Colin Buchanan, RSN Associates
ISBN 978 0 7559 7185 5 (Web only publication)
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CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER TWO RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 Overview
2.2 Desktop reviews
2.3 Postal survey of all S1/S2 schools
2.4 Telephone interviews with teachers
2.5 Focus groups with pupils
2.6 Consultation with Road Safety Officers
CHAPTER THREE DESKTOP REVIEW
3.1 Overview
3.2 The existing S1/S2 RSE resource
3.3 Review of the resource in the context of other RSE resources in Scotland
3.4 Some examples of other available resources in Great Britain
3.5 The Curriculum for Excellence
3.6 Key issues to take forward
3.7 Review of road accident casualties
CHAPTER FOUR SCHOOLS' SURVEY FINDINGS
4.1 Postal Survey of schools
CHAPTER FIVE QUALITATIVE RESEARCH FINDINGS
5.1 Telephone interviews with teachers
5.2 Focus groups with pupils
5.3 Consultation with Road Safety Officers
5.4 Consultation with Engagement Team at Learning and Teaching Scotland
CHAPTER SIX DISCUSSION OF KEY FINDINGS
6.1 Relevance of road safety education in S1/S2
6.2 Uptake and use of the resource
6.3 Resource content
6.4 Opinions on resource format and delivery
6.5 Conclusion
CHAPTER SEVEN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Curriculum demands
7.3 The resource
7.4 Pupil maturity
7.5 Developments in technology
7.6 Raising awareness
7.7 Summary of recommendations
GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS
ANNEX 1 Summary of Learning and Teaching Activities in Current School-based Resources produced by Road Safety Scotland
ANNEX 2 Review of Road Accident Casualties
ANNEX 3 School Questionnaire
ANNEX 4 Teacher Telephone Interview Proforma
ANNEX 5 Pupil Focus Group Discussion Outline
ANNEX 6 Pupil Focus Group Topic & Activity Labels
ANNEX 7 Pupil Focus Group Timetable
ANNEX 8 Topic Guide for RSO Workshops
ANNEX 9RSO Workshop Attendees
It should be noted that since this research was commissioned a new Scottish government
has been formed, which means that the report reflects commitments and strategic
objectives conceived under the previous administration. The policies, strategies,
objectives and commitments referred to in this report should not therefore be treated as
current Government policy.
The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.