Events
Details of events organised by Think Global or by key members of our network are provided here. To participate, contact the relevant person listed in the event details.
Global Teaching about the Olympics
Date: 17 May 2012
Venue: Hastings
Summary: Twilight session, taking it further than flags and medals.
Summary: Twilight session, taking it further than flags and medals.
Africa Day - Free teatime taster session
Date: 17 May 2012 - 16:00 to 19:00
Venue: Global Education Derby, 12 Bramble Street, Derby, DE 1 1HU
Summary: Free drop-in and workshop in Derby, preparing for Africa Day on 25 May.
Summary: Free drop-in and workshop in Derby, preparing for Africa Day on 25 May.
10th International JTEFS/BBCC Conference - Sustainable Development. Culture. Education.
Reorientation of Teacher Education towards Sustainability through Theory and Practice
Date: 22 May 2012 to 25 May 2012
Venue: University of Eastern Finland, Savonlinna, Finland
Summary: International forum to share experiences in the fields of sustainable development, culture and education, with particular focus on teacher education.
Summary: International forum to share experiences in the fields of sustainable development, culture and education, with particular focus on teacher education.
Eco Schools: The Global Dimension
Date: 22 May 2012 - 16:00 to 18:00
Venue: St Christopher's Primary School, Accrington
Summary: Are you working towards becoming an Eco-School, or getting your next flag?
Summary: Are you working towards becoming an Eco-School, or getting your next flag?
Equipping students with the skills for our changing world
Date: 23 May 2012 - 09:30 to 16:00
Venue: Museum of Science and Industry, central Manchester
Summary: A national event for Further Education College Tutors, Curriculum Leaders, Senior Managers, Governors, Education Professionals and Employers of vocational students.
Summary: A national event for Further Education College Tutors, Curriculum Leaders, Senior Managers, Governors, Education Professionals and Employers of vocational students.
Planning a global focus day/week
Date: 23 May 2012 - 12:30 to 15:30
Venue:
Summary: Half-day course for teachers of all key stages
Wickham Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, Near Fareham, Hampshire PO17 5AL
Summary: Half-day course for teachers of all key stages
School linking opportunities: Twilight training session
Date: 24 May 2012 - 16:00 to 18:00
Venue: Global Education Derby, 12 Bramble Street, Derby, DE 1 1HU
Summary: Training session in Derby.
Summary: Training session in Derby.
Global Teachers Award: Level 1
Date: 26 May 2012 - 10:00 to 17:00
Venue: RISC, 35-39 London Street, Reading, UK, RG1 4PS
Summary: Full day accredited training course organised by RISC in Reading.
Summary: Full day accredited training course organised by RISC in Reading.
Launch event for GLOBAL in Action – Teaching and Learning Resources and Website
Date: 29 May 2012
Venue: Britannia Hotel, Nottingham
Summary: Launch of resources website for City and Guilds Level 2 and Level 3 Global Citizenship.
Summary: Launch of resources website for City and Guilds Level 2 and Level 3 Global Citizenship.
Global Citizenship Advocates course
Date: 29 May 2012 - 10:00 to 16:00
Venue: RISC, 35-39 London Street, Reading, UK, RG1 4PS
Summary: Three-day course at RISC in Reading which equips you to become a catalyst for change in your workplace.
Summary: Three-day course at RISC in Reading which equips you to become a catalyst for change in your workplace.
Leading and Resourcing Global Learning
Date: 29 May 2012 - 17:30 to 19:30
Venue: Room 944, Institute of Education, London
Summary: Free twilight session offered by London Global Teacher Network and DERC at the The Institute of Education.
Summary: Free twilight session offered by London Global Teacher Network and DERC at the The Institute of Education.
Philosophy for Children (Level 2) - Sapere Validated
Date: 30 May 2012
Venue: Scotia Works, Leadmill Road, Sheffield S1 4SE
Summary: Further tutoring in the practice and theory of developing communities of philosophical enquiry.
Summary: Further tutoring in the practice and theory of developing communities of philosophical enquiry.
Global Teachers Award: Level 1
Date: 01 June 2012 - 09:30 to 16:00
Venue: Friends Meeting House, Lancaster
Summary: Full day course organised by Global Link DEC in Lancaster.
Summary: Full day course organised by Global Link DEC in Lancaster.
Global youth work from non-white/middle-class/British perspectives
Date: 12 June 2012 - 10:00 to 16:00
Venue: University of Manchester
Summary: Symposium organised by Lancashire Global Education Centre and the University of Manchester
Summary: Symposium organised by Lancashire Global Education Centre and the University of Manchester
Eco Schools: The Global Dimension
Date: 12 June 2012 - 16:00 to 18:00
Venue: Preston
Summary: Are you working towards becoming an Eco-School, or getting your next flag?
Summary: Are you working towards becoming an Eco-School, or getting your next flag?
Global Teachers Award: Level 1
Date: 13 June 2012 - 09:30 to 16:30
Venue: Scotia Works, Leadmill Road, Sheffield S1 4SE
Summary: Full day accredited course organised by DECSY in Sheffield.
Summary: Full day accredited course organised by DECSY in Sheffield.
Global Teachers Award: Level 1
Date: 13 June 2012 - 13:30 to 16:30
Venue: RISC, 35-39 London Street, Reading, UK, RG1 4PS
Summary: Accredited training course organised by RISC in Reading, running over two half-days.
Summary: Accredited training course organised by RISC in Reading, running over two half-days.
Diversity and Community: Celebrating Sanctuary
Date: 13 June 2012 - 16:00 to 18:00
Venue: Friends Meeting House, Lancaster.
Summary: Twilight session organised by Global Link DEC in Lancaster.
Summary: Twilight session organised by Global Link DEC in Lancaster.
Global Teachers Award: Level 1
Date: 14 June 2012 - 09:00 to 16:00
Venue: Training School, Marches School, Oswestry
Summary: Training for teachers for a new, nationally recognised award.
Summary: Training for teachers for a new, nationally recognised award.
SEAL and the Global Dimension
Date: 14 June 2012 - 10:00 to 16:00
Venue: Dudson Centre, Hope Street, Stanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5DD
Summary: One-day CPD course run by DECSY in association with Lifeworlds Learning
Summary: One-day CPD course run by DECSY in association with Lifeworlds Learning
Sunny Schools Twilight Training
Date: 14 June 2012 - 16:00 to 18:00
Venue: Aylesbury County Hall, Bucks
Summary: Bring to life the science of solar and global climate change in your school.
Summary: Bring to life the science of solar and global climate change in your school.
SEAL and the Global Dimension
Date: 15 June 2012 - 10:00 to 16:00
Venue: The VoiceBox, Kensington Mews, Derby, DE1 1JQ
Summary: One-day CPD course run by DECSY in association with Lifeworlds Learning
Summary: One-day CPD course run by DECSY in association with Lifeworlds Learning
Global Teachers Award: Level 1
Date: 18 June 2012 - 09:30 to 16:00
Venue: Blackpool
Summary: Full day course in Blackpool organised by Global Link DEC.
Summary: Full day course in Blackpool organised by Global Link DEC.
Philosophy for Children (Level 1) - Sapere validated
Date: 19 June 2012
Venue: Scotia Works, Leadmill Road, Sheffield S1 4SE
Summary: A 2½-day workshop exploring the aims, principles and benefits of philosophical enquiry.
Summary: A 2½-day workshop exploring the aims, principles and benefits of philosophical enquiry.
Festival of Learning 2012
Date: 19 June 2012
Venue: Nottingham
Summary: MELA are again running their Festival of Learning in 2012 only this time bigger, better and braver!
Summary: MELA are again running their Festival of Learning in 2012 only this time bigger, better and braver!
Sunny Schools Twilight Training
Date: 19 June 2012 - 16:00 to 18:00
Venue: Bromley, London
Summary: Bring to life the science of solar and global climate change in your school.
Summary: Bring to life the science of solar and global climate change in your school.
Fairtrade in the Primary School
Date: 19 June 2012 - 16:00 to 18:00
Venue: LGEC, Preston
Summary: Twilight session to learn practical ways to include Fairtrade topics and activities in your primary school.
Summary: Twilight session to learn practical ways to include Fairtrade topics and activities in your primary school.
Global Teachers Award: Level 1
Date: 20 June 2012
Venue:
Summary: Two-day accredited course for teachers of all key stages
Wickham Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, Near Fareham, Hampshire PO17 5AL
Summary: Two-day accredited course for teachers of all key stages
Global Teachers Award: Level 1
Date: 20 June 2012
Venue: The Low Wood Hotel, Ambleside
Summary: Full day course in Ambleside for teachers of all Key Stages organised by Cumbria DEC.
Summary: Full day course in Ambleside for teachers of all Key Stages organised by Cumbria DEC.
Sunny Schools Twilight Training
Date: 20 June 2012 - 16:00 to 18:00
Venue: Richmond, London
Summary: Bring to life the science of solar and global climate change in your school.
Summary: Bring to life the science of solar and global climate change in your school.
Challenging homophobia
Date: 20 June 2012 - 16:00 to 18:00
Venue: RISC, 35-39 London St, Reading RG1 4PS
Summary: Course for KS1-4 teachers exploring ways to deal with homophobia.
Summary: Course for KS1-4 teachers exploring ways to deal with homophobia.
Global partnerships as sites for mutual learning
Date: 21 June 2012
Venue: Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham
Summary: Two day conference organised by Tide~ global learning in collaboration with Exeter University , Canterbury Christ Church University, Goodwill Children’s Homes, National Environment Agency
Summary: Two day conference organised by Tide~ global learning in collaboration with Exeter University , Canterbury Christ Church University, Goodwill Children’s Homes, National Environment Agency
Gay Half Day
Date: 21 June 2012 - 12:30 to 15:30
Venue:
Summary: A half-day of training for all key stages on preventing homophobia in schools
Wickham Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, Near Fareham, Hampshire PO17 5AL
Summary: A half-day of training for all key stages on preventing homophobia in schools
Global Student Forum (GSF2012): Hungry for Justice
Date: 26 June 2012
Venue: Westminster, London
Summary: The GSF2012 National Sixth Form Conference will explore global food justice issues, giving students a wealth of up-to-date information and featuring a wide range of perspectives from policy makers, academics and NGOs, including voices from the developing world. And after an inspiring conference in London, students will return to schools as peer educators, challenged and equipped to share their learning with hundreds of other students.
Summary: The GSF2012 National Sixth Form Conference will explore global food justice issues, giving students a wealth of up-to-date information and featuring a wide range of perspectives from policy makers, academics and NGOs, including voices from the developing world. And after an inspiring conference in London, students will return to schools as peer educators, challenged and equipped to share their learning with hundreds of other students.
Improving children’s literacy through oracy
Date: 26 June 2012 - 09:30 to 16:00
Venue: Tower Hamlets PDC, English Street, London E3 4TA
Summary: One-day workshop in London for Key Stage 2 & 3 teachers on using stories to improve children's learning.
Summary: One-day workshop in London for Key Stage 2 & 3 teachers on using stories to improve children's learning.
Philosophy for Children Conference - Embedding P4C into the Curriculum
Date: 28 June 2012
Venue: Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield City Centre
Summary: DECSY’s Regional Conference for Primary and Secondary head teachers, teachers, teaching assistants, learning mentors and governors.
Summary: DECSY’s Regional Conference for Primary and Secondary head teachers, teachers, teaching assistants, learning mentors and governors.
Introduction to Philosophy for Children
Date: 03 July 2012 - 16:00 to 18:00
Venue: East Lancashire location to be announced
Summary: Twilight session organised by LGEC in Preston.
Summary: Twilight session organised by LGEC in Preston.
Wonderful World? Teachers putting global learning at the heart of education
Date: 05 July 2012 - 09:30 to 16:00
Venue: The Bond Co., 180 – 182 Fazeley Street, Central Birmingham, B5 5SE
Summary: A day of workshops, briefing and sharing organised by Oxfam and Bridges.
Summary: A day of workshops, briefing and sharing organised by Oxfam and Bridges.
Global Teachers Award: Level 1
Date: 09 July 2012 - 09:30 to 17:00
Venue: Institute of Education, London
Summary: Full day accredited course in London organised by HEC Global Learning Centre.
Summary: Full day accredited course in London organised by HEC Global Learning Centre.
Engaging our Young People
Date: 11 July 2012
Venue: Baden Powell House, London
Summary: National Sustainable Schools Conference 2012
Summary: National Sustainable Schools Conference 2012
Envisioning change and achieving transformation: ESD/GC core 'competences' for educators
Date: 12 July 2012 - 09:15 to 16:00
Venue: London South Bank University (Keyworth Building)
Summary: Fifth annual conference of the UK ITE Network for Education Sustainable Development/ Global Citizenship now renamed the Teacher Education for Equity and Sustainability (TEESNet).
Summary: Fifth annual conference of the UK ITE Network for Education Sustainable Development/ Global Citizenship now renamed the Teacher Education for Equity and Sustainability (TEESNet).
Global Teachers Award: Level 1
Date: 11 October 2012 - 09:00 to 16:00
Venue: Bond Company, Central Birmingham
Summary: Training for teachers for a new, nationally recognised award.
Summary: Training for teachers for a new, nationally recognised award.
Philosophy for Children (Level 1) - Sapere validated
Date: 18 October 2012
Venue: Scotia Works, Leadmill Road, Sheffield S1 4SE
Summary: A 2½-day workshop exploring the aims, principles and benefits of philosophical enquiry.
Summary: A 2½-day workshop exploring the aims, principles and benefits of philosophical enquiry.
Learning for the Future
Date: 23 October 2012
Venue: Commonwork, Bore Place, near Sevenoaks, Kent
Summary: Explor the challenge of helping young people become thoughtful and resilient global citizens, now and for the future.
Summary: Explor the challenge of helping young people become thoughtful and resilient global citizens, now and for the future.
Philosophy for Children (Level 1) - Sapere validated
Date: 07 March 2013
Venue: Scotia Works, Leadmill Road, Sheffield S1 4SE
Summary: A 2½-day workshop exploring the aims, principles and benefits of philosophical enquiry.
Summary: A 2½-day workshop exploring the aims, principles and benefits of philosophical enquiry.
Philosophy for Children (Level 1) - Sapere validated
Date: 20 June 2013
Venue: Scotia Works, Leadmill Road, Sheffield S1 4SE
Summary: A 2½-day workshop exploring the aims, principles and benefits of philosophical enquiry.
Summary: A 2½-day workshop exploring the aims, principles and benefits of philosophical enquiry.
