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International Opportunities for Schools
The British Council
• The United Kingdom’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations
• More than 70 years experience in public diplomacy
• Offices in 109 countries• Building lasting relationships;
broadening the UK’s world view
Partnerships between schools in the UK and schools in other countries are a powerful and exciting way of bringing a global dimension into the lives of young
people and teachers and of enhancing the teaching of languages
Funded by DCSF, EU and FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth office)
DCSF – programmes support• National Languages Strategy• DfES International Strategy
(International School Award and the Global Gateway)- Every English pupil will have an international experience while at school- Every English school and college will establish a sustainable partnership with an equivalent by 2010
EU – programmes support• Lifelong Learning Programme including Comenius
FCO – programmes support• Connecting Classrooms school partnerships support UK
governments public diplomacy (promoting intercultural dialogue)
Other UK government policies the international dimension can support• Revised KS3 Curriculum from 2008
Development of a big picture of the curriculum that includes sustainable futures and the global dimension, cultural diversity and identity and community and civic participation
• National Languages Strategy and entitlement to language learning for every pupil in key stage 2 by 2010 (56% now). Every child at Key Stage 2 to study a foreign language and develop their interest in the culture of other nations. High quality teaching and learning to make use of native speakers and e-learning.
• Community Cohesion StandardsCurriculum content contributes to an appreciation of cultural diversity and challenges prejudice, bias and stereotypeThe mainstream curriculum provides pupils with opportunities to learn about and become involved in the life of their communities
The British Council can
• Help you find a partner school/cluster/LA overseas
• Support you in developing a successful international partnership
• Give you access to online resources and webspaces
• Give you a grant to support activity• Give you professional development opportunities• Give you access to accreditation
What is Connecting Classrooms?British Council Connecting Classrooms builds lasting partnerships between groups of schools in the UK and around the world.
Through these partnerships, the programme develops
trust and understanding between different
communities, and gives young people the skills and
cultural awareness they need to live and work in a
global society.
Connecting Classrooms
is characterised
by three principles.
Aiming to bring about systemic change by working with ministries, government
agencies and curriculum bodies worldwide
Working to embed the international dimension in the culture and ethos of schools involved
Reaching millions through strategic links, media
partnerships, networks and high profile events
Scope & dissemination:
Sustainability:
Systemic impact:
Connecting Classrooms has
three core components which
will be delivered worldwide.
COLLABORATIVE LEARNING
Collaborative Curriculum Projects
RECOGNITION
International School Award
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
To embed the international dimension
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Collaborative curriculum projects
Enable learners to
interact across
Geographical
boundaries
to enhance their
understanding of each
others societies,
languages and cultures.Back
Professional development
To enable teachersand school leaders tobuild capacity, support,international partnerships and embed the international dimension within the culture and ethos of the schools involved.
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Recognition
Schools that participate in Connecting
Classrooms become eligible for the
International School Award, recognising the school’s commitment to
forming international partnerships and
developing global citizens
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In order to respond to different educational priorities around the
world, Connecting Classrooms also
offers flexibility through a unique
menu of additional options.
COLLABORATIVE LEARNING
Core:
Collaborative Curriculum
Projects
RECOGNITION
Core:
International School Award
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Core:
To embed the international dimension
Global Citizen Award
International Teacher Award
International Leader Award
Community Action Projects
Language Projects
Bilateral Leadership Programme
Coaching and Mentoring
Students as
Leaders
Arts Projects
www.britishcouncil.org/connectingclassrooms
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