Our aims:
- To develop understanding of global issues
- To challenge stereotypes
- To develop positive attitudes
- To promote understanding of local - global interdependence
- To encourage action for a more just society and world
Headline News:
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Build your own Eco-Stove
Smoky Homes is an exciting new Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) project for primary aged pupils produced by Practical Action. The project provides a real-life context for pupils to explore the health and environmental problems faced by the 3 billion people globally who cook on open fires or traditional cook stoves. It can be used to deliver parts of the UK's Science and Design and Technology curriculum or an enrichment day. The project offers opportunities for pupils to work in groups to:
- Engage with a range of images and videos that introduce the context and people of Nepal
- Design and model their ideas for improved cook stoves and/or stove hoods.
All the teaching and learning materials needed to run the project are free to download.
In addition, children from four Craven primary schools have built their own Eco - Stoves. Click here to download the instructions, the benefits of eco-stoves, and a presentation.
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Time is running out to take part in this scheme ...
Free 'Global Learning' Training available to support the development of core values
At a recent Head teacher’s Local Authority meeting, a question was asked regarding what values they wanted their pupils to gain whilst in their school. All the Head teachers strongly agreed that they wanted their pupils to be adaptable, respectful, have empathy, tolerance, a sense of fairness and justice and at times tenacity, particularly in our fast changing and unpredictable world. They concluded that they wanted globally aware citizens who felt empowered and able to make a difference.
The values and attitudes described are key pupil outcomes in the ‘Global Learning Programme’ (GLP). Registered schools can access £500's worth of free e-credits that can be used to acquire free training. Global learning can play a fundamental role in developing pupil values and a school ethos all Head teachers’ desire.
Read about positive outcomes from global learning and see how the GLP is helping teachers in primary, secondary and special schools to deliver effective teaching and learning about development and global issues at KS2 and KS3.
Craven DEC takes over the administration of the Global Schools Award (GSA) on behalf of the Consortium of Development Education Centres (CODEC). The GSA was developed by the Yorkshire DECs and has been recognised by the Global Learning Programme (GLP) as a possible next step for schools that have completed the GLP network training sessions. It is also an award for any school that wants to develop global themes, skills and values across all areas of the curriculum. It offers a framework for global learning that is a whole school approach.
"Following on from completing the GLP training sessions, working towards the GSA gave our school several clear targets to aim for, which has enhanced our curriculum and the children's learning in a multitude of ways."
Tamsin Benning, Beckwithshaw Community Primary School, North Yorkshire
Our Approach:
We work with teachers, school governors, students and other education providers in promoting a global dimension through:
- School linking – support for developing link partners, both local and global
- Support and training on all aspects of global citizenship, including sustainable development, conflict resolution and social justice
- Student focus days - on various themes, e.g. Fair Trade, Sustainability, One World Week, Climate Change and Refugees.
- Resources – an extensive collection of books, activity packs, games, artefacts for loan
- Awards – support for schools working towards Fairtrade School awards, the Global Schools Award and Eco-schools awards and for teachers working towards the Global Teachers Award.
Key to this are the eight key concepts of the Global Dimension:
Testimonials:
"A fantastic course that has managed to fit so much into such a small amount of time!"
"I have been on many courses over the years, but this has been the most inspiring. I feel really fired up to get enrolled in more global teaching in my school.
I feel I can make a difference!"
"A fantastic course, accessible, practical and relevant. Thank you!"
Craven DEC
Projects
- Green Futures
- Celebrate Craven
- Fairtrade
- Makutano Junction
Craven DEC
St Andrew’s Church, Skipton
North Yorkshire, BD23 2JE
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