What does Global Dimension mean?
Global Dimension in teaching means that links can be made between local and global issues. Such knowledge, skills and understanding enable young people to make informed decisions about playing an active role in the global community.
The global dimension can be understood through 8 key concepts
- global citizenship
- conflict resolution
- diversity
- human rights
- interdependence
- social justice
- sustainable development
- values and perceptions
which lend themselves easily to being incorporated into existing themes, subjects and educational activities.
The Global Dimension team provide support and guidance to all schools on international strategies and ideas for projects that place emphasis on the connection between inclusion and achievement.
Expected outcomes and benefits
- Awareness and embedding of International strategies throughout the school curricula
- Enrichment of the learning of children and young people and enhancement of the curriculum
- Developing pupil Spiritually, Culturally, Morally and Socially through various activities that develop and deepen children and young people's understanding of identity, diversity, equality and community
- Increased awareness of the global community
- Broadening of Pupils views by encouraging other perspectives; making teaching and learning more exciting
- CPD on School Linking and partnerships - County, UK, Europe and Global, International Schools Award, Funding Opportunities and Teachers International Development
Young people are given opportunities to:
- Critically examine their own values and attitudes;
- Appreciate the similarities between people everywhere, and value diversity;
- Understand the global context of their daily choices and local actions;
- Develop skills to help combat injustice, prejudice and discrimination.
- Develop skills, attitude and the confidence to live and work in a rapidly changing world.
Going for Gold
In the run up to 2012 we know that many schools will wish to run Olympic themed activities, for this purpose we have created a study support student led resources pack called 'Going for Gold'.
This pack provides learners with the critical thinking skills to analyse local, regional and national realities surrounding the Olympic Games whilst developing an understanding of the globalised role of the games.
Download the flyer below for further details:
For more information please email: extendedservices@northamptonshire.gov.uk.