Global Learning and Sustainable Development

The new national secondary curriculum encourages teachers to develop more creative and flexible teaching around interrelated cross curricular topics which can help young people make sense of the some of the key ideas and challenges in today's world.This book provides a clear overview of the Global Dimension and Sustainable Development dimension, its development in policy and what this means for teachers in practice. It outlines the different ways in which this particular dimension can be delivered as a cross-curricular theme, with examples of current activities and practice in schools, including detailed lesson plans and schemes of work. It also offers an assessment of the impact and potential benefits to pupils and schools.Topics covered include:How to plan, implement and evaluate change in the curriculum to incorporate the global dimension/sustainable development and cross-curricular approaches;the role of Personal Learning and Thinking Skills, (introduced alongside the cross-curricular dimensions) as a way of exploring the global dimension/sustainable development, with reference to different methodological approaches for developing these skills in practice;ideas from the "global context" of practice in Europe and beyond.Each chapter is supported by examples and ideas from practice and include:References to recent research to support practice;Links to other key policy developments and curriculum requirements;Emphases on sharing of practice through schools communities and involvement of other organisations (illustrated via case studies);Links to resources, organisations who can offer support.Providing clear guidance on the underpinning theory and policy and drawing upon current initiatives in schools, this book is essential reading for trainee and practising teachers wanting to know how the Global Dimension and Sustainable Development can be delivered in practice.

Helen Gadsby is course leader for the PGCE Secondary Geography course at Liverpool Hope University. She is actively involved in pedagogical research around secondary education, global dimension and geography 'education. Andrea Bullivant works for Liverpool World Centre and, through a partnership with Liverpool Hope University, works closely with tutors and students, local schools, children's services and NGOs to develop and embed the global dimension and sustainable development in teaching and work with young people, including cross-curricular projects.