Governors Curriculum Committee 25th March 2008

1. Governors Curriculum Committee25th March 2008 Internationalism Jane Gardner

2. Taiwan Berlin Australia SBL India Poland Singapore China Tanzania “The global dimension can inform the whole school ethos, leading to a school which is inclusive, just and democratic and promotes social and environmental responsibility, respect and cooperation.” Mozambique

3. International Development PlanStrategic Priorities and Target Activities SP-Development of the infrastructure for Internationalism and Professional Learning TA-Training for international advocates and personnel delivering aspects of Internationalism across the whole school curriculum SP-Internationalise the learning process TA-Planned strategies to enable internationalism across the school. Literacy focused International work (across all key stages SP-Develop and sustain international links (partnerships, projects) TA: • create opportunities for sharing of best practice • International teacher exchange research projects • Student research projects using student voice

4. International Development PlanStrategic Priorities and Target Activities SP-Collaborative research TA-Professional learning: • Develop strategic approach to research methodology • Professional development of staff and development of student leadership • Appoint International advocates and student ambassadors SP-Commitment to Quality Assurance in the delivery of programmes and services TA-Ongoing evaluation of the outcomes of initiatives and programmes to ensure their effectiveness

5. International Development Work Brief Overview • Folders distributed to every member of staff at staff meeting October 06, folders included European competencies, global dimensions, DfES handbook. • All tutor groups/classrooms supplied with world maps Macarta and Peters. • Appointing international advocates. • Training of international advocates by ILRC.

6. International Development Work Focus • Identification of international work in school audit October 06 and October 07 • Definition of the term (Internationalism/interculturalism) • Concept within the school • Meeting with all leaders and co-ordinators in curriculum areas to establish current status and further developments November 07.

7. International Development Work Work in Progress Connecting classrooms British Council (1 advocate to Mozambique May 07)

8. International Development Work Tanzania, Morogoro • Fundraising • Work with Myrtle Theatre Company • Work with Warmley Park Special School • Collaboration with City of Bristol College • Dr Ken Spores and Dr Ann Hodgeson (London Institute of Education) • Student training (SACRE)

9. International Development Work India, Delhi (1 advocate to Delhi June 07) • Science • Astronomy • Water Conservation Australia, Yara Valley and Tasmania • Use of the same learning platform - ICT • Ecological focus • Water conservation (commission music and dance) • Health and fitness

10. International Development Work China • Employed Chinese language assistant • Chinese lessons in Performing Arts (10/11), MFL classes, local primary schools and staff professional learning Indonesia • Member of staff visit through the L A • Schools visit follow up work done in • activities week

11. International Development Work Germany and Poland Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it ‘The Lessons from Auschwitz’

12. International Development Work Germany and Poland • Post 16 and staff visit • Publishing of the work of the project on international website www.auschwitzstudy.net • Presentation to Berlin parliament Jan 08 • Clay Schule (a performing arts/music school), Public Gymnasium No2, SBL involved in ongoing and sustained development work (C&M, Humanities, 14-19 Personal Learning)

13. International Development WorkCurriculum Development Year 7 and 8 Personal Learning Team have embedded the 8 aspects of ‘The Global Dimension in the Classroom’ into their schemes of work

14. International Development WorkCurriculum Development Year 9 • Pre-diploma Global issues are implicit and explicit in the ICT & internationalism section • Impact of globalisation on business and future careers and skills

15. International Development WorkCurriculum Development 14-19 Embedded in personal development curriculum • Special days • European visits • Connections with the Netherlands • Recent trip to Auschwitz (Post 16) sustained programme • Spain Socratic dialogue • ELOS

16. International Development WorkActivities Week International Activities • MFL visits • Dance • Music • Cultural activities across the curriculum

17. International Development Work Visits from • Singaporean teachers • European journalists • Australian head teachers • Basque secondary school teachers Proposed visits to • Berlin • Tanzania • Taiwan • China MFL visits • Germany • Paris • Barcelona Ski trip visits to Switzerland and Bulgaria

18. Internationalism at SBL: A Call to Action It is essential to provide our students with international learning experiences linking them to the world. It is essential for our school community to acquire the skills, knowledge and abilities to function effectively within a global context. The integration of internationalism throughout the teaching and learning experiences at SBL is central to this goal and to positioning SBL for the future. Global environmental, political and societal issues are becoming more complex. International labour mobility means that people are employed in many economies and countries. Concurrently, there is rapid growth in knowledge-based societies. An education that enhances the international and intercultural competencies prepares students to live and work within this interconnected world.