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• Schools Linking Network
 
A growing number of schools across Kent are linking their KS2 classes to help prepare their pupils for life in a diverse society.
 
School linking enables pupils to explore identity; to compare their own background with others in a respectful way, recognising differences and similarities. They learn more about their own and others’ communities and gives them the tools to ask deeper questions and explore more controversial issues about communities in Britain today.
You can link classes, locally, nationally or internationally, though the specific aim of Kent’s phase 2 is for MCAS to help you to link with a contrasting school in Kent. Through the link, pupils should:
o          gain awareness about belonging to their own community
o           understand their own identity more
o           develop a sense of self, unity and pride
o           learn about other by learning together
o           enjoy showing and comparing their schools
o           learn to be respectful and inquisitive towards identity
o           feel comfortable to voice their own opinion.
 
 

• Teachernet Community Cohesion

This comprehensive resource includes:

• Introduction to Community Cohesion
• Information for School Leaders
• Governors’ Information
• Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
• Equity and Excellence
• Engagement and Ethos
• Case Studies
• Frequently Asked Questions

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• Institute of Community Cohesion 

This website provides a comprehensive list of publications, research, guidance toolkits and resources on cohesion and a practitioner’s network.

http://www.cohesioninstitute.org.uk/home

• Teaching Controversial Issues - Oxfam

Young people frequently face making decisions about a wide range of issues on which there are many different views. Issues like sexuality, religion, bullying, and war can evoke complicated emotions, and lead to difficult discussions, both in and out of the classroom.

Young people need to develop skills that allow them to come to their own views about, and discuss, these types of hugely important issues. Having a chance to engage with controversial issues in a constructive environment will help young people to develop as global citizens, and teachers have a key role to play in enabling this development.

Teaching Controversial Issues explores:

- what controversial issues are
- why they should be taught
- classroom strategies
- existing guidance
- practical teaching activities

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/teachersupport/cpd/controversial/files/teaching_controversial_issues.pdf

·  World Education Development Group (WEDG)
 
WEDG is the Global Education Centre for East Kent and provides training, a resource centre and projects for educational providers including nurseries, schools and universities to promote global citizenship and sustainability.
 

·  IRespect

Promoting Active Citizenship, Cultural Diversity and Positive Tolerance

http://www.irespect.net/


·  Reading International Solidary Centre (RISC)

RISC is a Development Education Centre close to the heart of Reading's town centre, working with schools and community groups to raise the profile of global issues and promote action for sustainable development, human rights and social justice.

http://www.risc.org.uk

·  Save the Children Fund

The UK's leading international children's charity offers resources for work with refugee children and young people.

http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/en/44.htm

·  United Nations International Children's Fund (UNICEF)

International Children's charity provides a range of educational materials for schools on global issues, citizenship issues and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989).

http://www.unicef.org/crc/

·  The Refugee Council

The Council offers training, advice, information and publications on refugees and bilingual teaching materials.

http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk

 ·  The Real Histories Directory

The Real Histories Directory is a resource tool for teachers, parents, pupils and the wider community to support them in teaching and learning about cultural diversity in the UK.

http://www.realhistories.org.uk

 

Author: KCC  | Published: 25-11-08  | TOP