tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-171010942011-04-21T18:37:47.986ZiEARN UK (International Education and Resources Network) connects British students with other youth to make a difference in the worldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comBlogger201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17101094.post-1162046635312268972006-10-28T14:40:00.000Z2006-10-28T14:43:55.326Z

The YDC Educator’s Kit is designed to help teachers and educators working in schools, youth clubs, community centres, and training institutes to generate and manage project-based learning activities

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Download the new iEARN Project Book for 2006-07. Learn about all the iEARN projects AND get important tips and tactics to make collaborative project based learning work for you

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Above and BeyondEnriching education through international experienceFriday 17 November 2006Central Hall, Westminster, London SW1This conference will focus on how the international dimension can support the delivery of key education policies and priorities in schools. Speakers: Win Harris International Director, joint International Unit DfES/DWP, Prof Tim Brighouse Commissioner for London Schools

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Support for sustainable development in schools in Wales includes: * LEA support * The Enabling Student Support initiative, jointly funded in Wales by the Department for International Development (DfID) and the Welsh Assembly Government * The Welsh Network of Healthy School Schemes * Eco-Schools Award Scheme and similar environmental schemes * international school linking schemes

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a language training community, is the winning resource in the “My favourite e-learning resource” contest was organised by European eLearning portal, under European Commission. Besides the winning resource, ENO Programme was chosen as one of the best resources (together with seven other projects).Read more here:

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Ewa Kurzak writes, I have pleasure to inform you that Universal Values gained another distinction in June – eTwinning Quality Label Poland. Please join teachers from Turkey, Romania, Malta, Estonia, Pakistan for joining with common activities for 4-8 year olds. The published resources are ordered according to which value they represent / human dignity and human rights, rule of law, peace,

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This new flagship publication from Oxfam outlines the why, what, and how of Education for Global Citizenship. Aimed at teachers in all subjects, and across all age groups, it provides case studies outlining best practice in the classroom, examples of appropriate teaching approaches, and resources for further reading.

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Activities from the US Chapter of UNESCO's Associated Schools Project Network. Topics include Child LaborStatistics line-up on child laborShifiting perspectives on child laborIntolerance,Harassment and Safe SchoolingGeneralizations and stereotypesBehaviors of in-groups and out-groupsThe exclusion gameThree questionsChallenging intolerance: role-playsConflict Resolution in Schools Needs

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Effective citizenship’, means that people have the knowledge, skills and sense of empowerment to play a meaningful role in local decision-making. This is exactly what iEARN wants to accomplish.A guide for Local Authorities on enhancing capacity for public participation has been published by The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM)The guide includes sections onEffective citizenshipLearning

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Art students at Gorseinon College in Wales have made 30 comfort dolls to send to children experiencing the devastating earthquake in Pakistan. This is part of the Comfort Quilt project coordinated by Kristi Rennebohm Franz in Seattle USA. The project has really got the students interested in helping and develop their key skills in Working with Others and Problem Solving. They will be sharing

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You must be the change you wish to see in the world (Mahatma Gandhi) Your students can discover more about global issues and how they are relevant to them by using J8 Global Citizenship Programme resources. Teacher and student fact sheets and lesson plans for key stage 3 and 4 are available from J8 Global Citizenship Programme. Topics include: business responsibility, global connections, G8

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UNICEF-ADAP's Voices of Youth has created a special section to invite comments and inputs from young people on the forthcoming World Bank's World Development Report (WDR) 2007. The page can be viewed in the "Take Action" section of VOY under "Get Involved". http://www.unicef.org/voy/takeaction/takeaction_2456.htmlAlso, help us to inform relevant youth organisations and networks in your country/

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Ofsted just released an overview of Initial teacher training for teachers of citizenship in England, which draws on evidence from inspections of seven postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) courses. It reports on the quality of training, illustrates good practice and identifies issues for providers and policy makers.David Bell HMCI gave a speech on Education for democratic citizenship

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Countries and communities need their smartest minds to be focused on the development, access, and implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) – including those of women.This Declaration of Agreement was developed by multiple organizations around the world under the leadership of the Center for Women and Information Technology (CWIT) in support of women and their access, use,

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The 2007 edition of the Bank's, "World Development Report" will focus on young people and their contribution to developing their countries. To this end, the Bank's Web site for young people, Youthink!, is soliciting feedback from youth around the world. Each Monday a new question is posted revolving around five life-changing transitions young people experience. These transitions create

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is featured in the latest TILT Vidcast. Danny Maas, of Edmonton, Canada founder of TILT - Teachers Improving Learning with Technology says: What Radio Waves are doing transcends technology and provides students and teachers with motivation and drive to share their ideas, feelings, and knowledge with othersDanny's site features vidcasts showing how how teachers use technology to enhance

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Win a scholarship to iEARN International Conference 3-7 July 2006Take part in a simulation of the trade around the 17th century and you may win a scholarship to the upcoming iEARN International Conference. You can see the game at: http://student.waerdenborch.nl/loss/If you want to participate, mail j.b.groothedde@waerdenborch.nl

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iEARN is featured on the British Council Global Gateway site on the following links:On-line projects at iEARNhttp://www.globalgateway.org/Default.aspx?page=1562">Collaborative projectsPlanning projects - ideasFinding partners for projectsICT: free resources for schools to access

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Practical Wisdom in EducationThe Scientific and Medical Network in Scotland is making Sir John Templeton’s Wisdom from World Religions and the Laws of Life essay contest better known in the UK educational system. Last year more than 400 copies of the book and of a CD-Rom Learning for Life, based on Sir John’s book and edited by David Lorimer and John Caton were sent to schools across the UK.

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The One World project was initiated in 2005 with funds from the Welsh Assembly Government. The project was a collaboration between iEARN UK, The Centre for Alternative Technology at Machynlleth and Dysg.The project aims are:- To develop a bank of resources to support teachers in the delivery of ESDGC- To engage young people in collaborative projects that explore environmental and sustainability

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