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A rights based approach promotes inclusion and participation. This activity enables children to explore their views on how inclusive their school feels.
Using a series of short films based on the experiences of children living in very different situations from around the world, pupils will explore what ‘happiness’ means. Films are aimed at children who are 8+.
Learners will think about what makes them a global citizen and create a poster using pictures and words to illustrate this.
Aims
- To develop a personal sense of what it means to be a global citizen
- To begin to realise a personal potential to change things
The world of fiction has much to offer everyone. Let’s make sure every child can access a book. Charlotte Dwyer from Scotdec looks at the issue.
The Blackboard tells the story of Adline, who likes to play soccer but can only play with a coke bottle because she doesn't own a ball. This animation was made by children from Haiti and comes with a worksheet focusing on children’s rights.
Children work in the tobacco fields in many places: Malawi, Bulgaria, Indonesia and even the USA. Find out more about their lives.
Aims
- To explore some of the reasons for child labour in the tobacco industry.
- To consider child labour within the framework of rights.
Given the growing profile of teacher-led practitioner enquiry in Scotland, how relevant is Learning for Sustainability to teachers in developing their enquiry skills? Kim McCauley from Wosdec finds out.
Emily Mnyayi, from the Scotland Malawi Partnership, considers what SDG 4: Quality Education means in both Scotland and Malawi.
A discussion based activity which considers the right to participate and why young people and children are often not consulted in the decision making process. This activity is aimed at pupils 14+.
Pupils are often given forums to speak but are they always being heard? Kim McCauley, Global Education Advisor with Wosdec, reviews the shifting landscape of enabling pupil voice.
