SHARPEN STUDENTS CORE SKILLS DESIGN GREAT LEARNING EXPERIENCES

SHARPEN STUDENTS CORE SKILLS DESIGN GREAT LEARNING EXPERIENCES Register for Connecting Classrooms course on Core Skills pedagogy in your nearest city today! CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION DIGITAL LITERACY CITIZENSHIP STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION

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BRITISH COUNCIL INDIA The British Council creates international opportunities for the people of the UK and other countries and builds trust between them worldwide.the British Council was established in India in 1948. New Delhi is the headquarters of the British Council in India and we also have offices in Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai. We also have libraries and cultural centres in five cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Hyderabad and Pune. We deliver projects in arts, education, exams, English language and society to audiences across India. All our work is in pursuit of our charitable purpose and supports prosperity and security for the UK and globally. For more information please visit www.britishcouncil.in/about/what DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Department for International Development (DfID) leads the UK s work to end extreme poverty. They are ending the need for aid by creating jobs, unlocking the potential of girls and women and helping to save lives when humanitarian emergencies hit. By 2015 DfID, in the field of education, will: Ÿ help 9 million children in primary school, at least half of which will be girls Ÿ help 2 million children in lower secondary school Ÿ train more than 190,000 teachers and improve the quality of education and children s learning CONNECTING CLASSROOMS Connecting Classrooms is a global education programme for schools, designed to help young people become globally aware and globally competitive in the 21st century. The new programme, running from 2015-2018, will build the capacity of 45,000 teachers, 12,000 school leaders and policy makers worldwide to support them in integrating a range of core skills into the curriculum, including: Ÿ Critical Thinking and Problem Ÿ Creativity and Imagination Ÿ Digital Literacy Ÿ Citizenship Ÿ Student Leadership and Personal Development Ÿ Collaboration and Communication Delivered by the British Council with support from Department for International Development (DfID), more than five million pupils worldwide will benefit from a global education programme connecting UK classrooms to more than 30 countries around the world. 3

BACKGROUND Every country in the world needs a high-quality, 1 inclusive and equitable school system that supports young people develop knowledge, skills and values to live and work in a globalised economy, contributing responsibly both locally and globally. Research has shown that in order to participate in a global economy, young people need to be equipped with core skills, which supplement the traditional curriculum, subject-focussed approach of most education systems across the world. The British Council s work with school systems aims to improve learning outcomes for young people in this area. 1 UNESCO Sustainable Development Goal 4.

WHAT ARE CORE SKILLS? British Council consulted a range of stakeholders, drew upon research on the 2 3 deep pedagogies framework and UNESCO s transversal skills and then decided to focus on supporting teachers develop their pedagogy in the following six core skills and competencies. WAYS OF WORKING Communication and Collaboration COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION WAYS OF THINKING Critical Thinking and Problem Creativity and Imagination CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION WAYS OF LIVING Student Leadership and Personal Development Citizenship STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CITIZENSHIP TOOLS NEEDED Digital Literacy DIGITAL LITERACY These skills as listed above have often also been referred to as Life Skills, 21st Century Skills etc. depending upon country and context. British Council believes Core Skills have to be strongly embedded local cultural context and curriculum along with literacy and numeracy skills. 2 Fullan, M and Langworthy, M (2013) Towards a new end: New Pedagogies for Deep Learning. Seattle: Collaborative Impact 3 UNESCO, (2013) Integrating Transversal Competencies in Education Policy and Practice. 5

CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING Even in a world where most children are still learning basic skills, critical thinking and problem solving can and should be taught. Thinking critically to design and manage projects, solve problems, make effective decisions using a variety of digital tools and resources. (Fullan and Langworthy, 2013) Creativity, entrepreneurship, resourcefulness, application skills, reflective thinking, reasoned decision-making. (UNESCO, 2013) British Council definition: SELF-DIRECTED THINKING THAT PRODUCES NEW AND INNOVATIVE IDEAS AND SOLVES PROBLEMS. REFLECTING CRITICALLY ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND PROCESSES AND MAKING EFFECTIVE DECISIONS. 6

CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION Creativity and imagination are essential human capacities. They enable us to express thoughts, feelings and aspirations, and help us to fashion our ever changing culture. Economic and social entrepreneurialism, considering and pursuing novel ideas, and leadership for action. (Fullan and Langworthy, 2013) British Council definition: ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURIALISM, IMAGINING AND PURSUING NOVEL IDEAS, JUDGING VALUE, DEVELOPING INNOVATION AND CURIOSITY. 7

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT The future of a global society is dependent on those that lead it. It sounds dramatic, but the students of today are the leaders of an unknown future. Fullan and Langworthy s Character Education : Honesty, selfregulation and responsibility, perseverance, empathy for contributing to the safety and benefit of others, self-confidence, personal health and well-being, career and life skills. (Fullan and Langworthy, 2013) UNESCO s inter- and intra-personal skills: Presentation and communication skills, leadership, organizational skills, teamwork, collaboration, initiative, sociability, collegiality; selfdiscipline, enthusiasm, perseverance, self-motivation, compassion, integrity, commitment. (UNESCO, 2013) British Council definition: HONESTY, LEADERSHIP, SELF-REGULATION AND RESPONSIBILITY, PERSEVERANCE, EMPATHY FOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE SAFETY AND BENEFIT OF OTHERS, SELF-CONFIDENCE, PUPIL VOICE. 8

CITIZENSHIP Education must fully assume its central role in helping people to forge more just, peaceful, tolerant and inclusive societies. It must give people the understanding, skills and values they need to co-operate in resolving the interconnected challenges of the 21st 4 century. Global knowledge, sensitivity to and respect for other cultures, active involvement in addressing issues of human and environmental sustainability. (Fullan and Langworthy, 2013) Awareness, tolerance, openness, respect for diversity, intercultural understanding, ability to resolve conflicts, civic/political participation, conflict resolution, respect for the environment. (UNESCO, 2013) British Council definition: ACTIVE, GLOBALLY-AWARE CITIZENS WHO HAVE THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND MOTIVATION TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND WORK TOWARDS A FAIRER WORLD IN A SPIRIT OF MUTUAL RESPECT AND OPEN DIALOGUE. DEVELOPING STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A CITIZEN OF THEIR OWN COUNTRY AND THEIR OWN COUNTRY S VALUES. 4 UN Secretary General s Office (2014) Global Education First Initiative on Education. Foster Global Citizenship (Priority 3). Available online at: www.globaleducationfirst.org/220.htm; UNESCO (2014) Global Citizenship Education. Available online at: www.unesco.org/new/en/global-citizenship-education 9

DIGITAL LITERACY Digital technologies are rapidly becoming embedded in more and more aspects of our daily lives. Our personal and social lives are increasingly influenced by them, and our culture is constantly being shaped by new developments. One size fits all approaches would not be appropriate, given the wide variations in technology, knowledge and approaches between schools and across different national and local contexts. British Council definition: USING TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL TO REINFORCE, EXTEND AND DEEPEN LEARNING THROUGH INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION. ENABLING THE STUDENT TO DISCOVER, MASTER AND COMMUNICATE KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION IN A GLOBALISED ECONOMY. 10

COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION All humans communicate. All humans collaborate. Communication and collaboration are basic human survival skills. Communicate effectively orally, in writing and with a variety of digital tools. (Fullan and Langworthy, 2013) Work in teams, learn from and contribute to the learning of others, social networking skills, empathy in working with diverse others. (Fullan and Langworthy, 2013) British Council definition: COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY ORALLY, IN WRITING, ACTIVELY LISTEN TO OTHERS IN DIVERSE AND MULTI-LINGUAL ENVIRONMENTS AND UNDERSTAND VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION. WORK IN DIVERSE INTERNATIONAL TEAMS, LEARNING FROM AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE LEARNING OF OTHERS, ASSUMING SHARED RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATING, LEADING, DELEGATING AND COMPROMISING TO PRODUCE NEW AND INNOVATIVE IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS. 11

COURSE DESIGN The workshop on Core Skills has three modules Introductory, Advanced, and Reflection and is spread over three sessions over a period of five months. Introductory Module: Ÿ One-day workshop Ÿ Principals, Head Teachers, School Management representatives to attend along with one nominated teacher (teacher teaching any subject, any grade) Advanced Module: Advanced Module on any one Core Skill Ÿ Two-day workshop Ÿ Principal or nominated teachers to attend (teacher teaching any subject, any grade) Reflection: Embedding Core Skills In Curriculum Ÿ One-day workshop Ÿ Teachers who attended the advanced module workshop to attend The workshops will be delivered by British Council globally validated trainers. 12

OUTCOMES Ÿ Teachers will be able to create great learning experiences that support the development of core skills as well as academic curriculum content. Ÿ Teachers will be able to draw upon a wider range of resources to nurture core skills in their learners. Ÿ Teachers will be able to network with and find peer support from like-minded innovative colleagues locally and globally. Ÿ Heads of schools will be able to foster innovation and use of a range of teaching strategies in their schools, thus enhancing the quality of teaching and learning. Ÿ Heads of schools will be able to improve their own instructional leadership through mentoring their own staff and wider teaching community. NEXT STEPS Register for Action Research Programme Selected participants will be invited to participate in Teacher Researcher Course and conduct Action Research. Call for registration will be announced on the British Council India and the Schools Online website. The programme will offer inputs on conducting a school-based action research and evolving as a reflective practitioner of innovative pedagogy. Participate in Local and Global Conferences Selected participants completing the full course (Introductory, Advanced, and Reflection) will be invited to participate in Local and Global Conferences organized by the British Council where they can showcase their innovation and good practice. Participate in Study Visits to the UK The British Council will be organising study visits to the UK from time to time on various themes related to embedding core skills in curriculum and improving the standards and quality of teaching and learning. Selected participants upon successful completion of the full course (Introductory, Advanced, and Reflection) will be invited to join these study visits. 13

BRITISH COUNCIL CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT JOURNEY One day Introduction to Core Skills for School Leaders (Workshop) Self-Audit (Selecting the Core Skill for Advanced Module) Two days Advanced Module (Workshop) Introduction to Core Skills for Teachers (Workshop) One day Be a Part of Local Cluster Be a Part of Global Cluster 14

Implementation of Action Plan in School Reflection (Workshop) One day Design Learning Experiences to Embed Core Skills in Curriculum Selected Participants Invited to Participate in Teacher Researcher Course and conduct Action Research Selected Participants Invited to Participate in Local and Global Conferences Selected Participants Invited to travel to the UK on Study Visits IMPROVE LEARNING OUTCOMES AMONGST LEARNERS 15

REGISTRATION FEE The registration fee for the entire workshop package (all the three modules) is INR 5000 (for participation of two school representatives). This includes meals (lunch) and one-night accommodation on sharing basis (for the advanced phase workshop). The participants will have to make their own arrangements for travel to and from the workshop venue. The registration fee will entitle participation of: Ÿ one school head and one designated teacher for Introductory module Ÿ two school representatives for Advanced and Reflection modules Additional teachers can register for INR 2500 each. Maximum of 4 teachers will be accommodated from one school. If your school is a Government school and/or does not charge students a fee, then please contact the British Council for free participation in the programme. 16

COURSE MODULE DELIVERY DATES AND VENUES NORTH INDIA CHANDIGARH 05 November 2015 23-24 November 2015 ROORKEE 05 November 2015 DELHI 05 October 2015 19-20 November 2015 Reflection 9 February 2016 16 February 2016 JODHPUR 02 February 2016 02-03 March 2016 Reflection 13 June 2016 INDORE 03 November 2015 19-20 November 2015 HOW TO APPLY? To apply for the workshop, please contact your local British Council office or visit the British Council India website (www.britishcouncil.in) and fill up the online registration form. Draw a cheque or a demand draft favouring British Council Division and payable at Delhi and send it to Aman Kaur, British Council, 17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi 110 001 Legend DIGITAL LITERACY CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING *Note: Schools will get to choose any one of the Advanced Module mentioned above 17

COURSE MODULE DELIVERY DATES AND VENUES EAST INDIA PATNA 20 April 2016 06-07 May 2016 GUWAHATI 08 April 2016 03-04 May 2016 KOLKATA 07 October 2015 07-08 December 2015 Reflection 29 January 2016 RAIPUR 04 November 2015 JAMSHEDPUR 09 October 2015 BHUBANESWAR 23 November 2015 HOW TO APPLY? To apply for the workshop, please contact your local British Council office or visit the British Council India website (www.britishcouncil.in) and fill up the online registration form. Draw a cheque or a demand draft favouring British Council Division and payable at Kolkata and send it to Rukmini Ghosh, British Council, British Deputy High Commission, L & T Chambers, First Floor, 16 Camac Street, Kolkata 700 017 Legend STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING *Note: Schools will get to choose any one of the Advanced Module mentioned above 18

COURSE MODULE DELIVERY DATES AND VENUES WEST INDIA RAJKOT 14 December 2015 AHMEDABAD 16 December 2015 02-03 February 2016 Reflection 22 April 2016 MUMBAI 20 January 2016 21-22 January 2016 Reflection 29 April 2016 GOA 08 January 2016 05-06 February 2016 PUNE 17 December 2015 16-17 February 2016 HOW TO APPLY? To apply for the workshop, please contact your local British Council office or visit the British Council India website (www.britishcouncil.in) and fill up the online registration form. Draw a cheque or a demand draft favouring British Council Division and payable at Mumbai and send it to Ivy Cabral, British Council, 901, 9th Floor, Tower 1, One Indiabulls Centre 841, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, Mumbai 400 013 Legend STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING DIGITAL LITERACY *Note: Schools will get to choose any one of the Advanced Module mentioned above 19

COURSE MODULE DELIVERY DATES AND VENUES SOUTH INDIA HYDERABAD 30 November 2015 BENGALURU 07-08 January 2016 Reflection 11 March 2016 CHENNAI 26 October 2015 09-10 December 2015 Reflection 10 February 2016 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 2 December 2015 HOW TO APPLY? To apply for the workshop, please contact your local British Council office or visit the British Council India website (www.britishcouncil.in) and fill up the online registration form. Draw a cheque or a demand draft favouring British Council Division and payable at Chennai and send it to Aarthi Santhanam, British Council, 737 Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002 Legend STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING *Note: Schools will get to choose any one of the Advanced Module mentioned above 20

COURSE SCHEDULE October 2015 05 Delhi 07 Kolkata 09 Jamshedpur 26 Chennai November 2015 03 Indore 04 Raipur 05 Roorkee 05 Chandigarh 19-20 Delhi Digital Literacy 19-20 Delhi Critical Thinking and Problem 19-20 Indore Critical Thinking and Problem 23 Bhubaneswar 23-24 Chandigarh Critical Thinking and Problem 30 Hyderabad December 2015 02 Thiruvananthapuram 07-08 Kolkata Critical Thinking and Problem 07-08 Kolkata Student Leadership and Personal Development 09-10 Chennai Critical Thinking and Problem 09-10 Chennai Student Leadership and Personal Development 14 Rajkot 16 Ahmedabad 17 Pune January 2016 07-08 Bengaluru Student Leadership and Personal Development 07-08 Bengaluru Critical Thinking and Problem 08 Goa 21-22 Mumbai Student Leadership and Personal Development 21-22 Mumbai Critical Thinking and Problem 29 Kolkata Reflection February 2016 02 Jodhpur 02-03 Ahmedabad Critical Thinking and Problem 02-03 Ahmedabad Digital Literacy 05-06 Goa Critical Thinking and Problem 09 Delhi Reflection 10 Chennai Reflection 16 Delhi 16-17 Pune Critical Thinking and Problem March 2016 02-03 Delhi Critical Thinking and Problem 02-03 Delhi Digital Literacy 11 Bengaluru Reflection April 2016 08 Guwahati 20 Patna 22 Ahmedabad Reflection 29 Mumbai Reflection May 2016 03-04 Guwahati Critical Thinking and Problem 06-07 Patna Critical Thinking and Problem 06-07 Patna Student Leadership and Personal Development June 2016 13 Delhi Reflection 21

CONTACT PERSON ALL INDIA Rittika Chanda Parruck Assistant Director Schools Email: rittika.chandaparruck@britishcouncil.org Phone: +91 (0)11 41497330 Arijit Ghosh Head School Programmes Email: arijit.ghosh@britishcouncil.org Phone: +91 (0)11 41497376 Girish Ingle Head Research and Development Email: girish.ingle@britishcouncil.org Phone: +91 (0)22 67486778 NORTH INDIA Aman Kaur Programme Manager North Email: aman.kaur@britishcouncil.org Phone: +91 (0)11 41497266 SOUTH INDIA Aarthi Santhanam Programme Manager South Email: aarthi.santhanam@britishcouncil.org Phone: +91 (0)44 42050665 EAST INDIA Rukmini Ghosh Programme Manager East Email: rukmini.ghosh@britishcouncil.org Phone: +91 (0)33 40074361 WEST INDIA Ivy Cabral Programme Manager West Email: ivy.cabral@britishcouncil.org Phone: +91 (0)22 67486762 22

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Connecting Classrooms is a global education programme for schools, designed to help young people to develop the knowledge, skills and values to live and work in a globalised economy, and contribute responsibly both locally and globally. It aims to build the capacity of teachers to integrate a range of core skills into the curriculum, therefore improving learning outcomes for young people and enabling them to become more globally aware and globally competitive. The programme, running from 2015-2018, will build the capacity of 45,000 teachers and 12,000 school leaders worldwide to support them to integrate a range of core skills into the curriculum, with a focus on: Digital Literacy, Critical Thinking and Problem, Creativity and Imagination, Student Leadership and Personal Development, Communication and Collaboration, and Citizenship. www.britishcouncil.org/connectingclassrooms www.britishcouncil.in