The Global Learning Programme (GLP) says that it is building a national network of like-minded schools, committed to equipping their pupils to make a positive contribution to a globalised world by helping their teachers to deliver effective teaching and learning about development and global issues at Key Stages 2 and 3. It says that by giving schools the tools to embed global learning into teaching across the curriculum, the GLP is helping schools to:
- meet Ofsted requirements
- promote SMSC
- prepare pupils for modern life in Britain by promoting values such as empathy, fairness and respect
- develop and enhance enquiry and critical thinking skills
- improve pupil engagement
- deepen curriculum knowledge and understanding
- expand global awareness
- strengthen school ethos and values
- support teacher professional development.
This is quite a list. Here are some links that will help you evaluate their claims …
- The benefits of global learning to schools, pupils and teacher development
- Embedding global learning into the curriculum
- Global learning across the whole school
- Integrating Global learning into subjects
- Global learning and pupil voice
- Teaching and learning ideas – GLP in the classroom
- CPD and e-credits
- Delivering the GLP
- Watch five Leicestershire schools at a Global Conference Debate