September 2008
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this month
Global Learning Quest: Sport - Levelling the playing field
This learning quest challenges lower-secondary students in exploring the economic, social, health and human development factors which contribute to a country’s ability to compete in international sporting events. The learning quest is also available for download.
http://www.globaleducation.edna.edu.au/globaled/go/pid/3613
Global Journeys
Six Victorian teachers have begun sharing their reflections on the introduction of global education into their curriculum. Their brave writing will strike a chord with most educators and hopefully inspire them to give global education a prominent place in their own educational setting.
http://www.globaleducation.edna.edu.au/globaled/go/pid/3651
Calendar
International Literacy Day
8 September
Imagine not being able to read the TV guide, food packets or instructions on medicine labels. International Literacy Day highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies. While literacy rates have improved there are still many people unable to read or attend school. Even young people attending school may only be able to attend some of the time, find themselves in crowded classrooms or without a teacher. The ILD, Education for All and the U.N. International Literacy Decade (2003 to 2012) all aim at addressing these needs.
Useful URLs
http://portal.unesco.org/education/en/ev.php-URL_ID=41141&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html
See also the backgrounder, case studies and teaching activities at: http://www.globaleducation.edna.edu.au/globaled/go/pid/27
International Day of Democracy
15 September
Throughout history, democracies have flourished, been threatened or dismantled, and re-emerged in societies all over the world. The involvement of the people in the public affairs of their countries is more likely than any other form of government to ensure basic freedoms and equality, meet the needs of everyone and preserve or restore peace.
http://www.ipu.org/dem-e/idd/overview.htm
Clean Up the World Weekend
17-19 September
Promoting community action as the key to long term environmental change, Clean Up the World, in conjunction with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), brings together businesses, community groups, schools and individuals in a range of activities and programs that positively improve local environments.
http://www.cleanup.com.au/en/Activities/clean-up-the-world-weekend-2008.html
See also the backgrounder, case studies and teaching activities at: http://www.globaleducation.edna.edu.au/globaled/go/pid/15
International Day for the Protection of the Ozone Layer
16 September
Whilst the rate of ozone depletion is slowing, the annual ozone hole serves as a timely reminder that we are not out of the woods yet. This commemoration around the world offers an opportunity to focus attention and action at the global, regional and national levels on the protection of the ozone layer. The links offer useful backgrounder, downloadable posters, e-cards, and a short animation about the ozone layer
http://ozone.unep.org/Events/ozone_day_2008/index.shtml
http://www.environment.gov.au/atmosphere/ozone/international-day.html
Australian Citizenship Day
17 September
Australian Citizenship Day is an opportunity for all Australians to reflect on the meaning and importance of our citizenship. We can use this day to reflect on the values which underpin our democracy - equality and respect for each other’s beliefs - and other aspects of Australia and our way of life.
http://www.citizenship.gov.au/news/announcements/citday.htm
http://www.civicsandcitizenship.edu.au/cce/
International Day of Peace
21 September
Peace is a common desire for peoples throughout the world. The establishment of the United Nations in 1945, at the end of the most devastating war in human history, was an embodiment of this universal desire. 2001-2010 is the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World. There is no better time to join the global movement to educate for a sustainable culture of peace.
http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/peace/index.asp
http://www.un.org/events/peaceday/2007/index.shtml
http://www.globaleducation.edna.edu.au/globaled/go/pid/554
World Tourism Day
27 September
The main purpose of World Tourism Day is to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic values.
http://www.unwto.org/wtd/about/en/about.php?op=1
Try our Global learning Quest ‘Lovely Laos’
http://www.globaleducation.edna.edu.au/globaled/go/pid/2534
Resources
Web
UNAIDS 2008 report on the global AIDS epidemic
The report documents considerable progress in many countries in addressing their national epidemics. A six fold increase in financing for HIV programmes in low- and middle-income countries 2001–2007 is beginning to bear fruit, as gains in lowering the number of AIDS deaths and preventing new infections are apparent in many countries. Progress remains uneven, however, and the epidemic’s future is still uncertain, underscoring the need for intensified action to move towards universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. Multimedia presentations, statistics and the complete report are available at:
http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/HIVData/GlobalReport/2008/2008_Global_report.asp
Mapping Our World
Oxfam has created this great interactive resource for 8-14 year olds to assist in their discovery of understanding the world through maps. Suitable for use with an interactive whiteboard there are three structured activities for each of the three lessons. They are supported with teachers’ notes and plenary questions.
Lesson One – introduce students to maps and globes
Lesson Two – explores map projections
Lesson Three – investigates how different projections and orientations affect our view of the world.
http://url.edna.edu.au/QtNn
OzSpirit
Caritas Australia, the Catholic Church’s agency for aid and development, produces OzSpirit a free, fortnightly e-magazine that provides teachers with a wealth of up-to-date material about issues of spirituality, justice and global education. Each issue includes background information on current justice topics with teaching strategies, news, feature articles, opinion pieces, reflection, a guide to relevant television shows and websites. Subscribe at
http://www.ozspirit.com/
Print
No-nonsense Guide to World Poverty
This book explores the meaning and causes of poverty and calls for a radical rethink about how we live our lives.
World Poverty for Dummies
In this book you not only find out about the causes and manifestations of poverty but you discover inspiring stories of change and the actions you can take.
Get Connected – Issue 4 – Child Rights
The latest edition of the World Vision magazine helps students understand the UN Declaration on the Rights of the Child and explores a range of child rights issues around the world. It highlights a case study of child labour in India and a DVD including an overview of child rights and personal stories from child labourers. This issue also looks at supply chains and the ways that different organisations are addressing the issue of child labour.
http://www.worldvision.com.au/learn/schoolresources/
AusAID
updateHot Topics
Pacific Partnerships for Development
39th Pacific Islands Forum in Niue
Australia Builds 1000 Schools in Indonesia
Support for Nauru
Tackling the Global Food Crisis
Australia Provides Further Assistance to Afghanistan
http://www.ausaid.gov.au/hottopics
Media Releases
Aug 18, Seasonal Worker Pilot Scheme
Aug 14, Australian Humanitarian Assistance Following Conflict in Georgia
Aug 12, Australia Indonesia Partnership Reaches 1000 Schools - 1000 to Go
Aug 12, Australia Increases Support for Food Security in Indonesia
Aug 11, Australia Commits up to $2.5 Billion (21.25 Trillion Rupiah) to Indonesia
http://www.ausaid.gov.au/media/latest.cfm
Relief in Sight
A photographic display focusing on AusAID's disaster relief program is travelling around Australia.
Newcastle Charlestown Square 1 -5 Sept 2008
Penrith Westfield Penrith 9 -13 Sept 2008
Bathurst Bathurst Chase 17- 22 Sept 2008
Orange Metro Plaza 25 -30 Sept 2008
Dubbo Orana Mall 3 -9 Oct 2008
For further details and educational support materials.
http://www.reliefinsight.com.au/
Global Education around Australia
One Just World
One Just World is a new series of free after-work public forums, with outstanding speakers tackling some of the big issues in international development. One Just World is presented by AusAID, the International Women's Development Agency and World Vision, in partnership with six Australian universities. Upcoming forums are:
• Wed 10 Sep Adelaide Will the world be able to feed itself by 2050?
• Tue 7 Oct Brisbane Millennium Development Goals … where are we up to?
• Tue 21 Oct Canberra New partnerships for development
• Wed 29 Oct Melbourne If water is life, what do we do when it runs out?
The accompanying website provides articles from previous forums and opportunities to be part of an ongoing debate.
Full details
http://www.onejustworld.com.au
2008 Human Rights Photography Competition
The competition, which is being run in association with the Human Rights Medals and Awards, shares this year’s official UN Human Rights Day theme: ‘Dignity and justice for all of us’. The three categories for competition are: Under 18 (male), Under 18 (female) and 18 and above (age at 30 June 2008).
Entries close: Close of business Friday, 31 October 2008
Competition information
http://www.humanrights.gov.au/photo_comp
Queensland
Essentially Global 9am – 3pm Tuesday 9 September
The Global Learning Centre with SOSEAQ is running a series of professional development workshops linking Global Education and the SOSE essential learnings. The first one is in the Sunshine Coast at Immanuel College, Maroochydore and costs $23 including morning tea and lunch. For more details of the program and the registration form please download this file.
http://www.vision6.com.au/download/files/06414/571976/Rural+and+regional+PD+flyer+2008.pdf
Victoria
Waters of Tuvalu: A nation at risk 5 August - 16 November 2008
This exhibition at the Immigration Museum explores the effects of climate change on Pacific Island nations. It poses the challenging question: What would you do if you had no homeland? The survival of the islands of Tuvalu is expected to be dramatically affected in coming decades by rising sea levels through the impact of climate change, leaving Tuvaluans effectively stateless.
The exhibition will explore how Tuvaluans living in Melbourne are struggling with the idea that their nation and heritage will cease to exist altogether.
http://museumvictoria.com.au/Waters-of-Tuvalu
Western Australia
Poverty reduction workshop 4pm – 6pm Thursday 11th September
In preparation for Anti-Poverty Week (12th- 18th October, 2008) Primary and secondary teachers are invited to a workshop using interactive activities for the classroom which explore questions such as:
What is poverty?
Who are the poor?
What are the causes and consequences of poverty?
How can poverty be reduced?
One World Centre, 5 King William St, Bayswater 6053
Email Kylie to register.
education@oneworldcentre.org.au
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