Transcript Global Citizenship and Human Rights Education

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
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• 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
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followed by
Questions and
Answers
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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
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