There are benefits for both learners and teachers with a Global School Partnership. It can also work to enhance the general ethos and well-being of the school.
Schools using partnership activities to investigate relevant global citizenship issues find that learners are encouraged to develop the skills and attitudes to become effective global citizens.
The benefits of including a global dimension in the mainstream curriculum are many. It enhances teaching and learning in a wide range of subjects which have the added dimension of global significance.
When learners from very different backgrounds work together on joint curriculum projects, it enables them to gain a better understanding of issues and themes that affect us all to create a greater global understanding.
The partnership can make a key contribution to the school ethos when a wide range of individuals work together. Different phases and curricular areas may involve learners, teachers, support staff, headteachers, parents and school governors.
When students' are involved in and commited to partnership relationships, it contributes to a more motivating, meaningful and empowering learning experience.
The active participation of school partners, each contributing and benefiting equally from the negotiation and agreement of joint aims, results in shared outcomes.
Community involvement not only strengthens the local community and where possible, collaborate with diaspora groups but is also brings new resources, financial and human, which contribute to the sustainability of the partnership.
The different learning and teaching contexts experienced by staff broadens and deepens their professional expertise and commitment to global dimension goals.
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