uk- saudi arabia contact seminar – day 4. programme overview: day 1: getting to know each other...
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UK- Saudi ArabiaContact Seminar – Day 4
Programme Overview:
Day 1: Getting to know each otherand our education systems
Day 2: Visit to a Saudi School
Day 3: Identifying and agreeing project themes and activities
Day 4: Finalising the Project Plan
Reflections on Day 3
Example themes:
Environmental sustainability
English/Arabic language
Understanding our cultures
The Global Economy
Art/literature/poetry
UK/Arab history
Food and healthy eating
Example skills:Teamwork
Participation
Research
Presentation
Creativity
DebateExample values:
Respect
Active citizenship
Tolerance
Responsibility
Integrity
Day 4: Finalising the Project Plan
Outputs:
Communication PlanProject PlanDraft visit itinerary
Dissemination
Assemblies
Parents
Websites
Local press
Other schools
Draft Project Planning
UK- Saudi ArabiaProgramme Schedule
Submission of Year 1 Project Plan - Deadline: ASAP
Activity in Year 1:1 April 2012 to 31 March 2013
Joint Curriculum Projects
Submit Travel Plan 2 months before visit date
£1,500 per school Travel grant (split between UK and Saudi Arabia)
Visit from UK to Middle East
Submission of Year 1 Report and Year 2 Project Plan - Deadline: 31 March 2013
Activity in Year 2:1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014
Joint Curriculum Projects
Submit Travel Plan 2 months before visit date
£1,500 per school Travel grant (split between UK and Saudi Arabia)
Visit from Middle East to UK
Submission of Final Report - Deadline: 31 March 2014
Year 1 Project Plan Submit one agreed form
Travel Plan (2012-13) Submit one agreed form
Annual Report and Project Plan UK submit to British Council UK/KSA submit to British Council KSA
Travel Plan (2013-14) Submit one agreed form
Final Report UK submit to British Council UK/KSA submit to British Council KSA
Contact details:
British Council UK [email protected]
Saudi [email protected]@britishcouncil.org
School Calenders
Identify priorities for the visit
Visit priorities for you
What are you interested in?
What would you like to learn about?
What would you like to achieve?
What activities would you like to have?
1. Curriculum content2. Education systems3. Learning/teaching styles4. Professional development5. Classroom management/behaviour6. Additional needs provision7. Pupil assessment 8. School inspection9. School/faculty management
The Project Plan
Themes and Aims
Bridging gaps between two diverse cultures
Activity Plan
Date Activity including subject areas, who is involved etc
Purpose
2012 Activity 1 : PoetryStudents will write poetry. Poetry will encourage cultural
exchange.
Themes and Aims
Energy Consumption: a comparative and active exchange.
Aims:
Knowledge:To learn and reflect on our local, national and international contexts through comparative study
Skills:To develop student skills in research, IT and communication
Values and participation:To promote student participation in school policyTo encourage action for positive change
Activity Plan
Date Activity including subject areas, who is involved etc Purpose
February 2011
March 2011
April 2011
May 2011
June 2011
Year 10 geography teachers in each school will commission a pupil lead energy audit. 1 class of pupils in each country.
Results are shared via Schools Online. Pupils discuss and then present comparative findings in an assembly. Assemblies are filmed and shared online.
A student committee is formed between the schools to propose changes to school policy in order to reduce energy waste. Year 10 pupils lead younger pupils. The committee meets weekly for one month via Skype.
As a result the students identify joint targets and write a report for their head teachers outlining proposals for changes in policy in the school. The head-teachers’ responses are shared.
Teachers research national energy consumption targets in their countries. Teachers lead lessons linking school findings to the national picture. Both countries policies, their rationale and political motivation are analysed.
Awareness of energy use and waste increased. Research skills developed.
Awareness of the partner countries context is increased.
Skills in presenting and filming developed. Students build on their relationships and lead their own creative and innovative solutions.
The project will encourage active participation in students and address a local need.
Pupils relate their project to national and international agenda. Knowledge of policy development increased.
Project Planning
Good luck!