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Citizenship Teacher Newsletter March 2010

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What are the two most rewarding things about being a teacher?
July and August!

It's mid July, and you're up to your ears in finishing things off and cupboard-cleaning. No doubt your exhaustion equals that of Isner and Mahut after that match at Wimbledon; and you will have rivalled Jenson Button for the speed at which you have worked lately.  

This issue has some resources and ideas to see you through to the end of term and far beyond! Whether you want a lesson that will tap into the sporting fever of the past few weeks, or whether you're planning ahead and looking for ways to promote international citizenship at your school next year, you'll find inspiration below.

Enjoy!

Victoria Marston
Citizenship Editor
www.citizenshipteacher.co.uk

In this edition:

• Citizenship Teacher resources for sporting times
• Global citizenship links
• Summer holiday projects for you and your students

Citizenship Teacher resources for sporting times

July 2010 has undeniably been the month of sport. World Cup footage and commentary have tugged at our heartstrings, as has Nadal’s straight sets victory over Murray.  TV channels prepared themselves months ago for this month’s cricket and Grand Prix coverage. The British summer would be incomplete without the constant background noise of sporting anthems and loud groans.

Whilst England's World Cup dreams might have met an untimely death, the country’s interest in players and managers from around the world is still very much alive and kicking. Your students will take to these World Cup lessons with Ronaldo-esque energy, especially when challenged to name a footballer from each featured country:

• World as global community: 2010 World Cup [Interconnections between the UK, Europe and the rest of the world]
• World Cup countries: human rights comparison [Interconnections between the UK, Europe and the rest of the world]

Tap even further into learners’ excitement about globally-themed sporting tournaments through the following recent arrivals:

• Tackling problems in Africa [Interconnections between the UK, Europe and the rest of the world]
• Fair trade and ethical spending [Making economic decisions]
• What is poverty? [Interconnections between the UK, Europe and the rest of the world]
• How does the UK compare? [Systems of government]
• Children making connections [Interconnections between the UK, Europe and the rest of the world]
• Earthquake aid for Chile or Haiti? [Interconnections between the UK, Europe and the rest of the world]
• Introduction to the EU [Interconnections between the UK, Europe and the rest of the world]
• The Foreign and Commonwealth Office [Interconnections between the UK, Europe and the rest of the world]

Global citizenship links

Spread the message about global citizenship. Tutor time discussions, quizzes in Citizenship club and games during induction week will all work wonders.

Sounds great in theory but not in a-thousand-things-to-do-by-yesterday practice? Relax! We’ve done all the work for you:

• Don't drop the ball on aid! (Oxfam)
• Who should I cheer for? (World Development Movement)
• World Cup stories (BBC Learning Zone)
• World Heroes (Unicef)
• Race against global poverty (Department for International Development)
• Euro Kids' Corner (European Union)
• Cyberschoolbus (United Nations)
• Youth and the United Nations (United Nations)

Summer holiday projects for you and your students

This month, some of your high-flyers will be champing at the bit to link up with other young international citizens. Getting students started now will provide even the non-cricket fans with a summer holiday project:

• World links and partnerships (British Council Learning)

The resources above set the scene for an international focus at your school. The sky really is the limit though: your area is home to many hundreds of international connections so make the most of the tapas-like selection of services and organisations. Order music from a distant continent online through your library and pick up some international treats for a mystery foods taste test. Obtain twinning information from the town hall and scan the foreign films selection at the cinema. Be sure to fill your diary with public events/festivals at local holy buildings. Source leaflets about life abroad from charity shops too.

More importantly, get personal!  Nothing brings global citizenship to the fore like inviting a multitude of guests to meet your staff and students.  Foreign-born councillors, overseas university students, immigrants, dual-nationality parents/governors, religious leaders, restaurant owners from lands afar, teachers on school exchanges (and many more local citizens) will be delighted to support your pro-diversity focus.  

With the final whistle for the summer holiday only weeks away, 'howzat' for a challenge?

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