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Who are we?

Creative global learning Geographical Association Conference 2011 Cathryn Gathercole Tide~ global learning www.tidegloballearning.org. Who are we?.

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Who are we?

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  1. Creative global learningGeographical Association Conference2011Cathryn GathercoleTide~ global learningwww.tidegloballearning.org

  2. Who are we? Tide~ global learning is a teachers network who believe young people have an entitlement to global learning ~ the opportunity develop their own understanding of global issues by engaging with interdependence, development, human rights, sustainability, identity and belonging and democratic citizenship.

  3. What do we offer? • Teacher to teacher professional development • Thinking spaces • Range of resources ~ hard copy and online • Stimulation and amplification

  4. Global Learning~ • developing a sense of positive personal identity ~ acknowledging respect for others and a wider sense of social responsibility • developing skills and confidence ~ engaging critically, developing interpersonal communication and engaging with different perspectives • understanding social connections ~ exploring conflict, peace, equality, justice and rights • understanding commonality ~ exploring similarities without ignoring differences • understanding interdependence ~ exploring the significant contexts of globalization and sustainable development • understanding participation ~ considering how to participate as citizens and recognize the rights of others in a democratic society

  5. Cities ~ project : creative key stage 3 curriculum development 3 year project funded by DFID – started April 2009 Seminar 2009, Teacher Conference 2010, Young Peoples Active Citizenship event 2010 ~ lots of activity! Curriculum development groups 2011 Resource development 2011 Sharing event March 2012

  6. Cathryn Gathercole Tide~ global learning Tide~ Centre Millennium Point Birmingham cathryn@tidec.org 0121 202 3292 www.tidegloballearning.org

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