Teaching for Diversity
We are currently trialling a set of learning materials linked to the topics of
Diversity and Identity; in order to learn how teachers will use them and what
support they will need we are running a Pilot project with 9 schools in Durham
County. The Learning objectives we identified in creating the materials include:
- Enabling pupils to understand the diversity of British people and cultures
- Defining racism and understanding it’s roots
- Challenging values and perceptions
Click here for a preview of the materials which will be released in September 2007
Contact us to register your interest in using the materials after September 2007.
The North East has a number of NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisations) with experience
of working overseas. They can support teachers in a variety of ways to support
the global dimension in the school curriculum.
For more information contact the organisations -
TEESSIDE ONE WORLD CENTRE is the only Development Education Centre in the North East region. It is based
in Middlesbrough and supports teachers in the Tees Valley Authorities of Darlington,
Hartlepool, Stockton, Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland.
For more information and to contact them Tel: 01642 327583
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developmentDirect is based in Northumberland and works with schools around the North East, click here for a link to their website.
‘Learning from each other around the world by linking schools and communities
worldwide in meaningful and sustainable partnerships’
Developing a global dimension in the school curriculum
Global issues are part of young people’s lives in a way they never were for previous
generations. Including a global dimension in education gives young people the
opportunity to appreciate similarities between peoples everywhere. To understand
the global context helps them to develop skills to combat prejudice and discrimination.
One of the aims of the charitable organisation ‘developmentDirect’ is to give
children a global perspective on health through the ‘Just Like You’ Project.
By comparing and contrasting the health issues of other countries alongside their
own, children will develop a more global understanding of health.
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The North East Regional Refugee Forum (RRF) exists to support and give a voice to the Refugee community in the region. Click here for more information. OWNNE will be working with RRF, running training seminars
to enable Refugees to develop programmes that will support the global dimension
in the curriculum.
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