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Courses & Events
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All around the world
Date: March 25, 2011
Location: Kingston Centre Stafford
Event type: Conference
Summary
This one day conference is aimed at co-ordinators (e.g. of international links, MFL or citizenship) and senior leaders. It is an opportunity for colleagues to consider how best to develop intercultural understanding throughout the school by
• Integrating international links more fully across the curriculum
• Understanding the importance of language learning in developing pupils’ willingness to communicate
• Exploring global learning
• Maximising the potential to focus on other cultures through cross curricular working
• Considering the importance in developing community cohesion.
The day is a hands-on experience with resources, case studies and practical ideas from the local schools. The workshops include ideas for tying international links into the curriculum, using ICT and creating international links and global learning.
Places are restricted to 100 so early booking is strongly recommended. To book your place, please call the Staffordshire county council CPD team on 01785277932. N.B. NEW PRICE - Staffordshire county council is working in cooperation with Links into Languages, enabling the new reduced price.
Programme
The day will run from 9:30 - 15:30
Presentations include:
- Using technology to support international links and community cohesion
Chase Terrace Technology college - A Journey to Morocco
St James' C of E School - A case study of Chinese FLA
Workshops include:
- Developing intercultural undestanding through creative curriculum
Western Springs Primary School - International School Linking Opportunities
Hazel Chadfield - Global learning workshop
Tide - Global Learning - Using Comenius Partnership to support the curriculum
Forsbrook Primary and Blakeley Heath Primary
Cost
- In order to cover the direct costs, e.g. catering and guest speaker expenses, the Staffordshire county council charges £50 to attend this event, working in cooperation with Links. Lunch and take-home resources will be provided.
