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Tide~ global learning … a network of teachers and educators coming together to respond to the educational challenges of global dimensions, development perspectives and human rights principles.
Tide~ offers a range of creative CPD opportunities for teachers, including introductory courses, curriculum projects, study visits. Tide~ publishes resources generated by teacher groups. Tide talk~ is a journal on-line to share ideas and experiences. Our main base is the Tide~ Centre, Birmingham
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Cities as a lens to the world? It shares the work of a Tide~ group exploring the potential of a focus on cities as a lens to global learning that can help us provide opportunities, in the context of the new Key Stage 3 Curriculum, for learners to engage with complex global issues. |
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Conference Enabling a connected curriculum ~ opportunities for global learning at key stage 3 An opportunity to take stock of experiences following the introduction of the new KS3 curriculum in September 2008 … a forum for sharing innovative approaches to curriculum planning and organisation and a chance to explore teaching and learning strategies that best meet the needs of learners in a changing global context. |
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At the Primary global learning conference we launched the new teacher handbook Global learning in primary schools. This and the conference brings together a wide range of West Midlands Coalition work. The publication has substantial support material for both learners and teacher CPD as a new feature of this website. |
Primary global learning ~ thinking about the new curriculum Building on the experience of West Midland schools, this conference shared ideas and raised questions about global learning in the context of the primary curriculum review. Article coming soon. |
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Report to Tide~ AGM This offers a lively overview of Tide~'s work with links to different features on this website. |
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Learning today with tomorrow in mind A useful starting point for thinking about the Sustainable Schools Framework and offering key contacts from every LA in the West Midlands. Report from the November 2007 conference. Featuring responses to the proposals for the 'Bill Scott' challenge to ESD, focusing on Science, Geography, the outdoor classroom and Food and Farming.
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Climate change ~ the educational implications This paper is offered as a stimulus to your own thinking and planning. It offers propositions about the educational implications of climate change. It raises the question of how we, as a profession, should be contributing to the response to climate change if we are to meet the needs of young people. Coming soon: |
Teaching and learning about the Slave Trade Tide~ recommends some useful resources and starting points 2007 was the bi-centenary of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. This anniversary became a starting point for many schools, groups and organisations to re-examine ideas about slavery and how we teach about this issue in a current global context. Much of this activity has led to the production of new material [printed and on-line] to support teachers in their role. |
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Catalogue
To order copies email Tide~ |
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New 80:20 development in an unequal world 5th edition
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Meeting venue at the Tide~ Centre
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