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June 2010
Global School Partnerships
1. DFID Global School Partnerships Starter Grant
Working in partnership with a school in another country is a great way to bring
a global dimension to your curriculum. If your school has not been involved with
the Global School Partnerships programme before, then you may be eligible to apply
for a starter grant. The grant can be used to cover the costs of a half-day in-service
whole-school training session covering at least one of the following areas:
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a tailored introductory workshop which incorporates global school partnerships
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specialist support for a school-wide curricular audit of current global education
practice with a view to developing a global school partnership
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identifying new opportunities for a global school partnership.
In the North East, these workshops can be provided by either One World Network
North East or by the Tees Valley One World Centre. For more information see the
Global School Partnerships website.
Events, Courses & Workshops
2. SEAL and the Global Dimension
EWE Centre, Esh Winning, County Durham
23 June 2010, 09:30 – 15:30
THIS COURSE IS FULL, BUT PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST AS IT WILL RUN AGAN IN
THE AUTUMN
Organised by One World Network North East
This one-day workshop will introduce a range of SEAL & Global Dimension resources
developed as part of a project by DECSY, a development education centre in Sheffield.
It is aimed at primary and secondary practitioners, ITE providers and advisers.
The workshop will help participants to:
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Develop confidence in the delivery of cross-curricular and skills based learning.
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Become involved in trial and development of innovative materials.
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Develop understanding of ways in which to combine two key areas of 21st century
learning.
3. Developing 21st century schools in the North East with a European and international
heart
Radisson Hotel, Durham City
Friday 9th July 09.15 – 15.30
Organised by ATLAS
This free one-day course will take delegates through all aspects of school linking
and offer advice for curriculum activities with partner schools. Delegates will
be able to reflect on where in the world they would like to develop links and
learn about available support; including partner finding and both national and
European Commission funding streams.
Email brian.stobie@durham.gov.uk for a registration form
4. Secondary CPD: Global Citizenship – a Cross-Curricular Approach
Tees Valley One World Centre, Middlesbrough
30th September 2010, 16:00 – 18:00
Organised by the Tees Valley One World Centre
The session will include:
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Case study of a successful approach to global learning.
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Ideas and inspiration.
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A look at global citizenship resources and activities.
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Practical guidance on community cohesion and diversity in your school.
£15 including refreshments.
Please contact Cecile Ord at towc@towc.org.uk for a registration form.
5. Another Spanner in the Works
11th November 2010
The Thistle Hotel, Middlesbrough
Organised by the Tees Valley One World Centre
A one-day course for teachers looking at practical approaches to challenge racism
in mainly white schools which includes:
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Practical activities for challenging racism.
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Helping children develop diversity, openness and acceptance.
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Challenge preconceptions.
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Dealing with racist incidents.
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Evaluating classroom practice.
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Guidelines on cultural weeks and school linking.
For a booking form or further information contact Cecile Ord at Tees Valley One
World Centre on towc@towc.org.uk or call 01642 322216
Resources
6. World Cup Resources
As the World Cup gets underway there are loads of resources available to make
the most it in lessons.
a. This year Send My Friend to School is linked to the FIFA World Cup in South Africa and it has the backing of lots
of footballers and celebrity names who are asking that we make 2010 a year when
world leaders all take action to ensure that no child misses out on an education.
Register for an information pack at:
Send my friend to school 2010
b. More than just a game of football?
Shared ideas from a teacher study group to South Africa including activities
for ages 11-14 about using international sporting events to talk about development.
http://morethanjustagame
c. Fair Play or Foul: exploring global justice through Football. CAFOD have produced a series of
online activities for young people in schools exploring social justice, included
in the pack are a powerpoint quiz and photos for an assembly.
Age 11-14 http://fairplayorfoul
d. Available on the Global Gateway website is a free project to bring the World Cup to life for schools around
the world. This project includes a Football and Freedom learning pack aimed at
9 to 14 year olds. To take part register your school through the website. Funding
is also available.
http://globalgateway
e. Teachers TV are offering a selection of programmes on football, sports and South Africa.
Included are topics on tackling racism and looking at fair trade footballs.
http://teacherstv
f. The Story of Modern African Music
Inspired by the World Cup Radio 1 broadcast a documentary called “Africa Make
Some Noise! The Story of Modern African Music”. The programme uncovers Kenyan
grime, South African house and Moroccan hip hop. They speak to some of the US
artists earning thousands of dollars doing shows in Africa, hear Kenya's first
viral hit and go backstage at the MTV Africa Music Awards. Listen again at: http://modernafricanmusic
For more links see:
Information on further online resources is available on the Global Dimension
Website
http://globaldimension
Sunderland’s International Education website also has a range of resources around
a world cup theme. http://sunderlandschsworldcup
7. An Archaeology of ‘Race’
Part of race equality teaching is helping pupils to understand their multicultural
origins, and dispelling the myth that Britishness is synonymous with a white,
mono-ethnic, monolingual,religious and cultural background. Available online is
a teaching resource, which attempts to explore the reality of multi-cultural Britain
linking to the KS 2 & 3 history and citizenship curriculum. The resource can
be used as a stand-alone item or in conjunction with a visit to the Archaeology
of ‘Race’ exhibition or with the e-version of the exhibition.
This resource might be useful if you are taking part in “Who do we think we are
week?” (see item 10 below). Download the resource from http://archaeologyofrace
Opportunities
8. Climate Change Schools Project – Get involved!
Expressions of Interest are now open to become a 2010-2011 Climate Change Lead
School! The Climate Change Schools Project is a ground-breaking educational programme
in the North East of England coordinated through the Science Learning Centre.
The Project aims to put climate change at the heart of the national curriculum
via an organic and pioneering network of ‘Climate Change Lead Schools’ who build
climate change understanding and positive action from the ground-up.
To ensure your place in the Lead Schools network next year, please download and
review our Service Level Agreement here (which includes the ‘Expression of Interest’
form), complete and return by post no later than 9th July.
For more information see: http://climatechangeschs
9. Refugee Week
Date: 14 - 20 June 2010
Refugee Week is a unique opportunity to discover and celebrate the contributions
refugees bring to the UK. During Refugee Week loads of events take place all across
the UK, all of which explore refugee experiences. Whatever you’re into - whether
its arts, music, food or just meeting people in your local area - Refugee Week
will have an event for you.
This year, they are asking everyone to do a Simple Act. By doing one small, everyday
action that can change perceptions of refugees we can help create a society we
all want to live in. For more information see http://refugeeweek
10. Who Do We Think We Are? Week
Date: 21 - 27 June 2010
Schools across the country will be marking this week by taking part in activities
and projects structured around four key themes:
- School & Community
- Relationships, belonging & faith
- History & settlement
- Britishness, national identity/values and the 2012 Games
It is hoped that by participating in this week students will gain a better understanding
of each other and the interconnections between their individual stories; develop
stronger relationships with their local communities, and become more aware, understanding
and learning about issues facing their local communities.
For more information on the project, and case studies, visit: http://wdwtwa. You might also like to look at “An archaeology of race” (see item 7 above)
11. “The Sunflower” Competition
To celebrate Green Week and World Environment Day, North East primary school
children are invited to write a short story entitled “The Sunflower”. The story
could be inspired by:
- The life cycle of the plant.
- How sunflower oil and seeds are used.
- Where in the world sunflowers are grown.
- Climate change and the importance of plants.
- Art – e.g. Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers”.
- Any other relevant topic (limited only by the young person’s imagination!)
As motivation, you will be sent free packets of sunflower seeds (max. 20 per
school) when you register to take part. To enter contact Europe Direct North East
to request your sunflower seeds (email europe.direct@durham.gov.uk, or tel. 0191 383 3448).
Write your “The Sunflower” stories (max. 250 words). Each entry should state
the pupil’s name, age and school. Send your stories to: Europe Direct North East,
International Relations, Durham County Council, County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UF no
later than Friday, 2nd July 2010.
12. Schools Survey
Are you a teacher? Then the DEA needs your help! (http://dea). They and a number of other charities are trying to build a picture of the
fundraising that goes on in schools. Your knowledge and experience would really
be appreciated. Please follow the link below to answer 10 short questions. Thank
you!
Global Citizenship Opportunities in June and July
June
14th June Refugee Week
http://bit.ly/RefugeeWeek
17th June World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
http://bit.ly/unccd
21st June Who Do We Think We Are? Week
http://bit.ly/WhoDoWeThinkWeAre
July
11th July World Population Day
http://bit.ly/worldpopulationday
Tees Valley One World Centre provides materials and support for a Global Dimension
in teaching and learning. They have resource boxes, teaching packs, books, posters
and artefacts to loan, hire or purchase related to each of these events and more.
Come and visit. Drop in sessions are until 5pm Monday and Tuesday term time and
other times by appointment. Visit the website at www.towc.org.uk
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