What is Global Education?

It is comprised of the following themes:

Global citizenship

Interdependence

Sustainable development

Social justice

Diversity

Conflict resolution

Human rights

Identity 

WEDG staff development will equip you with practical, exciting ideas to introduce global perspectives and increase pupils’ knowledge, critical thinking skills, motivation and self-esteem.  Your school and where its at is our starting point.  We customise the training according to your requirements.

Staff Development Opportunities

Primary

Training will strengthen professional practice through developing and expanding participants' global education skillls and knowledge.  All sessions will support teachers to bring a global dimension to the classroom through practical engaging activities.  

Possible priorities:

• Sustainability 
• School linking
• Becoming a Fairtrade school
• Focus on a country e.g. Kenya
• Fundraising – beyond charity
• SEAL and the Global Dimension
• Gypsy culture in Kent

Your session includes:

• Background information on your chosen theme/s
• Practical classroom activities to take away
• Appropriate language and terminology for challenging discriminatory behaviour
• Addressing global issues with confidence
• Overview of resources and support available from WEDG

Costs:

• £350/half day
• £600/full day
• 10% discount for WEDG members
• up to 25 staff members
• cluster training welcome

How to run a Globetrotters Club

A stimulating and active training to equip you to run a global themed club, suitable for KS 2 or 3.

• Ideal as an after-school or holiday club.
• Full session plans are provided, as well as tips on how to run a range of activities.
• This training can be delivered at your school to an individual member of staff or a small group/ full staff meeting.

Cost:

£55 per person.  Price includes copy of Globetrotters Handbook for each participant.

Duration:   

2 hours

Dolls Defying Discrimination

A practical course on how to use Persona dolls in pre-school settings. Persona dolls provide a way of introducing to young children issues such as cultural diversity and caring for each other in a way that encourages positive attitudes and dialogue between children. The training includes:

• What is a Persona doll?
• Why would I use one?
• How to use a Persona doll
• Confidence building for practitioners
• Practical activities

This training is for practitioners working in pairs and it comes in two half-day sessions, separated by a 4 - 6 week gap, during which time practititioners try out what they have learnt in the first session.

Cost:

£600 for up to 50 participants.  Participants should provide their own Persona Doll - one between two

Developing Curiosity and Empathy in nurseries and pre-schools

A half-day training in which practitioners explore different activities for introducing a global dimension to their everyday practice. Practitioners also look at their own understanding of issues around global awareness, sharing ideas and approaches. The training includes:

• Photo activities to use with young children
• Appropriate terminology
• Confidence building for practitioners
• Ways of using objects from different cultures with young children
• Resources to use

Cost:

£300 for up to 20 participants 

Previous feedback from participants

"Given me plenty of ideas to take to staff to get started"

"Feel motivated and enthusiastic now. Thank you!"

"We will now be encouraging other staff members to get stuck in"

"Thanks, a very enjoyable course, lots of questions answered"

"A very informative day - thank you! Lots of valuable activities and useful handouts"