UNESCO MGIEP’s flagship project ‘Global Citizenship’ aims to achieve the goal of sustainable and peaceful societies through a digital curriculum on Global Citizenship education, with a focus on development of key Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) skills.
See ResourceThe Victorian Students’ Parliamentary Program (VSPP) consists of a series of student conventions, which provide students with opportunities to learn about Australia’s constitution and systems of government. Students learn through participation in informed, parliamentary style debates on a range of topics affecting Australia’s democracy. Schools from all sectors can opt-into the program to support the […]
See ResourceThe Victorian Students’ Parliamentary Program (VSPP) consists of a series of student conventions, which provide students with opportunities to learn about Australia’s constitution and systems of government. Students learn through participation in informed, parliamentary style debates on a range of topics affecting Australia’s democracy. Schools from all sectors can opt-into the program to support the […]
See ResourceThis “toolkit” aims to be a user-friendly resource for Australian schools to begin or enhance their global engagement It has been created for all schools, wherever they are located and whatever their current experience might be. The toolkit draws on a large number of evidence-based good-practice resources and examples to assist schools to engage globally. […]
See ResourceThe history of Australia from an Indigenous peoples’ perspective, beginning with the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet in Sydney and ending in 1993 with Eddie Kolki Mabo’s legal challenge.
See ResourceA short story in Nam Le’s hugely acclaimed anthology The Boat for its first interactive graphic novel. The result is emotive and intriguing.
See ResourceLearning about our environment and our power to protect it through a curated series of videos that are perfect to play in the classroom and prompt discussions about sustainability, waste and climate change.
See ResourceHow can we better understand diversity within our communities to ensure inclusion and social justice and how do we enact change?
See ResourceWhat NGOs are and why they exist – this is the DEFINITION.The ways in which they work to combat social injustices – these are the ACTIONS they take.The things that limit the work of NGOs – these are the DIFFICULTIES they have to overcome.These are the key terms you’ll need to remember: DEFINITION – ACTIONS […]
See ResourceThere are three main ways to get involved in democracy:You can create the CHANGE you want to see through civic engagement.You can have your VOICE heard through political activism.You can ENGAGE in electoral politics.These are the key terms you’ll need to remember:CHANGE – VOICE – ENGAGE
See ResourceThe importance of EQUALITY in society.The VICTIMS of discrimination.The LAWS that promote equality in Northern Ireland.These three key terms will remind you: EQUALITY – VICTIMS – LAWS
See ResourceWe all have human RIGHTS. The GOVERNMENT creates laws to protect these rights.We must be aware of our RESPONSIBILITIES, to ensure that everyone can enjoy their human rights equally. These three terms will remind you: RIGHTS – GOVERNMENT – RESPONSIBILITIES
See ResourceWhat is diversity and what makes a society diverse? Think CULTURE.The challenges of living in a diverse society. Think CONFLICT.Ways to manage conflict and promote inclusion. Think COMMUNITY.Use the three ‘Cs’ as a reminder: CULTURE – CONFLICT – COMMUNITY
See ResourceExplore techniques such as mind mapping, blue-sky thinking and the six hats technique can help you come up with creative and innovative ideas then using different techniques, identify what information to collect during the problem-solving process. Credibility criteria can be used in determining how believable the sources are.
See ResourceClips for Secondary Citizenship, aimed at 14- to 16-year-olds, which are anchored in real life, taking vibrant issues and getting straight to the heart of some of the key subject areas that inform the Citizenship curriculum.
See ResourceGlobal Citizen is the world’s largest movement of action takers and impact makers dedicated to ending extreme poverty by 2030. With over 10 million monthly advocates, our voices have the power to drive lasting change around sustainability, equality, and humanity. We post, tweet, message, vote, sign, and call to inspire those who can make things […]
See ResourceAs voters around South Australia went to the polls for the 2018 state election, hundreds of 16 and 17 year old’s were having their say as well. We told you all about it a few weeks back. But now, the results of this unique experiment are in.
See ResourceRecently the World Food Program was named as the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize recipient for its work fighting hunger and providing essentials to people in disaster zones. We find out more about what the World Food Program is and why it’s earned one of the world’s most prestigious prizes.
See ResourceWe meet some kids taking part in the World Peace Game, a very different sort of board game developed to prove that kids can make great diplomats.
See ResourceNearly 25 years ago, many countries around the world signed a very important agreement. Its aim was to guarantee every child in the world would be given certain rights that they’d never had before. But what are those rights? And how have they helped kids in the 25 years since? We asked Josh, youth ambassador […]
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