The International Dimension

Lisa StevensMarch 24th 2009

Travel around the world by Harpagornis on Flickr

Overview

International Dimension?

why?

ISA

eTwinning

comments

International Dimension

part of Sustainable Schools National Framework

‘By 2020 the Government would like all schools to be models of good global citizenship, enriching their educational mission with activities that improve the lives of people living in other parts of the world.’

part of so many agendas - ECM, Community Cohesion, KS2 MFL Strategy

Why?

more to it than just ticking boxes... but it does tick boxes!

celebrates cultures

values diversity

widens focus

excites and enthuses

ISA‘It is an accreditation scheme for curriculum-based international work in schools. It is open to all UK schools and is free of charge.’

Foundation

Intermediate

Full

‘International activity’

‘An international activity is a class-based activity, which can last for any duration, and should bring an international dimension to teaching and learning.’

Whitehouse Common

More ideas...Red Nose Day

International Art Week

Imagiverse -

and more..

EDL

theme weeks

involve community

invite parents

Lisa Stevens

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