The document discusses the international dimension in schools. It notes that the UK government aims for all schools to be models of global citizenship by 2020 through international activities that improve lives around the world. The international dimension ties into other educational frameworks and celebrates diversity while widening students' focus. The document describes the International School Award (ISA), which is a free accreditation scheme for international schoolwork, and defines international activities. It provides examples of potential international activities and ways to involve the community.

1. The International
Dimension
Lisa Stevens
March 24th 2009
Travel around the world by Harpagornis on Flickr

2. Overview
International Dimension?
why?
ISA
eTwinning
comments

3. International Dimension
part of Sustainable Schools National
Framework
‘By 2020 the Government would like all schools to be models of
good global citizenship, enriching their educational mission with
activities that improve the lives of people living in other parts of
the world.’
part of so many agendas - ECM, Community
Cohesion, KS2 MFL Strategy

4. Why?
more to it than just ticking boxes... but it
does tick boxes!
celebrates cultures
values diversity
widens focus
excites and enthuses

5. ISA
‘It is an accreditation scheme for
curriculum-based international work in
schools. It is open to all UK schools and is
free of charge.’
Foundation
Intermediate
Full

6. ‘International activity’
‘An international activity is a class-based
activity, which can last for any duration, and
should bring an international dimension to
teaching and learning.’

7. Whitehouse Common

8. More ideas...
Red Nose Day
International Art Week
Imagiverse -

9. and more..
EDL
theme weeks
involve community
invite parents

10. Lisa Stevens
lisibo@me.com
http://lisibo.blogspot.com