International Education in Glasgow

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1 International Education in Glasgow Turin Festival of Education Lesley Atkins International Education Officer Glasgow City Council

2 Background to International Education History- 23 years of activity Lord Provost s International Office International Education Office 2 staff Purpose : The IEO administers and develops the capacity of International Education across the Local Authority and is currently working in conjunction with a number of external partners including HMI, Education Scotland, the British Council and the University of Glasgow. International Education Educating for a global education McMahon (2011)

3 Some Facts International Education in Glasgow schools 83 schools have established links with international partners Glasgow schools linked to 102 countries Schools working within Global and EU Lifelong Learning Programmes in partnership with British Council: Connecting Classrooms, partnerships, Erasmus Plus and etwinning

4 The Strategy Developing International engagement with schools to secure school improvement Maximising the benefits of Erasmus Plus and etwinning within the school curriculum Developing the European Education strategy to strengthen relations with twin cities Supporting young people s global citizenship skills International opportunities for staff professional development.

5 Scottish National Context - Curriculum for Excellence Experiences and Outcomes Planning learning experiences and positive outcomes The experiences and outcomes are an essential component of Scotland s new curriculum and apply wherever learning is planned. They signpost progression in learning and set challenging standards that will equip young people to meet the challenges of the 21st century. The title 'experiences and outcomes' recognises the importance of the quality and nature of the learning experience in developing attributes and capabilities and in achieving active engagement, motivation and depth of learning. An outcome represents what is to be achieved.

6 Whole school approach to global citizenship Whole school approach to global citizenship - video

7 SUPPORTING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT THROUGH STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DIMENSION International Education Office, Glasgow British Council Education Scotland

8 A Strategic Approach using the Glasgow etwinning Model for Change Linking European cities through education

9 Strategic planning transforming education Developing etwinning as part of a whole school model for change and innovation Shared discussion on introducing etwinning to the curriculum Reflection on impact worst case scenario? How to take forward? Reflective assessment of current, short term and long term potential impact of etwinning Design of action plan, identification of professional needs etwinning Ambassador mentoring Embed in improvement plan On going evaluation of impact

10 Headline findings International education is identified as a transformative action within the curriculum: Classroom practitioners have greatly developed their leadership and higher order thinking skills Positive curriculum changes have been brought about due to the pupil voice supporting the development of international learning The pedagogical skills of teachers and quality of learning for pupils have been improved due to professional learning opportunities both locally and with colleagues based around Europe Parental partnership has become embedded in international work The use of ICT in the schools has been greatly enhanced Change has been facilitated by multi-agency scaffolded support Key components of an effective model for leading change through internationalisation

11 local national international Partners Equal access to broadening horizons

12 Evolution of the model 1. School inspection Milton school, Glasgow 2. Reflection by school leaders and classroom practitioners 3. Identify required change and undertake strategic planning for change improvement (5 year period) 4. Support to secure and lead change based on international education 5. Support from the local authority and British Council Ambassador Network to provide mentoring, coaching, tools to lead change, and provision of relevant international education continuing professional learning 6. School reflection and self evaluation of impact 7. Formal HMI evaluation

13 Key elements to securing change, innovation and improvement Strategic planning with school leaders and teams Coordination of professional support to secure the identified proposed change and desired improvement Crucial role of British Council School Ambassadors to deliver the required professional learning in etwinning and up-skill school teams to allow schools to take forward their agreed areas of change and development through the international dimension

14 Putting it into practice Crucial role of the British Council School Ambassador to up-skill school teams Strategic Planning with school leaders and teams Coordination of professional support

15 School based evidence and self evaluations Schools were asked to assess their etwinning developments using the following: Evaluation of the etwinning work completed Priorities for future development Outcomes - sources of evidence Impact for stakeholders Quality of achievement Ethos and morale Establishment improvement Vision and leadership.

16 How the pilot project team measured impact Self-reflection by practitioners and school leaders (including pupil surveys etc.) Formal evaluations by school inspectors Reports from British Council Ambassadors Evaluation of professional learning sessions (by participants) Increased engagement in international education opportunities

17 Recent Developments New strategic planning approach being developed at Education Scotland; Glasgow City Council/ British Council Scotland pilot has informed the international education action International Education for the first time formally identified as a transformative action within the Curriculum Opportunity to pilot new model and input feedback British Council presentation at Comparative and International Education Society conference in Washington etwinning Open Doors sessions -70 teachers Approach will be available to Ambassadors with suitable experience to lead and support change in schools through the international dimension. Pilot guidance documentation for Ambassadors is being produced Proposal to up skill European partners

18 Developing European Education with Glasgow s twin cities NUREMBERG MARSEILLE

19 International Partnerships: Comenius Regio- Marseille Funding: British Council 2 years Linked Local Authorities: Glasgow City Council/ Ville de Marseille Title Education for All Education pour Tous Theme: enhancing second language support for newly arrived bilingual young people to Glasgow and Marseille Marseille: formal twinned city with Glasgow partnership capacity increased

20 Outcomes to date Professional study visits for EAL/ FAL teachers Glasgow/Marseille Transition model for P7 to S1 for newly arrived young people etwinning links increased between the two cities Input to Glasgow EAL service from Comenius in-service training providers: MIRACLE 2 day post graduate module Education for Diversity Glasgow University School of Education : 16 GCC teachers/ 2 Ville de Marseille teachers Partnership input to launch of new BCScotland publication Sustainable International School Partnerships

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22 Glasgow City Council Nuremberg Maastricht

23 Act for Career Supporting Young People s employability skills in transition from school to work 3 Models Skills Development GCC SCHLAU Opeduca

24 KA2 The action under KA2 makes it possible for organisations from different participating countries to work together, to develop, share and transfer best practices and innovative approaches in the fields of education, training and youth. Horizontal priority Employability and addressing the aims of the EU 2020 targets for youth. According to the Programme Guide, the Erasmus Plus Programme aims to contribute to the Europe 2020 Strategy and provide participants with qualifications, skills and competencies that improve their employability.

25 Scottish Context Background In Scotland the reduction of youth unemployment has been identified as a key priority for the Scottish Government. In response The Commission for Developing Scotland s Young Workforce was set up in 2013 to develop a strategic approach across 5 main themes (school, colleges, apprenticeships, employers and equality) to consider: How a high-quality intermediate vocational education and training system, which complements our world-class higher education system, can be developed to enhance sustainable economic growth with a skilled workforce. How to achieve better connectivity and cooperation between education and the world of work to ensure young people at all levels of education understand the expectations of employers, and that employers are properly engaged. How to achieve a culture of real partnership between employers and education, where employers view themselves as co-investors and co-designers rather than simply customers.

26 The Network Local Authorities: Nuremberg Glasgow and Maastricht School network across the partners Colleges Business National Organisations: SCHLAU, Opeduca, Education Scotland

27 Key Factors in developing International School Partnerships Imagination and a willingness to be different Leadership Developing International School Partnership experiences within the Curriculum Partnership working British Council, Education Scotland, Local Authority Whole school approach developing coherence by connecting international partnership outcomes with learning experiences across the curriculum Supportive Global Citizenship team in schools Accessing funding International CPD

28 European Cities - building an eco system Using the common framework of ERASMUS Plus and looking to the EU 2020 strategy for youth, we have the opportunity to build on the strengths of our individual international engagement and build unity between twinned cities with common goals and a strategic framework Support for refugee learners is now an Erasmus Plus horizontal priority we can learn from each other and support social cohesion and inclusion

29 Contacts and Publications Developing Equality of Opportunity through Comenius International Education Office, Glasgow City Council (2011) INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Educating for a global future McMahon (2011) Sustainable International School Partnerships: Make the Difference British Council (2012) Contacts: International Education Office, GCC latkins@intoffice.ea.glasgow.sch.uk