Voices blog

Are you looking for inspiration for teaching global issues in the classroom? Would you like to find out more about the P4C approach to teaching?

If so, Act Global are now offering free CPD training for teachers. If you are a school outside London, you will only need to cover travel expenses.

When? We are flexible to work around your own commitments and can offer day or twilight sessions.

Where? We will come to your school to deliver the training.

If you are an international school/unable to cover travel costs, please note we also offer training over skype:

Username: Act_Global

Email: leila.nicholas@citizenshipfoundation.org.uk

Why? Here are some comments from previous CPD training:

‘Very creative approach – very flexible for application with different types of student/class.’

‘Fantastic! Has not only informed me but has made my imagination flow…more people/schools should definitely take part.’

‘Excellent training, excellent organisation’

The training supports delivery of the Act Global units of work and follow up training is also available. Act Global also offers a dedicated student network, where young people can think, talk and act on issues they care about.

For more information or to book, please contact leila.nicholas@citizenshipfoundation.org.uk.

The last update Ade wrote, we had just enjoyed celebrating the achievements of Act Global students in the plush venue of the London Living Rooms at City Hall. This weekend was another big event for Act Global: our very first residential!

And so we found ourselves heading to the coast on Friday with 28 increasingly excited students. There was lots of energy on the first evening with icebreakers and team building activities to set the tone for the weekend.

Saturday was filled with activities that were all geared towards preparing the teams for giving presentations that evening of their campaigns. The students spent the morning exploring global issues and brainstorming until they decided on their issue. In the afternoon we ran workshops on everything from public speaking to banner making. The groups stepped up to the challenge and all came out with amazing project ideas. Sunday was back to the video cameras to create campaign films they will use to spearhead the project when they get back to school.

It was amazing to see how far the teams came over the course of the weekend. They not only developed group campaigns, but some students are keen to start their own individual campaigns too. The students have been in touch on the Act Global network since returning. Here are a few comments from student’s blogs on the network:

‘Absolutely loved it! Amazing people, great activities and a beautiful place. Spending quality time with my friends I knew already and making new one = highlight!’ Caitlin, Highbury Grove School.

‘This weekend was truly wonderful. I enjoyed every moment of it, the team activities were interesting and fun; I also enjoyed the presentation because it was again interesting to hear about what others personally thought about some of the issues and how they presented that. I made loads of friends and met people, everyone was very nice and welcoming. I learnt alot and the experience was amazing’ Nusaybah, Hazelwick School

‘It was extremely successful and was almost definitely the best and most rewarding trip I have ever been on. With my new found skills I have decided to launch a campaign on the subject I feel I am most passionate about, whaling.’ Josh, Hazelwick School.

Please note that this opportunity is no longer available.

Do you care about global issues like poverty, war and disease? Do you want to gain experience of using social media? Then we want to hear from you!

Act Global is a joint project between the Citizenship Foundation and Relief International. Our online network is a place for young people from around the world to think, talk, solve and act on global issues they care about.

We are looking for passionate, articulate and enthusiastic young people (aged 16 -19) to become Act Global Online Youth Ambassadors. You will need an interest in and awareness of global issues, some experience of using social media and strong written skills.

What would I need to do?

• Write blogs to encourage discussion on global issues
• Encourage others to use the site by commenting on photos, videos, blog posts and polls
• Welcome new members to the site and help them to get started

What do I get in return?

• An excellent opportunity to add to your CV
• Experience working on an international project
• An induction at Citizenship Foundation Offices in Central London
• Travel expenses covered
• An invitation to our Celebration Event at City Hall in October
• An award after writing 10 blogs

If you want to get involved email: leila.nicholas@citizenshipfoundation.org.uk for an application form.