North West Global Education Network
Strategic Objectives
There are 5 strategic objectives to achieve the project's aim:
1. To develop the capacity of schools to deliver the global dimension in the curriculum through:
- in-service & governor training
- access to information and resources
- helping teachers to develop greater awareness & understanding of the global dimension, incorporating this into curriculum activities
- supporting the global dimension being written in to school development plans
2. To create a framework for the effective provision of support for the global dimension in education , ensuring access to services is available to schools throughout the region through:
- web based information & educational resource support
- gaps in provision to be filled
- co-operation between partners to ensure efficiency & maximise the provision of services within the limits of the resources available.
3. To engage the participation and co-operation of a wide range of stakeholders in supporting the global dimension in education across the region, notably:
- Local Education Authorities
- NGOs including DECs and Development Agencies
- Other DE providers including 'Southern' and Black & Ethnic Minority organisations and individuals
- Higher Education (HE) establishments in particular those involved in Initial Teacher Education (ITE)
4. To develop the global dimension to Initial Teacher Education (ITE) through the involvement of:
- ITE establishments
- DECs and other DE providers across the region
- Other appropriate partners (eg World Studies Trust & other national bodies)
5. To provide a forum for the further development of pedagogy and good practice in delivering the global dimension across the region through:
- Conferences & other regional or sub-regional events to consider methodology & share good practice
- Focussing on, and disseminating good practise within particular areas of expertise in the region eg North South School Linking, Forum Theatre, Philosophy for Children, Education for Sustainable Development
- Newsletters, publications and web based forums for sharing knowledge and experience
