International work in schools can cover a wide spectrum of activities. For example: language days or celebrating the European Day of Languages, an international week or marking Europe Day, curriculum or syllabus work in subjects such as Geography, Art, Business Studies, Citizenship, ICT-email links, videoconferencing, collaborative webpages, international professional development for staff, European and global school partnership projects, student careers and higher education opportunities.
To support this work we offer a wide range of resources, sources of information and signposting. An example of this is the Schoolnet Newsletter.
 British Council
UK Local Government Alliance E-newsletters.
Save the Children School Link and School Link Flyer.
European Schoolnet, The Gateway to Education in Europe
Eurydice: Key Data on Teaching Languages at School in Europe
The Eurydice Network
Eurydice National Summary Sheets on Education Systems in Europe
Information on Political resources and links to political parties
European Parliament.
Speak Out on European Citizenship
ETwinning
Extra resources
Learning Opportunities through Europe
The Rough Guide to a Better World
Video library
A Selection of EU Resources to order
Find some FREE resources from Staffordshire's Learning Resource Unit.
Click here for useful websites and contacts
Find your MEP
BBC Languages Club
Bringing the International Dimension to Life
DEA Learning Africa
The African Books Collective
Scientific Resources for primary and secondary schools
KidsCorner webpages for school children The website features animations, eCards, a photo gallery, picture downloads and games on renewable energy and transport. There is also a teacher database with online lesson plans and multimedia resources on energy education in 30 languages.
For a one page overview of funding and training opportunities for schools to develop international partnerships and activity, go to 'Funding Opportunities' and visit the 'At a Glance' section of the Global Gateway.
ICT and the International Dimension
Would you like a copy of an excellent CD, which covers information on the British Council, Europe, Part base, North South Linking, Windows on the World, European School net, , sample International dimension statement, free resources, interactive forms samples. For a copy, contact Andy Tromans at andy@tromans2603.freeserve.co.uk . |
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