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Global Citizenship and Human Rights Education Learner voice through Rights Respecting Schools Accreditation Presenters • 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 21st century in which we live, we must all become and live as global citizens. • Mike Russell, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, Parliamentary Debate March 2010 • Education for Citizenship Elements Sustainable Development Education International Education Developing Global Citizens Scotland’s Culture Confucius Classrooms Olympic & Commonwealth Games Contexts At the heart of the curriculum ‘Developing global citizens’ principles 1. Know, respect and care for the rights, responsibilities, values and opinions of others in Scotland, and understand Scotland’s role within the wider world. 2. 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. 3. Understand the interdependence between people, the environment, and the impacts of actions, both local and global. 4. Appreciate and celebrate the diversity of Scotland’s history, culture and heritage and engage with other cultures and traditions around the world. 5. Demonstrate creative thinking and act responsibly in political, economic, environmental, social and cultural learning. Racism and sectarianism Media literacy Scotland’s culture and heritage Children’s rights biodiversity Equality and diversity Peace and conflict Identity contexts Political literacy Pupil VOICE! Fairtrade Intergenerational understanding Stereotypes and bias Sustainable lifestyles Poverty and exclusion Cultural exchange Social justice Climate change International development Holocaust education 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 First Second Third Fourth I explore and appreciate the wonder of nature within different environments and have played a part in caring for the environment. SOC 0-08a I can consider ways of looking after my school or community and can encourage others to care for their environment. SOC 1-08a 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 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 wholeschool 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 Curriculum Campus Community Culture A whole school approach Plan for a 5 – 10 year journey Rights Respecting Schools Awards Case Study Introduction: Sally Peel • Background of Sacred Heart School • Self evaluation using framework for Rights Respecting School • Every school is different • Bringing everyone on board • Sustainability and progression Nikita and Kenneth: • “A few highlights of our six years in a Rights Respecting School” Practical tasks: • 1. A traditional tale of one girl’s struggle to access her Rights • • 2. Children’s Rights – Know your responsibilities! Practitioner view: Claire Coggins • “How we used the RRS framework to promote equality and fairness through Social Subjects as well as daily work.” DVD : • Impact of RRS on staff, young people and partners in a Primary, Special and High School Why become a Rights Respecting School? • Summary • • • followed by Questions and Answers Our support Weather & Climate Change www.educationscotland.gov.uk/weatherandclimatechange Exploring Climate Change www.educationscotland.gov.uk/exploringclimatechange Schools Global Footprint Newly updated! www.educationscotland.gov.org.uk/schoolsglobalfootprint Global Citizenship Calendar 2011/12 Coming up: Open Day Study visits Woodacre Nursery School (Glasgow) Friday 18th November Hamilton Grammar School (South Lanarkshire) Tuesday 22nd November Garrowhill Primary School (Glasgow City Council) Tuesday 29nd November To book, email: [email protected] Keeping you in the loop SIGN UP to our ebulletin Read the global citizenship blog National Glow group [email protected]