The Benefits of the International Dimension 1. OBJECTIVES To reflect on: 1.What is meant by the International Dimension 2.What the benefits to the school.

The Benefits of the International Dimension

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OBJECTIVESTo reflect on:1.What is meant by the International Dimension2.What the benefits to the school are of having an International Dimension3.How the International Dimension is demonstrated in schools4.What a Global Citizen looks like5.How schools may develop their International Dimension and Global Citizenship

Also:1.Carrying out a SWOT analysis of the International Dimension2.Creating an elevator pitch for the International Dimension3.Considering the importance of each of the 8 dimensions of the Global Education in schools

The Benefits of the International Dimension

Q1. What do we mean by an International Dimension in a school? andWhat are the benefits to a school of the International Dimension?

An International Dimension:“Demonstrating a commitment to developing global citizens by embedding internationalism throughout the ethos and curriculum of the school.”

Q2. How is this demonstrated in your school or where have you seen it demonstrated in other settings?

Q3. What does a global citizen look like?

Think about the:•qualities, •attributes, •skills, •knowledge and•aspirations

an individual needs in order to thrive as a global citizen.

creative

Is globally awarequestioning

communicates well

confident

thirst for knowledge

curious

generates ideas

flexible

perseveres

listens and reflects

critical

shaper

literate

willing to have a go

thinks for themselves

shows initiative

gets on well with othersmakes a difference

acts with integrityself-esteem

‘can do’ attitude

learns from mistakes

independent

With thanks to QCDA

What are the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for the creation of global citizen in your school?

Activity 1SWOT analysis

TOWS Strengths inside the school

Weaknesses inside the school

Opportunities outside the school

Threats outside the school

Will it be:• a lesson or series of lessons• a project• embedded in the curriculum• part of the culture

Q4. How will the International Dimension and Global Citizenship be

made real in your school?

Activity 2Why is the international dimension in

schools important?How do you articulate to others the reasons why do you believe in having a global dimension within your school?

This is your “elevator pitch”.

This is a document produced by the DfE in the UK.

It sets out 8 key concepts of International Education.

The Global Dimension from a UK Perspective

Activity 3What is the meaning for you of each of

these?The 8 key concepts of the Global Dimension in schools (UK) are:1.Global citizenship2.Interdependence3.Conflict resolution4.Sustainable development5.Diversity6.Social justice7.Human rights8.Values and perceptions

So is it possible to produce a Global citizen?

• Born in Honolulu• Father born in Kenya • Mother born in Kansas• Step father born Indonesia• Brought up in Jakarta• Then raised in Hawaii• Graduated in New YorkWho is this?

• Would you say he is a global citizen?• What would he say?

YES I AM!

Plenary

What action will you now take to develop the International Dimension in your school?