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Global Citizenship and Human Rights Education Learner voice through Rights Respecting Schools Accreditation
Presenters
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Klaus Mayer – Education Scotland Sally Peel – Depute Headteacher, St Ninian’s Primary School, Gourock, Inverclyde Council Claire Coggins – Teacher, St Andrew’s Primary School, Greenock, Inverclyde Nikita Cowan and Kenneth Mearns former pupils of St Andrew’s Primary School
Global Citizenship Education Background
• In order for Scotland and its people to succeed and flourish in the globalised 21 st century in which we live, we must all become and live as global citizens.
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Mike Russell, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, Parliamentary Debate March 2010
Elements
Education for Citizenship International Education Sustainable Development Education Developing Global Citizens Confucius Classrooms Olympic & Commonwealth Games
Contexts
Scotland’s Culture
At the heart of the curriculum
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‘Developing global citizens’ principles Know, respect and care for the opinions of others in Scotland, and understand Scotland’s role within the wider world.
rights, responsibilities, values and 2.
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Develop an awareness and understanding of engagement in democratic processes and be able to participate in critical thinking and decision making in schools and communities at local, national and international level.
Understand the interdependence between people, the environment , and the impacts of actions, both local and global. 4.
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Appreciate and celebrate the diversity of Scotland’s history, culture and heritage and engage with other cultures and traditions around the world.
Demonstrate creative thinking and act responsibly in political, economic, environmental, social and cultural learning.
Racism and sectarianism Scotland’s culture and heritage
Media literacy
biodiversity
Children’s rights Peace and
Equality and diversity
conflict Pupil VOICE!
Identity Political literacy
contexts
Stereotypes and bias
Sustainable lifestyles
Poverty and exclusion
Fairtrade
Intergenerational understanding
Climate change
International development
Cultural exchange Holocaust education
Social justice
Outcome
Our young people are global citizens today, that, in future, should be able to take up their place in the world, contribute to it confidently, successfully and effectively, understanding rights and responsibilities of working and living in a globalised world.
Embedding global citizenship within Curriculum for Excellence
Social Studies Experiences and Outcomes
People, place and the environment
Early
I explore and appreciate the wonder of nature within different environments and have played a part
in caring for the
environment.
SOC 0-08a First
I can consider ways of looking after my school or community and can encourage others to care
for their environment.
SOC 1-08a Second
I can discuss the environmental impact of human activity and suggest ways in which we can live in a more
environmentally -responsible way.
SOC 2-08a Third Fourth
I can identify the possible
consequences of an environmental issue and make informed suggestions
about ways to manage the impact.
SOC 3-08a
I can discuss the
sustainability
of key natural resources and analyse the possible implications for human activity.
SOC 4-08a
A whole-school approach
Transforming learning requires a whole school approach with a focus on curriculum, campus and community
This requires
Vision and leadership from SMT Collective ownership and commitment from all Partnerships and engagement with community Support from local authorities Photo: Pink Sherbet Photography, Creative Commons
A whole school approach
Curriculum
Campus
Community
Plan for a 5 – 10 year journey
Rights Respecting Schools Awards
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Case Study
Introduction: Sally Peel
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Background of Sacred Heart School
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Self evaluation using framework for Rights Respecting School
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Every school is different
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Bringing everyone on board
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Sustainability and progression
Nikita and Kenneth:
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“A few highlights of our six years in a Rights Respecting School”
Practical tasks:
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1. A traditional tale of one girl’s struggle to access her Rights 2. Children’s Rights – Know your responsibilities!
Practitioner view: Claire Coggins
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“How we used the RRS framework to promote equality and fairness through Social Subjects as well as daily work.”
DVD :
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Impact of RRS on staff, young people and partners in a Primary, Special and High School
Why become a Rights Respecting School?
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Summary
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Answers followed by Questions and
Our support
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Global Citizenship Calendar 2011/12
Coming up: Open Day Study visits Woodacre Nursery School (Glasgow)
Friday 18 th November
Hamilton Grammar School (South Lanarkshire)
Tuesday 22 nd November
Garrowhill Primary School (Glasgow City Council)
Tuesday 29 nd November To book, email: [email protected]
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