where next for fairtrade in schools?
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Workshop by CDEC at the Northern Regional Fairtrade Supporters' conference, Sept 2014TRANSCRIPT
Where Next for Fairtrade in Schools?
Katie Carr – Director, CDEC
Aims:• To introduce CDEC, what we do, who we are, our
values• To update audience on the recent changes to the
FT schools award• To introduce ‘The World from our Doorstep’ as an
example of engaging very young children in learning about FT
• To explore ‘where next’ in terms of ‘beyond logo recognition’
About CDECOur vision is for young people to have the skills and confidence to be able to face the
challenges of today, to develop understanding and respect other people and places, and to make informed choices that have a positive
impact on society and the world around them.
Global CitizenshipSchool Linking, with partners local and globalOutdoor and environmental learningDiversity and multiculturalismSustainable Development
FairtradePupil Voice and taking action
Funded projects
CPD / training
Classroom resources
Creative Classrooms
Global Citizenship
Social Justice
Values and Perceptions
Sustainable Development
Interdependence
Human Rights
Diversity
Conflict Resolution
The 8 key concepts of the Global Dimension in schools (UK) are:1. Global citizenship2. Interdependence3. Conflict resolution4. Sustainable development5. Diversity6. Social justice7. Human rights8. Values and perceptions
• Teachers and learners can develop their knowledge of global issues, and of Fairtrade as a solution
• Not just about learning ‘about’, children are encouraged to get involved and take action...
• ...and understand that their small steps can really make a difference to people’s lives
The World from our DoorstepProject Aim – to raise the awareness and change the attitudes of young children towards development issues, and ensure they can take action to support sustainable ways of living
Project themes – the concept of interconnectedness (local-global links), sustainability, and fairness (through Fairtrade)
Participants – infant teachers, pre-school practitioners, teaching assistants and other adult helpers
Methodologies and approaches – stories and artefacts, games, enabling critical thinking (P4C, Sustained Shared Thinking), links with local and international food producers and craftspeople
Plus / Minus / Interesting