply involved in the work of Gaelic agencies and community bodies such as the Gaelic Books Council, Comunn na Gàidhlig, and as an initial member of Bòrd na Gàidhlig, the government-appointed Gaelic development agency.