Global Citizenship

October 26th, 2010

Africa, cinema and Global Citizenship

nickmorgan

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The new movie ‘Africa United’ tells a story about Rwandan teenagers making a journey to South Africa to play some part in the 2010 World Cup football finals. The official website for the film provides extra background, production details, and resources for further investigation.

The Development Education Association worked with film producers Pathe and Damaris Global Learning to produce extra educational resources for schools and community organisations such as church groups. These address key themes raised in the film, including HIV/AIDS and Child Soldiers. The online resources include movie trailers, additional documentary video clips, and PowerPoint slides. These will support teachers who want to use ‘Africa United’ as a tool for learning about Global Citizenship.

Learning and Teaching Scotland is planning to offer professional development for teachers which will focus on effective practice in using films for the purpose of global citizenship and development education.

October 25th, 2010

The world on your plate - teaching and learning through food

imenzies

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An SDE Network seminar in conjunction with Sustainable Scotland Network & Eco-Schools Scotland

An informal & interactive workshop focussing on how schools can deliver Curriculum for Excellence through food & environment issues.

Providing a ‘first look’ opportunity at the forthcoming Eco-Schools ‘Food & the Environment’ topic with Eve Keepax and also focussing on the Schools Global Footprint Resource with Rosie Lewis (SSN), this will be particularly useful for Eco-Schools co-ordinators, those with responsibility for SD Education and anybody interested in sustainable living.

The session will include lots of practical ideas for teaching.

By the end of the seminar participants will:

1. Be familiar with content & approach of the teaching resource ‘Schools Global Footprint’

2. Have awareness of the newest Eco-Schools topic – what it focuses on and some ideas to deliver it

3. Have more confidence in linking food, the environment & the curriculum.

Details and Booking

Wednesday 10 November

Arrival 9.30 for 10am-12.30pm (coffee/ lunch provided)

Free to Members - £25 for non-members

As this is an interactive event, spaces are limited.

The Scottish Storytelling Centre

43-45 High St

Edinburgh

EH1 1SR

To book, please either use the booking form below, or call Abi Cornwall, Network Co-ordinator on 07506 189 600 or email [email protected]

October 24th, 2010

Making Scotland a Fairtrade Nation

imenzies

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The biggest annual event in Scotland for Fair Trade campaigners is taking place in Paisley Town Hall on Saturday 6^th November 2010. Hear first-hand how Fair Trade changes lives from producers from the developing world.

• Find out about future campaigning plans from leading Fair Trade campaigners.

• Celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Scotland-Malawi Co-operation Agreement.

• Workshops on Fair Trade Schools, Malawi, Fair Trade in the NHS, Local councils supporting Fair Trade, and Fair Trade Towns.

• A Fair Trade Market Place – get your festive gifts early.

• Meet Fair Trade campaigners from all across Scotland.

To register and reserve a place, email [email protected] or phone 0131 226 6162.

October 22nd, 2010

Anti-Racism education

nickmorgan

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The Scottish Qualifications Authority and charity Show Racism the Red Card are working together to run a 2011 Creative Competition for students. The competition invites entrants to create a piece of work in one of a wide range of formats (such as artwork, writing, music and multimedia) which clearly expresses the message that racism is not welcome in Scotland. Rules, details and are online and the closing date is 28th January 2011.

Learning and Teaching Scotland’s Inclusion team has worked with various partners to promote race equality in schools and educate young people as respectful citizens.

October 22nd, 2010

Scottish Culture and Education

nickmorgan

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 : Categories citizenship

November 30th is the date of the annual commemoration of Saint Andrew’s Day. As part of the celebrations for 2010, the Scottish Government has launched a poster competition for young people in primary and secondary schools and early years centres. The theme is Scotland’s Food and Drink, a topic for which many Scots show a keen interest. Young people are invited to interpret that theme through the creation of a poster. A leaflet giving full details can be downloaded from the Scottish Government website, and the closing date for entries is 12th November.

Learning and Teaching Scotland has developed many resources to support teachers as they encourage a greater knowledge and awareness of Scottish identity among learners. A new webpage to support school celebration of St Andrew’s Day will include an interactive map to show communities where local activity is taking place.

And the latest issue of the magazine of the General Teaching Council for Scotland has a feature based around a panel discussion on the role of Scottish culture in the modern classroom.

October 20th, 2010

Stirling pupils enhance Kings Park Gardens

imenzies

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Stirling High School pupils have designed and created beautiful mosaic animals, insects and an ornamental panel to enhance the Peace of Mind Garden in Stirling’s historic Kings Park.

The pupils produced the artwork as part of the current local schools and community wildlife and heritage project for the park. As part of this project a biodiversity information panel has also been designed and will soon be put up in the garden.

Stirling High School Senior Technician Trudi Togneri said: “This has been a brilliant project for the pupils and they have enjoyed the ideas been put into place and made into reality - it’s wonderful.”

A Park Heritage Trail Panel is also being designed and constructed for installation at the main entrance to the park.

More at: http://www.stirling.gov.uk/my/news/view/17799

October 8th, 2010

Global citizenship in science

imenzies

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Deans Community High School in West Lothian has developed a science education award to give learners a dynamic and active way to learn about science and the world around them.

Pupils are encouraged to direct their own learning by both choosing the level of the award that suits them best and the theme and approach for their learning.

Through independent learning and research, learners are given the opportunity to tackle topical science-based issues such as climate change, energy and the environment, and present their findings in various ways including debates, presentations, displays and construction of models.

Pupils are also encouraged to explore ethical issues and issues relating to global citizenship as part of the award so as to better understand the link between science and society.

More information is available at: http://www.scienceaward.co.uk/index.html

October 8th, 2010

Volunteering and active citizenship

nickmorgan

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The CSV ‘Make a Difference Day’ will take place on Saturday 30th October, a celebration of volunteering and community action across the UK. Projects can take place up to one week before and after the main day, and the CSV charity invites Scottish schools to run an event or local activity to improve or enhance their community.

CSV has produced a handbook and action pack to help local organisers develop and run a suitable activity to improve the community. The website has details of how to register, take part and raise the profile of your school or community. An interactive map shows where local people have already provided details of their project.

If pupils get a taste for this kind of active citizenship, next year’s ‘European Year of Volunteering’ 2011 may offer further opportunities for new activities and for recognition of community action.

October 7th, 2010

Malawi and Porridge

nickmorgan

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“World Porridge Day” is on the 10th of October, and the charity Mary’s Meals is using the occasion to fund-raise and increase awareness of its work in support of education for children in Malawi.

First Minister Alex Salmond MSP joined a group of Scottish school pupils today for a porridge breakfast, and there will be events around Scotland this weekend.

Kingussie High School in the Highlands has a video clip on YouTube explaining its fund-raising Porridge Assembly held in 2009 to support their partner school in Malawi.

Hundreds of Scottish schools have a partner establishment in one of the African nations, and these relationships can contribute greatly to education for Global Citizenship.

October 6th, 2010

World Teachers Day in Scotland

nickmorgan

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World Teachers Day takes place each year on 5th October, an annual opportunity to recognise and celebrate the work of the teaching profession, initiated by UNESCO as an international event. The theme for 2010 is “Recovery begins with teachers”, highlighting the importance of good teachers in preparing young people for a world of work which is frequently changing.

Here in Scotland, Mike Russell MSP Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, posted a blog statement about how society values the skills and commitment of teachers.

Universal Education is one of the ten Millennium Development Goals, (MDGs), adopted ten years ago by the member states of the United Nations. This goal is intended to achieve dramatic increases in the availability of quality education for boys and girls in the developing world. Current statistics suggest that the targets for 2015 will not be met, and many developing nations face a continuing struggle to have enough trained teachers for children wanting to be educated. This week the Take One Action film festival came to an end, with its Education strand having enabled many Scottish teachers and students to explore an aspect of Global Citizenship through study of a film. The festival was supported by international development charities such as Christian Aid, Oxfam, SCIAF, Mercy Corps and the World Development Movement (a full list of partners is on the Take One Action site). Voluntary Service Overseas is particularly active in recruiting volunteer education professionals to support education system development in another country, for example as teacher trainers or in an advisory role. Many Scots have contributed their expertise as volunteers with VSO, and bring a strong commitment to Global Citizenship to their teaching when they return to a Scottish school.