Tide~ talk ... online journal [conference]

Quality global learning ~ meeting the needs of learners

Development encounters ~ What do we learn from the Kerala paradox

The balloon framework

Opportunities that are helping us to rise towards global learning aspirations… ~ Available models for learning journeys ~ Practitioner-led research ~ Curiosity ~ Linking with everyday ‘ordinary’ interests: Olympics, sport, clothes, food, commodities, music, art ~ Changing public perceptions (e.g. climate change) ~ Creativity in teaching and learning ~ Massive availability of information and existing research (Internet) ~ Using experiences of teachers and students to teach (inform learning) others and challenge stereotypes ~ Comic Relief and fundraising activities

Obstacles (sandbags) that hold us back… ~ Time and pressure for targets and results ~ Standards agenda and the exam culture ~ Teachers as deliverers and not skilled social scientists and researchers ~ Perceived that it is not relevant "not bothered" ~ Using experiences of teachers and students to teach others and reinforce stereotypes ~ Lack of access to southern voices ~ Teachers concerns about community reactions to teaching controversial issues

Tensions that can help or hinder our aspirations (depending how we use them)… ~ Every lesson! ~ Comic Relief and fundraising activities ~ Recognising the ‘personal development’ aspect of dealing with challenging issues ~ Finding a balance between affective and cognitive