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Global Citizenship for teachers in England, Wales and Scotland.

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Oxfam Education offers a huge range of ideas, resources and support for developing the global dimension in the classroom and the whole school. All of the resources here support Education for Global Citizenship – education that helps pupils understand their world and make a positive difference in it.

A new Global Citizenship Guide for newly qualified and trainee teachers is now available. For more information see Getting started with Global Citizenship.

 

Myanmar (Burma) cyclone

Burma cyclone

A devastating cyclone struck Myanmar (formerly Burma) on Saturday 3 May, killing tens of thousands of people and displacing many more. This site contains guidance on teaching about dealing with disasters. A news-based, Britsh Red Cross: Myanmar (Burma) Assembly Kit may also prove useful. More about Oxfam's response.

 

Latest resource

What is the G8?

Mums Matter
This varied set of curriculum-linked knitting activities for ages 8-11 explores the issue of healthcare for mothers and babies around the world

 

Site highlights

Mapping our world

Mapping our World
BAFTA-winning whiteboard resource. How do maps define our view of the world?

Milking it

Milking it
Compare the lives of two dairy farmers in very different countries.

Water for all

Darfur: Teaching About the Issues
The realities of life in Darfur as experienced by young people.

Climate chaos

Climate chaos
Teach about climate change with our new resources!

Oxjam

Oxjam - free lesson plans!
Explore and create music from around the world.

School speakers

Oxfam School Speakers
Fully trained Oxfam speakers now available in England.

Latest News

Oxfam Catalogue for Schools 2009
We are currently looking for high-quality global education resources for the Oxfam Catalogue for Schools 2009.

Anti-slavery INSET day
Free teacher training programme on the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

Sunset Walk - Sunday 14 September 2008
The Sunset Walk is a great way for people from all walks of life, from all communities to get together, to socialise and to celebrate humankind.

Our World of Water – publishing this month
Featuring stunning Oxfam photography, and real-life stories from children around the world, this book is ideal for helping pupils aged 7-11 learn more about this most precious of our planet's natural resources.

From Poverty to Power
If you're teaching about global issues, it helps to know what's going on. Oxfam's new books can help. Oxfam's most important book for a decade is an in-depth look at the causes and effects of poverty and inequality, as well as the possible solutions.

 

What do you think?

How have you approached the topic of the Myanmar (Burma) cyclone in your school?
We have had assemblies. I think this is appropriate.
We have only had assemblies, but I think we should have done more.
We have talked about the wider picture and encouraged the children to reflect on the development issues.
We have been involved in fundraising but not really got into the background

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What is Global Citizenship?

Oxfam works through education to empower young people to act for a more just, secure and sustainable world.

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