Citizenship
23 August 2019 (SEET)
Our World is a languages and citizenship based film making project for S3 - S6 pupils run by the Scottish European Educational Trust (SEET). It's designed to complement the curriculum for excellence and attainment challenge by providing a free project, which uses an interdisciplinary approach to encourage pupils to become more engaged in their language learning.
Participants submit a storyboard outlining the film they propose to make. This year's films should explore the idea of global citizenship and touch on one or more of the following themes:
- Migration and welcome
- Sustainable Tourism
- Trade
The film must also include the use of a language other than English. Entry deadline is 3 December 2019.
Schools wishing to take part should visit the SEET website for more information and to register.
Read more...
Posted in:
S1-S3,
Senior Phase,
All Languages,
Scotland,
Celebrating Languages,
Citizenship,
Cross-Curricular Working,
Cultural Diversity,
Language Learning,
Promoting Languages,
Technology,
News from language & education organisations
7 June 2018 (UK-German Connection)
Are you interested in Europe, history and peace? Do you want to learn more about World War I and its consequences? Do you want to know how other societies experienced the war and how you can personally contribute to a peaceful future in and around Europe?
To commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War, the Franco-German Youth Office (FGYO), along with partners, is organising an International Youth Meeting in Berlin. The event will bring together 500 young people from across Europe and beyond to discuss topics such as war, peace and history in an international setting. It will take place from Wednesday 14 November – Sunday 18 November, 2018.
As a partner organisation, UK-German Connection are recruiting a group of 18-22 year olds from the UK to attend this youth event.
Visit the UK-German Connection website for more information and apply by 17 June 2018.
Read more...
Posted in:
Senior Phase,
FE,
HE,
French,
German,
Citizenship,
Cross-Curricular Working,
Cultural Diversity,
Partnership Working,
Study Abroad,
News from language & education organisations
22 March 2018 (YOYP/National Lottery)
To mark the Year of Young People 2018, a new National Lottery fund has been launched to help young people #SparkAChange in their lives. Grants between £3,000 and £10,000 are available for heritage, community and sports projects which are run by and for young people aged eight to 26. Funding is available for projects which encourage positive mental health for young people and inspire them to lead active lives.
We’re all aware of the positive mental health benefits of language learning, so why not encourage your students to set up a language project, perhaps a community language class or an outdoor language adventure trail? Visit the Lottery Fund website for more information and to apply by one of the two funding deadlines - 30 April 2018 or 18 June 2018.
Read more...
Posted in:
Primary,
S1-S3,
Senior Phase,
FE,
HE,
Scotland,
Awards,
Citizenship,
Funding,
Language Learning - Benefits,
Promoting Languages,
News from language & education organisations
24 August 2017 (British Council)
We offer many ways to help enhance learning and teaching in schools in Scotland. Raising attainment, building literacy and numeracy, and helping bridge the attainment gap are high on the schools agenda. An international dimension can be motivational for staff and learners, and has been shown to make a real difference in these priority areas.
Our professional development opportunities, curriculum resources and international linking programmes offer a range of exciting and innovative approaches to learning and raising attainment.
Our Bring the World into your School booklet details each of our programmes and shows how they have been developed to strengthen the delivery of Curriculum for Excellence. We also outline how international education can be used across Scotland to improve whole school performance.
Visit the website for more information about the Bring the World into your School initiative, the Learning for Sustainability programme, eTwinning, Erasmus+ funded projects and Language Assistants programme and how these can support and benefit Scottish schools.
Read more...
Posted in:
Scotland,
Citizenship,
CPD,
Cross-Curricular Working,
Cross-Sector Working,
Cultural Diversity,
International Education,
Language Learning,
Language Teaching,
Partnership Working,
Teacher Education,
Twinning,
News from language & education organisations
15 August 2017 (SCILT/CISS/Braehead PS)
The children of Braehead Primary have been making languages come alive through a collaborative project with Historic Environment Scotland (HES) at Stirling Castle. This project saw P5 pupils working in groups on a number of different tasks. The end result was a virtual tour of Stirling Castle in Chinese, signage in Chinese, language training for castle tour guides and maps of the castle in Chinese. Learners' literacy skills benefited from the project, and their understanding about the world of work increased.
You can see the film in Chinese, set within the castle walls, on the school’s YouTube channel. The film will be entered for the British Film Festival awards in London in October.
The project had a positive impact on the wider school community. The school has recently launched a Chinese character challenge. This is a whole-school competition where one character a week is introduced on their interactive wall in the dining hall – highly visible to all. At the end of term, pupils and teachers will take part in a quiz based on these characters with Chinese-themed prizes up for the taking! Pupils continue to produce language podcasts in Chinese and other languages. The podcasts can be accessed via the
Braehead Primary Languages Café on the school’s website.
There are six classes at Braehead learning Chinese as L3 from P4 to P6. The P5s are the trailblazers and have been learning the language for nearly two years.
Read the full case study of the project for replicable ideas for your own school context to support partnership working and help your school deliver on Developing the Young Workforce.
Read more...
Posted in:
Primary,
Chinese,
Scotland,
Business,
Citizenship,
Cross-Curricular Working,
Language Learning,
Language Learning for Work,
Language Skills,
Partnership Working,
Promoting Languages,
SCILT news
23 June 2017 (European Parliament)
The third European Youth Event (EYE) will be taking place 1-2 June 2018 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. It provides a unique opportunity for young Europeans, aged between 16 and 30, to make their voices heard and to come up with innovative ideas for the future of Europe.
EYE2018 includes a wide range of activities in English, French and German run under the motto "The plan is to fan this spark into a flame." (Hamilton, My Shot). The activities centre around five main themes:
- Young and old: Keeping up with the digital revolution
- Rich and poor: Calling for a fair share
- Apart and together: Working out for a stronger Europe
- Safe and dangerous: Staying alive in turbulent times
- Local and global: Protecting our planet
Visit the EYE2018 website for more information. Groups of at least 10 young people who want to take part need to register on the website between October and December 2017.
Read more...
Posted in:
Senior Phase,
FE,
HE,
French,
German,
Europe,
Citizenship,
Cross-Sector Working,
Language Skills,
Partnership Working,
News from language & education organisations
22 June 2017 (British Council)
If you're thinking about collaborating with an overseas partner school next term, Connecting Classrooms could be the programme for you.
The global education programme is brought to you by the British Council in partnership with the Department for International Development (DFID).
It offers a free learning journey which helps you to improve your classroom practice and develop your ideas with like-minded teachers internationally.
By developing and networking with thousands of teachers across the world, the British Council aims to help young people develop the knowledge, skills and values to live and work in a globalised economy.
Listen to participating teachers share their experiences, and learn more about how you can get involved, on the Connecting Classrooms website.
Read more...
7 February 2017 (Many Languages One World)
The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), in collaboration with ELS Educational Services, Inc., (ELS) invites students, 18 years and older, who are enrolled in a full-time course of study at a college or university, to participate in the Many Languages, One World Essay Contest.
The essay should discuss global citizenship and cultural understanding, and the role that multilingual ability can play in fostering these and must be written in one of the six official languages of the United Nations (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish).
Visit the Many Languages, One World website for more information about the competition and how to enter. Submission deadline is 16 March 2017.
Read more...
Posted in:
FE,
HE,
Chinese,
French,
Spanish,
Awards,
Celebrating Languages,
Citizenship,
Cultural Diversity,
Language Learning,
Multilingualism,
Promoting Languages,
News from language & education organisations,
Russian,
Arabic
28 October 2016 (European Parliament)
Since 2008, the European Parliament together with the ‘Foundation of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen’ have each year been inviting young people from all EU Member States to submit projects run by and for youth showing an active participation in the development of Europe.
Young people aged between 16 and 30 from any EU Member States can submit projects for the European Charlemagne Youth Prize. Projects can be submitted individually or, preferably, in groups.
This year's competition is now open and invites projects on EU development, integration and European identity issues which must be submitted by 30 January 2017.
Visit the website for more information.
Read more...
Posted in:
Senior Phase,
FE,
HE,
Europe,
Awards,
Celebrating Languages,
Citizenship,
Cross-Curricular Working,
Cultural Diversity,
Europe,
Partnership Working,
Promoting Languages,
News from language & education organisations
30 September 2016 (European Parliament)
Euroscola brings together about 600 students from all over the European Union for a day in Strasbourg discussing aspects of European integration, in multilingual working groups of 100 students. It is open to students aged 16-18 and the European Parliament offers a subsidy towards the costs of the journey to Strasbourg.
As working groups consist of students from several member states it is essential that participants have a sound knowledge of at least one other European Union language. For practical purposes knowledge of French is necessary as during the "committee" meetings in the afternoon, students are expected to think and speak in a language other than their mother tongue. The debates are held mainly in French and English.
Applications are now open for dates between January and May 2017.
To find out more and to apply, visit the Euroscola website.
Read more...
29 March 2016 (eTwinning)
Thinking about linking your class with another through an eTwinning project? Read the latest publication from the British Council eTwinning team which contains an inspiring collection of testimonials from former participants in eTwinning projects.
Many of the interviewed young people consider eTwinning to be the most motivating
and enjoyable way to learn. Their experiences with eTwinning have helped them to
develop their language and ICT skills, as well as an understanding of different cultures,
in line with the goals set out at the launch of the platform back in 2005. But there is
much more to it.
See the book 'eTwinning Generation - Celebrating Ten Years of eTwinning' and visit the website to find out how to start your own eTwinning journey.
Read more...
Posted in:
Citizenship,
CPD,
Cross-Curricular Working,
Cross-Sector Working,
Cultural Diversity,
Funding,
Language Learning,
Partnership Working,
Study Abroad,
Teacher Education,
Twinning,
News from language & education organisations
13 January 2016 (Erasmus+)
This is a selection of project stories from 2015 demonstrating how UK organisations are making an impact as a result of the Erasmus+ and predecessor EU programmes. Take a look at the achievements of projects across all the sectors for both the organisation and project participants, including Brae High School from the Shetland Isles who exhibited and shared their experience at the 2015 Erasmus+ Annual Conference.
Read more...
British Council news
30 November 2015 (British Council Schools Online)
The British Council has a number of resources and partnership working opportunities they offer to schools in the UK. Below are some of their forthcoming developments with a language or international element which may be of interest to teachers:
- Shakespeare lives - Designed as a cross-curricular activity pack which could also be part of project with a partner school overseas, this resource will be available mid-December and will be available in Welsh, Chinese and Arabic.
- Teaching the core skills - In today’s globalised world children not only need to be able to communicate and collaborate; they also need to be prepared to do so interculturally, in diverse and often multilingual settings. More information about teaching the communication and collaboration module can be accessed on page 14 of the brochure: Unlocking a world of potential. Sign up to Schools Online to access the training package.
- Employ a language assistant in Scottish schools - Employing a British Council Language Assistant is a unique way to broaden your pupils' understanding of the world, improve their language skills and increase their cultural awareness. See the online video. Applications open 4 January 2016.
- International School Award (ISA) - Read about Portlethen Academy's cross-curricular project which took them to France and earned them an ISA in recognition of the global dimension of their work.
Posted in:
Awards,
Celebrating Languages,
Citizenship,
CPD,
Cross-Curricular Working,
Cultural Diversity,
Curriculum for Excellence,
Foreign Language Assistants,
International Education,
Language Learning,
Language Teaching,
Partnership Working,
Teacher Education,
News from language & education organisations
25 September 2015 (British Council)
School's Online is the British Council's international learning programme for schools and teachers.
The programme helps to develop international education in your school by creating meaningful connections with educational institutions on a global scale.
Embedding international learning into your classroom also deepens students' understanding and respect for the world around them.
By registering with Schools Online you will gain access to classroom resources, professional development courses and form relationships with schools across the world.
Visit the British Council's Schools Online website for more information.
Read more...
Posted in:
Primary,
S1-S3,
Senior Phase,
Celebrating Languages,
Citizenship,
CPD,
Cross-Sector Working,
Cultural Diversity,
International Education,
Partnership Working,
Teacher Education,
News from language & education organisations
29 April 2015 (British Council)
Over recent years there have been a large number of studies conducted on the impact of international education work in UK schools. We have analysed these findings and drawn together the key benefits of implementing international education in primary, secondary and special educational needs schools in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Download today and see how international programmes have been proven to improve literacy and learning, help teachers’ professional development and meet inspection requirements.
Read more...
21 April 2015 (Project Trust)
Project Trust’s Global Citizenship Programme sends passionate and enthusiastic Returned Volunteers who have become Global Citizenship Ambassadors into primary and secondary schools to provide interactive educational sessions about global issues they’ve had unique first-hand experience of overseas. Lucy Hughes (Cambodia 2012/13) and Ben Haldane (Namibia 2013/14) ran a session at Kinross High School talking about their experiences of learning another language, presenting alongside our partners SCILT (Scotland’s National Centre for Languages).
Read more...
15 April 2015 (Into Film)
Into Film is offering an exclusive opportunity for schools to attend a regional preview of the new film Girlhood. This film is especially recommended for teachers of French, Citizenship/PSHE and Film/Media and is suitable for 15+ year olds.
Screenings take place in Dundee on 6 May, Inverness on 6 May and Glasgow on 7 May.
Read more...
9 March 2015 (TES)
Looking for an interdisciplinary project for your pupils? Martin Crabbe, geography teacher at Glebe School, Bromley and Chair of London Sustainable Schools Network is a champion of encouraging students to show citizenship and collaborate with one another to improve the local environment. Here he tells us why he’s signed up to Global Action Plan’s water education project for 8-14 year olds, to teach his pupils about their use of water and why it matters.
There are many benefits for schools and pupils taking part in the Global Action Water Explorer project, including:
- collaboratng with and learning from other students across the world
- improving wider skills, including ICT, presentation, communication, team working and language skills
- a way to reduce your school's water impact and work towards Eco-School certification
These are just a few of the advantages to be gained. Read on to find out about Glebe School's experiences and follow the link below to access all the information you need to get your school involved in the Water Explorer project.
Read more...
2 February 2015 (European Parliament)
Are you running an inspiring project for EU youth? Why not enter the European Charlemagne Youth Prize? Submission deadline extended to 23 February 2015! The European Charlemagne Youth Prize" aims to encourage the development of European consciousness among young people, as well as their participation in European integration projects. The Prize is awarded to projects undertaken by young people which foster understanding, promote the development of a shared sense of European identity, and offer practical examples of Europeans living together as one community. The prize for the best project is €5000, the second, €3000 and the third, €2000.
More information is available on the European Parliament website.
Read more...
24 October 2014 (British Council)
International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to promote the importance of building an international dimension into the education of young people in the UK at primary and secondary levels. We know that familiarity with other cultures and modern foreign languages skills are an essential part of preparing young people to work in the increasingly globalised economy.
In 2014 International Education Week (17 - 21 November) is promoting the importance of international experience for young people in the UK. The British Council provides a number of opportunities which can start young people off on their international journey.
Find out how your school can get involved at the British Council website.
Read more...
23 January 2014 (British Council)
Bring the world into your classroom. Our new guide to international learning gives you easy access to our projects, resources and professional development courses. Whatever your current level of experience, we have a wealth of opportunities to suit you. From setting up a partnership, to running a project and achieving the International School Award, there is plenty to explore as you embark on your journey with us.
British Council Connecting Classrooms also offer grants of up to £1,500 for partnerships between schools in the UK and other countries. Applications are currently open until 31 January 2014.
Read more...
Posted in:
Primary,
S1-S3,
Senior Phase,
Citizenship,
Cross-Curricular Working,
Cultural Diversity,
International Education,
Language Learning,
Partnership Working,
Twinning,
News from language & education organisations
11 December 2013 (Engage for Education)
Nominations for the 2014 awards are now open, visit the Scottish Education Awards website for more information and to submit your nomination.
The Awards celebrate the hard work and success in Scottish education. They recognise the achievements of people who dedicate their lives to children and young people and showcase the value work and innovation in learning environments across Scotland. Award categories include ‘Global Citizenship’ and ‘Gaelic Awareness’. If you know of a school or teacher that deserves to be recognised for their hard work in these categories submit a nomination by Friday 21 February 2014.
Read more...
19 November 2013 (European Commission)
The European Parliament and the Foundation of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen invite young people from all the EU member states to participate in a competition on EU development, integration and European identity issues.
The 'European Charlemagne Youth Prize' is awarded to projects, which:
- promote European and international understanding
- foster the development of a shared sense of European identity and integration
- serve as a role model for young people living in Europe and offer practical examples of Europeans living together as one community
The projects can focus on the organisation of various youth events, youth exchanges or online projects with a European dimension.
Submissions for 2014 are now invited. Applicants should be 16-30 years of age and should apply by 20 January 2014. Entries in all official languages of the EU are eligible. Visit the website for full details.
Read more...
15 November 2013 (British Council)
Connecting Classrooms is a global education programme, which offers:
- School partnerships - get the support you need to build a sustainable relationship with a link school
- Professional development for teachers - get equipped to tackle global themes in the classroom with our free, regional face-to-face workshops and online courses
- British Council International School Award - gain recognition for your school.
Connecting Classrooms also provides specially developed resources to help you and your partner school explore a number of social, environmental, and cultural themes. Visit the website for more information.
Connecting Classrooms Professional Development face to face courses are offered across the UK for free. The next date in Scotland is on 28 November 2013 at Oldmeldrum (Aberdeenshire). If you are unable to attend face to face events, there are also free online courses. See our Connecting Classrooms Professional Development page for all the details.
Read more...
24 September 2013 (British Council)
Find out how you can tap into British Council’s Schools Online worldwide network. At Step one you are new to international learning and the British Council’s offer to schools. ‘Make a start’ is designed to inspire you to start your international journey with us. Whatever you are looking for, we have a wealth of opportunities to suit you.
Access our new brochure and wallchart to discover how an international dimension can be developed in your school. From curriculum resources to professional development courses and partnership funding, we have everything you need to bring the world into your classroom.
Read more...
Posted in:
Primary,
S1-S3,
Celebrating Languages,
Citizenship,
CPD,
Cross-Curricular Working,
Cultural Diversity,
Language Skills,
Partnership Working,
Teacher Education,
News from language & education organisations
19 August 2013 (British Council)
The British Council administers the distribution of grant funding from the Lefèvre Trust and grants are now available to secondary schools embarking on projects in 2013. These programmes support collaboration between the UK and France on educational opportunities that prepare young people to become global citizens.
Please note the deadline for applications has changed: final closing deadline is 30 September 2013.
Visit the British Council website for a guide to the programme and to download a grant application form.
Read more...
1 August 2013 (UK-German Connection)
The application process for our Magical Christmas Trip to Berlin for primary and secondary pupils is now open.
The visit offers primary pupils the chance to get a taste of Germany at Christmas time, meet their German peers and get involved in some seasonal intercultural activity. Secondary pupils have the opportunity to brush up on their German and practice their skills as young leaders.
For full details of the programme and how to apply, visit the UK-German Connection website.
Application deadline: 30 September 2013.
Read more...
21 June 2013 (TES)
Tests in foreign language skills and creativity are being planned for the world’s most influential international education league tables, TES can reveal.
The Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa), which plays an increasingly important role in many countries’ education policies, is expanding to rank students’ ability to cope with globalisation and immigration.
Read more...
18 March 2013 (British Council)
The British Council administers the distribution of grant funding from the Lefèvre Trust and Charles de Gaulle Trust and grants are now available to secondary schools embarking on projects in 2013. These programmes support collaboration between the UK and France on educational opportunities that prepare young people to become global citizens.
A case study of Portlethen Academy in Aberdeen demonstrates what can be achieved through partnership working. Here their international work has evolved from a simple pen pal project in one class 25 years ago, into an exciting programme of projects, visits and international connections which permeate the whole curriculum and involve the majority of pupils across all year groups.
See the guide to the programme on the British Council website for more details and to download a grant application form.
Read more...
14 March 2013 (Europa)
The best school twinning projects of the year will be honoured at the 2013 eTwinning Awards in Lisbon today. This year's top prize is awarded to the 'Rainbow Village' project which brought together 12-15-year-olds in France, Greece, Romania, the UK, Turkey, Italy, Slovakia and Poland. The pupils created a virtual post-Armageddon world and explored themes such as survival, conservation and citizenship. The eTwinning network is a virtual classroom in which pupils and teachers from 100 000 schools in 33 European countries take part in interactive projects via the internet.
Read more...
5 December 2012 (British Council)
Is your school involved in a partnership between the UK and another country? If so, you could be eligible for our exciting new funding offer for school partnerships, from the Connecting Classrooms programme. The deadline for applications is 11 February 2013. For more information on eligibility and how to apply visit our website.
Read more...
3 December 2012 (Education Scotland)
Nominations for the 2013 awards are now open. Categories include the Global Citizenship Award, which recognises the achievements of schools and pre-schools that have adopted a whole school approach to global citizenship, and the Gaelic Awareness Award in recognition of schools and pre-schools who are providing opportunities for all children to develop fluency in the Gaelic language and culture. Visit the Scottish Education Awards website for more information and to submit a nomination.
Read more...
Posted in:
Early Years,
Primary,
S1-S3,
Senior Phase,
FE,
HE,
1+2,
Gaelic,
Scotland,
Awards,
Citizenship,
Cultural Diversity,
Language Learning,
Language Skills,
Partnership Working,
News from language & education organisations
12th October 2012 (LLAS news blog)
My Lords, I shall focus on what the report says about student mobility in relation to the Erasmus scheme and the teaching and learning of modern foreign languages.
Read more...