Creative global learning Geographical Association Conference 2011 Cathryn Gathercole Tide~ global learning

Who are we? Tide~ global learning is a teachers network who believe young people have an entitlement to global learning ~ the opportunity develop their own understanding of global issues by engaging with interdependence, development, human rights, sustainability, identity and belonging and democratic citizenship.

What do we offer? oTeacher to teacher professional development oThinking spaces oRange of resources ~ hard copy and online oStimulation and amplification

Global Learning~  developing a sense of positive personal identity ~ acknowledging respect for others and a wider sense of social responsibility  developing skills and confidence ~ engaging critically, developing interpersonal communication and engaging with different perspectives  understanding social connections ~ exploring conflict, peace, equality, justice and rights  understanding commonality ~ exploring similarities without ignoring differences  understanding interdependence ~ exploring the significant contexts of globalization and sustainable development  understanding participation ~ considering how to participate as citizens and recognize the rights of others in a democratic society

Cities ~ project : creative key stage 3 curriculum development 3 year project funded by DFID – started April 2009 Seminar 2009, Teacher Conference 2010, Young Peoples Active Citizenship event 2010 ~ lots of activity! Curriculum development groups 2011 Resource development 2011 Sharing event March 2012

Cathryn Gathercole Tide~ global learning Tide~ Centre Millennium Point Birmingham