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Scotland’s Curriculum Meets AI - Smarter Teaching with RAG

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ClassCraft AI
ClassCraft AI

For many lecturers across Scotland, the challenge of aligning resources to unit specifications is a familiar one. Writing lesson plans, quizzes, or activities is time-consuming enough, but ensuring they match outcomes and assessment standards can take hours.

That’s why ClassCraft AI has developed a unique feature designed specifically for Scottish colleges: Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) integrated with over 7,300 SQA unit descriptors.

What RAG Means for Lecturers​

In simple terms, RAG means the AI looks up relevant unit information before creating content. Rather than generating in isolation, it checks against the SQA unit descriptor to ensure accuracy and alignment.

For example:

  1. A lecturer selects a unit code from the database.
  2. ClassCraft AI retrieves the exact unit descriptor.
  3. The AI then generates resources—lesson outlines, quizzes, or interactive activities—that are directly mapped to that unit’s outcomes.

The result is faster, more accurate content creation that saves valuable time while supporting curriculum standards.

Why This Matters​

  • Accuracy: Materials are grounded in official unit specifications.
  • Efficiency: Hours of cross-checking are reduced to minutes.
  • Relevance: Resources are tailored to the Scottish FE context, not generic templates.
  • Engagement: By cutting down preparation time, lecturers can focus on creating meaningful learning experiences.

Looking Ahead​

While this feature is already transforming teaching in Scotland, we’re not stopping there. ClassCraft AI is actively exploring how this RAG-driven approach could be extended to other awarding bodies, ensuring the same level of curriculum-aligned support for educators across different sectors.

A Lecturer’s Ally​

The integration of RAG with SQA descriptors is more than a technical upgrade—it’s about giving lecturers the confidence that AI-generated resources are relevant, compliant, and useful straight away.

By combining advanced AI with Scotland’s curriculum, ClassCraft AI offers a unique advantage: saving time, reducing workload, and supporting the delivery of high-quality, standards-aligned education.