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I love the bottle return scheme fundraiser idea. its so current, hopefully the children wont mind parting with the bottles!
Climate change is having a significant impact on many local areas, including my schools area, through various manifestations such as more frequent and intense storms, flooding, and rising sea levels. These changes can have profound and lasting effects on multiple parts of life and the environment.
Intense Storms: Increased frequency and severity of storms can lead to more damage to infrastructure, homes, and businesses. Power outages, transportation disruptions, and water supply issues often accompany these events.
Flooding: More frequent and severe rainfall events can cause rivers to overflow, urban flooding, and landslides, leading to damage to property, loss of life, and displacement of communities.
In the classroom, I could ask the children to do projects on climate-related topics specific to North County Dublin. They will present their findings so others can learn from them. Also to engage the pupils, I could try organising field trips to affected areas and carry out experiments. I will invite guest speakers, who can provide valuable interactive activities.3 different actions I could do in my school is encourage cycling and walking. Schools can provide safe and secure bike racks and ensure safe pathways for walking and cycling.
Initiatives like “Walk to School Week” or “Bike to School Day” can motivate students to adopt these practices.
Workshops on the benefits of walking and cycling for health and the environment.A welcoming committee is an amazing idea. It will go along way hopefully in settling nerves on the first day.
The school I am in currently does not have any refugees, we did in the past have some Ukranian children but they have since moved on. As a school community we supported them through many school initiatives. These included
Multicultural Fair: we organised an event where students and community members set up booths representing different countries. We included traditional foods, clothing, music, and dance.
Guest Speakers: We invited refugees or representatives from local refugee organizations to share their stories and experiences. This helped students gain firsthand insights into the challenges and triumphs of refugees.
Cultural Workshops: we arranged workshops where students could learn about various cultural practices, such as traditional crafts, cooking classes, or language lessons.
Donation Drives: We organised drives to collect essential items such as clothing, school supplies, hygiene products, and household goods.
Educational Campaigns: finally we launched campaigns within the school to raise awareness about the refugee crisis. Use posters, presentations, and social media to share information and dispel myths and stereotypes about refugees.
By taking these steps, I feel our school played a significant role in supporting refugees, promoting cultural understanding, and fostering a compassionate and inclusive community.Education is a fundamental human right, yet 67 million children worldwide are deprived of this basic necessity. Gender discrimination is a significant barrier preventing many girls from accessing education. The lack of education perpetuates poverty and inequality in communities.
Firstly I will look at Education Inequality in Ireland from a historical context where free education was not always available in Ireland. We will discuss key milestones and figures in the fight for educational equality. We will then look at the current issues where some areas or groups still face educational barriers, such as rural vs. urban access or marginalized communities.
Looking at the issue globally students will research a country with limited access to education and present their findings. I will also use role play to teach the issue I will assign roles (e.g., a student from a developing country, a government official, a charity worker). They can act out scenarios to get a better understanding of challenges and solutions.
Some fabulous ideas here Andrew, well done. I like the project based ideas and will definitely be giving it a go next year.
Gender stereotypes can shape children’s self-perception and self-esteem. If girls consistently see women depicted in nurturing and supportive roles, they might feel that these are the only acceptable roles for them. Also, boys might feel pressured to pursue careers that are seen as traditionally masculine, even if they have interests elsewhere. Stereotypes about gender and academic abilities can also impact performance. For example, the stereotype that boys are better at math and science can lead to girls having lower confidence in these subjects, which can affect their performance and interest in pursuing STEM fields.
As a teacher I try my best to introduce children to a diverse range of role models various professions, regardless of gender. This can help break down stereotypes and show children that they can pursue any career they are interested in. I also try to ensure that the curriculum includes stories, examples, and activities that challenge traditional gender roles. For example, include stories about female scientists and male nurses to provide a more balanced view. Ideally I would like to teach children to question and critically analyze stereotypes. I would encourage discussions about why certain professions are associated with a particular gender and explore the historical and cultural reasons behind these associations.
Finally I make sure to foster an inclusive classroom environment where all children feel valued and capable of pursuing their interests, regardless of gender. This includes using gender-neutral language and avoiding making assumptions about children’s abilities or interests based on their gender.Hopefully in our role as teachers we can do what we can to facilitate and empower beliefs in the children around gender equality.
Through these Development Education (DE) methodologies, we can create an inclusive classroom environment that promotes gender equality and empowers all students to pursue their interests and aspirations freely, unhindered by stereotypes.
I love this idea of using the Lorax to teach the children about global warming and climate change. What can sometimes be a difficult topic to cover could be made simple with picture books and I am sure there are other stories out there teaching key points.
Incorporating development education into our schools is essential. Children need to be aware of the wider world around them and how they can impact society positively. Numerous global issues can be explored and discussed in classrooms, such as war, hunger, inequality, and political instability. Ethically, our world is progressing at a rapid pace, and we, as a society, are becoming more open to change and diversity. It is crucial for children to understand their role as global citizens and how they can contribute to moving the world forward positively.
As part of my school’s Green Schools’ initiative, we tackled the theme of Global Citizenship. I manage the Green Schools’ Committee at my school, so I was responsible for encouraging my colleagues to highlight global issues in the classroom and engage in open discussions with the children. This involved sharing information at staff meetings and having regular discussions. We successfully earned this flag over the course of a three-year period, which provided the necessary time to thoroughly explore this important theme.
