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The International
Dimension |
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| For a list of Comenius-related activity taking place in the UK,
including contact seminars, information events, and briefings for
2007 click HERE |
Learning
World magazine
This British Council
magazine for UK schools and colleges highlights opportunities to
build an international dimension into learning and showcases best
practice.
The main theme of the latest issue is using the environment as a
focus for international activity.
Articles include:
The changing climate - some of the ways schools are using their
international links to address issues such as pollution and climate
change
Environmental empathy - a partnership with India helps primary pupils
in Wales value their local and world environment
Planting the seeds of learning - how a link up between five European
nations has helped primary pupils to blossom
Recommended resources for ages 7-14 to support classroom work and
discussion on international green issues
A free copy of the current issue is available to subscribing schools
and institutions. Past issues are also available online. For more
details and to subscribe, visit here.
The next issue 16 (September 2007) will be looking at the curricular
impact of international activities in schools. If you have been
involved in British Council programmes related to this topic, please
contact Learning World at e-mail: learningworld@britishcouncil.org |
| Global
school partnerships are a powerful and exciting way of
bringing a global dimension into the lives of young people and their
teachers. Successful partnerships have a profound and lasting impact
on those involved. Find out more. |
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