British council connecting classrooms programme youtube. Internationally, sian has worked extensively for the british council in malawi where she lived between 2016 on the connecting classrooms programme. Connecting with the approximately 780 teachers and more than 15,000 students. Through joint projects with other schools, we help you discover new ways of embedding. A report entitled languages for the future published by the british council, ranked mandarin as a vital language to the uk over the next twenty years citing that with the increasing influence china has on the world economy, we need to prepare our young people for life. Enrol and complete any of the core skills courses online.
The connecting classrooms through global learning programme is designed to build longterm partnerships between schools and communities in the uk and countries around the world. This map highlights the success of connecting classroom and the british councils education work in jamaica. Connecting classrooms british council saudi arabia. Connecting classrooms in scotland the connecting classrooms through global learning programme supports schools to embed learning for sustainability lfs at a wholeschool level, helps teachers enhance lessons with global learning themes and offers students the opportunity to interact and learn with peers from other countries. British council schools online web community can assist you in finding a partner and achieving the. Receiving the connecting classrooms grant from the british council opened the doors for st columbas bolton, england and dr antonio carlos abreu sodre sao paulo, brazil which lead to uncharted territory for both schools.
Connecting classrooms is a british council managed programme working in over 50 countries that offers school partnerships, professional development courses, accreditation and the chance to share best practice with international counterparts. The resources provide you with easy to use challenges to. Connecting classrooms supports school systems globally through a range of fully funded training and professional development opportunities aimed at teachers and school leaders worldwide. As part of our connecting classrooms programme, the british council is organising a validation training session for trainers to deliver the new training packages for the schools programme. The programme was first launched in pakistan in 2007.
Connecting classrooms through global learning british council. Connecting classrooms through global learning works with schools around the world to help young people develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to thrive. On behalf of the british council and the department for international development dfid, we wanted to let you know about some changes to the connecting classrooms through global learning programme in light of the impact of covid19. The connecting classrooms programme has a dedicated strand for policy level engagements and study tours. It will help you equip your pupils with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to act more thoughtfully, ethically and responsibly as citizens and contributors to society. Connecting classrooms through global learning will help your pupils understand the big issues that shape our world and equip them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to act more thoughtfully, ethically and responsibly as citizens and contributors to society. Connecting classrooms strengthens the knowledge, skills and attitudes young people need for life and work in todays world, while encouraging them to make a positive contribution now and in the future. Our global education programme for schools, connecting classrooms, is specifically designed to help teachers do this. Connecting classrooms runs in 50 countries, including the caribbean.
Connecting classrooms through global learning can help ukbased schools find partner schools in more than 30 countries across africa, the middle east and south asia. Connecting classrooms is a global education programme for schools. The british council is inviting applications from school leaders and teachers for the core skills training programme. The british council is accepting applications from experienced facilitators to be part of the connecting classrooms programme team.
The british council is promoting the teaching and learning of the chinese language and culture in northern ireland. Schools outside the uk schools in africa, the middle east and south asia wherever your school is based you can benefit from connecting classrooms through our free online courses, resources and tools. Improving schools through collaboration, communication, citizenship and leadership connecting classrooms preparation required for each lesson lesson 1 1. If youre interested or want to know more, check the british council schools online website, or contact us. Through joint projects with other schools, we help you discover new ways of embedding international activities. Connecting classrooms is a global programme for schools, designed to prepare young people for life in a global society and work in a global economy. Policy dialogue we are building relationships and networking, working with education policy makers, encouraging them to develop best practice in education and support botswanas national priorities. Choose from a wide range of resources to give your class a glimpse into other cultures and provide a base to develop international partnerships. Boost your skills with one of our professional development programmes.
One document per local education area or equivalent school cluster body and each school taking part in the british council connecting classrooms project should be completed and returned to the bc. British council connecting classrooms will not be liable in any way for any content or for any loss or damage of any kind resulting from the use of any content transmitted via the services and you agree to bear all risks associated with the use of any content, including any reliance on the accuracy or completeness of such content. On 2728 october 2015 the british council organised the international conference on core skills for all. Summary the connecting classrooms through global learning programme provides grants of up to. Visit the british council schools online website to learn more about the isa and how to get involved. Wayne harper, country director british council said. Connecting classrooms monitoring and evaluation toolkit by. Connecting classrooms through global learning is a completely free and flexible programme open to all schools in england, scotland, wales and northern ireland. Dfid department for international development 1,036 views 1. Register your school with british council schools online. Classrooms are connected in a variety of ways, including partnerships, online collaborations, grants for teachers to visit their partner schools, professional development opportunities and the international school award isa. How were connecting classrooms classrooms are connected in a variety of ways, including face to face reciprocal visits, face to face meeting in a third country and virtual collaboration following priority themes identified with. The award is now available worldwide in countries such as united kingdom, india, nigeria, sri lanka, egypt, lebanon, cyprus and pakistan as part of the british councils connecting classrooms programme.
Connecting classrooms is a global education programme for schools, designed to support schools in developing core skills competencies in their students. Help your pupils understand the big issues that shape our world and equip them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to make a positive. Adam withnall, the asia editor of the independent uk recently came to bangladesh to join the connecting classrooms programme, which is a joint initiative by the united kingdoms department for. Our online courses provide information and advice on. Help your pupils understand the big issues that shape our world and equip them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to make a positive contribution. Copies of feedback sheet for each child resource sheet 1 lesson 2 1. Connecting classrooms through global learning ccgl supports teachers and school. British school teachers visit zaatari refugee camp in jordan duration. As the uks cultural relations organisation, the british council creates opportunities for schools and teachers in the uk and worldwide to connect and work together to share ideas and practices. All our connecting classrooms workshop leaders are qualified and experienced educators who have gone through thorough british council training. It builds the capacity of teachers and school leaders around the world to equip young people for life and work in the 21st century.
We all know the importance of keeping connected whilst distancing. Rivers of the world is the british councils flagship arts and education project delivered in partnership with the thames festival trust. Visit the british council schools online website to find out more about the connecting classrooms programme and to learn how you can get involved. The programme supports schools internationally to learn about and collaborate on the big issues that shape our world.
Grants can be used to cover international travel, training, supply cover and project costs. Connecting classrooms, a programme the british council has run since 2008, has developed longterm, sustainable partnerships, supporting schools and the wider community in developing successful, educational partnerships between schools in ghana and schools in the uk. Continuing professional development cpd we also offer workshops and online courses to help you get the most out of school partnerships. British council launches connecting classrooms 3 programme. Connecting classrooms is a flexible journey for schools around the world of learning, knowledge sharing and international collaboration. Connecting classrooms is a british council global education programme for schools, designed to help young people develop the knowledge, skills and values to live and become globally aware in the 21st century economy to contribute both locally and globally. Connecting classrooms through global learning is a british council partnership with the department for international development dfid. Over the last three years she has trained over 500 school leaders and teachers both in malawi and zambia, specialising increasingly in inclusion.
Online and downloadable teaching and learning resources from early years to. The training packages give participants the tools and approaches they need to ensure effective core skills provision in their schools, including strategies for planning, monitoring and improving teaching and learning and for. Connecting classrooms is a global education programme for schools, designed to help young people to develop the knowledge, skills and values to live and. For the very first time children from each partner schools were able to interact digitally, research the finer details. Providing professional development and accreditation for sierra leonean teachers. Connecting classrooms is the british councils global education programme for schools, cofunded by the british council and the uks department for international development. Since introducing the connecting classrooms programme in 2003, british council tanzania has connected almost 300 classrooms across uk, tanzanian and other african schools. Connecting classrooms through global learning is a british council partnership with the uks department for international development dfid. Connecting classrooms is a flexible journey for schools around the world based on learning, knowledge sharing and international collaboration. The education of the countrys future leaders is in our hands.
Find one uk and one african school to partner with. Connecting classrooms brought students and teachers from different classes together to. In light of the impact of covid19, updates are available on this page about changes to the connecting classrooms through global learning programme connecting classrooms is a global education programme for schools, designed to help young people to develop the knowledge, skills and values to live and work in a globalised economy, and contribute responsibly both locally. Read the british council education response to covid19.
The british council in egypt works in partnership with ministries, educational institutions, and practitioners to support the implementation of the new egyptian education strategy, its professional development, and improved learning outcomes for. Connecting classrooms enables students and their teachers to. Access to internet or download the video clip in advance. Connecting classrooms through global learning is an international. The idea of the fund is to help teachers develop new skills, visit partner schools and run community projects around global themes. A fiveday connecting classrooms workshop held at the british council sierra leone in october 2014, in association with institute of educational and extramural studies inseems, helped to recognise the good work that teachers are doing in sierra leone in spite of the ebola crisis. Connecting classrooms is a global british council education programme for schools, funded in partnership by the uks department for international development dfid. Update on covid19 from the connecting classrooms through global learning team. Connecting classrooms through global learning is a partnership between the british council and the department for international development. Our range of international education programmes can help develop teaching skills with funded professional development, connect schools across the. Schools digital platform we have made every effort to make accessible and easy to use for everyone, no matter what browser you choose to use, and whether or not you have any disabilities. Connecting classrooms supports teachers and school leaders to integrate a range of core skills into the curriculum, including creativity, critical. Schools digital platform terms of use schools digital platform. The department for education has unveiled a new initiative to connect uk schools with classrooms around the world, cofunded by the british council.
This was such a fantastic experience and iwas able to experience and share first hand thelebanese education system. The target audience for policy level engagement is policymakers and senior practitioners who we expect to develop an enhanced understanding of international best practice. Connecting classrooms is a global education programme for schools, the british council delivers the programme in partnership with the uk government department for international development dfid, it is designed to help young people to develop the knowledge, skills and values to live and work in a globalised economy and contribute responsibly both locally and globally. British council connecting classrooms partnership grants. Partner with schools collaborate with peers in the uk and other countries on school activities focusing on global themes. Through the british councils international school award scheme, schools in bangladesh can develop themselves professionally, adding an international dimension to their skills. Download free and flexible resources below to help you deliver global learning in the classroom and at home. Connecting classrooms is the british council s global education programme for schools, cofunded by the british council and the uks department for international development. Our global education programme for schools, connecting classrooms, offers a number of continuing professional development cpd courses and resources for teachers to support the integration of global citizenship and international work in their lessons and schools. Connecting classrooms is a global education programme for schools, designed to help young people to. Connecting classrooms evaluation toolkit by british. Nov 14, 2012 the british council and the uk government department for international development have joined forces to bring you a new connecting classrooms programme for schools. It is funded by the uk government and delivered by the british council and partners.
Connecting classrooms is cofunded by the british council and the department for international development dfid. It provides opportunities and resources for teachers and pupils to learn, through a crosscurricular approach, about their local river environment and to compare this to other rivers in cities around the world. Connect, learn and grow onlinewe believe that teaching lays the foundation for a brighter future for egypt. Primary and secondary schools in the uk are invited to apply. In 202014, over teachers and school principals attended one or more of our training events. Ccgl in nepal is being implemented from 2018 to 2021 with a special focus on school leadership and the british councils core and transferable skills. Connecting classrooms is a global education programme for schools, designed to help young people to develop the knowledge, skills and values to live and work in a globalised economy, and contribute responsibly both locally and globally. The core purpose of the british councils work with school systems is to improve learning outcomes through.
The training will focus on content and skills development and will introduce trainees to. The new programme supports schools internationally, and in the uk, to learn about. Free and flexible classroom resources from connecting classrooms, available to download by any teacher in the world. We aim to give all young people the opportunity to succeed in a globalised society. Connecting classrooms through global learning british. Register on connecting classrooms through global learning to benefit from educational. If you want to take a closer look to the map you can download a pdf file from below. Connecting classrooms is jointly funded with the department for international development dfid. We have also facilitated more than 100 teacher exchange visits between the various countries. On our british council connecting classrooms website, you can. Uk schools to connect with international classrooms. Update on covid19 from the connecting classrooms through global learning team connecting classrooms programme. British council connecting classrooms school linking with.
By offering professional partnerships between schools in the uk and subsaharan africa, connecting classrooms enriches classroom life, broadens teachers professional skills. Register on connecting classrooms through global learning to benefit from educational resources and stay informed on funding opportunities. Around 5,000 international school awards have been presented to successful schools in the uk since the scheme began in 1999. The resources provide you with easy to use challenges to help pupils start exploring global themes.
We support teachers to develop their classroom practice in core skills the six essential skills that young people need to prosper in the 21st century. It combines the best of the original connecting classrooms programme with the best of the global school partnerships initiative. In bangladesh connecting classrooms has been running since 2009, focusing on building global awareness and crosscultural learning in young people through bringing an. The global citizen award gca is part of british council connecting classrooms with the aim to celebrate the contribution of young people in schools across the world to the development of. Download one of our free classroom resources, themed around the global goals for sustainable development. If youre interested or want to know more, british council schools online website or email anas idrees or fatima mazeh. Once youve made a connection we have a range of support to help you get started and build a strong and sustainable school partnership, including the best online platforms to use. Access free teacher training materials on schools online. Connecting classrooms through global learning is managed by the british council, who have developed a dedicated online platform to facilitate. Policy level engagements and study tours british council. Connecting classrooms is a global education programme for schools, designed to help young people to develop the knowledge, skills and values to live and work.
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