Global Goals & STEM
This session will explore the links between STEM and sustainable development education global goals, global citizenship, outdoor learning and children’s rights. It is aimed at all practitioners (Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post-16, CLD, local authority central teams and RIC) within the Northern Alliance region. The online event takes place Tuesday, [...]
Global Citizenship Fortnight 13 – 25 September 2021
Resources, school activity packs and more for primary and secondary schools are available for free download. This includes links for the environment and learning for sustainability.
Adventures in Global Education Training Course, 13-20 October 2021 Ireland
Youth workers might be interested in this six-day training course Adventures in Global Education. This aims to help you explore active global citizenship through outdoor educational activities. The application deadline: 27 August 2021.
Young people: what is MY government doing to combat climate change?
Child in the City article (29 July 21) shares a report from a global children’s charity. This surveyed young people about climate change. The vast majority of young people said they ‘know very little’ about what their own government is doing to combat the issue.
Forest Changemakers
Read this inspiring story of how young people in the Highlands have created a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) trail in Abriachan forest. This has been shared by STRIDE, the Global Citizenship magazine for schools.
GTC Scotland refreshed suite of Professional Standards from August 2021
STRIDE, the Global Citizenship magazine for schools, offers a brief guide to the standards. It highlights the important role Scotland’s five Development Education Centres have in supporting professional learning.