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International Education Week (IEW) 2012 ran from 12-16 November and provided a fantastic opportunity for schools to take part in a week of celebrations to mark the importance of international education in the UK. 

 

This year’s theme was ‘Use Your Voice’ where schools from across the UK got interactive with us through a host of exciting initiatives. See some of the events that took place below and read the stories from schools who got involved. Please note these events are now closed.

 

Use your Voice: BBC World Class

The British Council and BBC World Class invite you to be part of UK-wide debates during International Education Week 2012. Each day, BBC World Class will be running live debates on the theme of ‘use your voice.’

Take a look at the debate topics for each day.

 

  • Monday 12 November – Use your voice where you live.
  • Tuesday 13 November – Use your voice in your school.
  • Wednesday 14 November – Use your voice outside school.
  • Thursday 15 November- Use your voice taking a stand.
  • Friday 16 November – Use your voice to report.

 

It’s easy for a school to get involved.

  • In class, pick one or more of the debate topics and spend time discussing your local issues around the theme before the debate. You can also invite your partner school to do the same.
  • Share your issues together and then decide on three things in school life you would like to change and share with young people globally.
  • Participate in the debate, during which, you can email your thoughts and issues to worldclass@bbc.co.uk.

 

The content reflects the themes of the school partnerships strand of our new global education programme Connecting Classrooms. The teaching themes are:

  •    Identity and belonging
  •   Sustainable living
  •   Fairness and equality
  •   Rights and responsibilities
  •  Conflict and peace.  

 

Use Your Voice: Skype in the classroom

Skype in the classroom is a free and easy way for teachers to open up their classroom. Meet new people, talk to experts, share ideas and create amazing learning experiences with teachers from around the world.

During IEW 2012 we are giving schools the chance to find out more about how the Skype in the classroom works and how it can be best used to develop international school partnerships - ideal for programmes like Connecting Classrooms. 

Be part of our interactive live online presentation. We will be holding the same session on the two following dates. Register now:

UPDATE - sorry, these sessions are now full. If you want to ask us a question about these webinars, please e-mail chris.swift@britishcouncil.org.

 

Use Your Voice: Tell us your story

To celebrate IEW 2012 we are asking young people from all over the UK about the difference an international education in school has made to their lives. 

This is a chance for students to report for the BBC and have an online report featured on the BBC website. Stories must be text based and should include some pictures. 

Here are some story suggestions.

  • Write us a news report about the type of international project work you’ve been doing with your school.
  • Write us a news report about how you are preparing to work with your partner school and what you hope to get out of it.
  • Write us a news report about how learning about your partner school and their way of life has made a difference to your life.
  • Write us a news report about any other extra activity you have done at school because of your global education and the difference this has made to you and your friends.

Schools/young people interested in getting involved should contact dan.foster@britishcouncil.org or call +44 (0)161 957 7011 for more information on how to write a brilliant story for the BBC.

 

Use Your Voice: Connecting Classrooms Webinar

Connecting Classrooms is a global education programme for schools. It offers school partnerships; professional development courses; school accreditation; and the chance to share best practice with international counterparts. 

This is your opportunity to meet some of the team and hear from some of the teachers involved with the programmes in Pakistan and Sudan. It’s also an opportunity for you to pose the questions you want answering.

  • What are the benefits to young people?
  • Where can I get help with completing my grant application form?
  • How long does the project run for?

Our live online talks take place during IEW 2012 at times to suit you and your school.

Times and how to get involved.

 

Use Your Voice: Get involved in our programmes

IEW 2012 is also an opportunity for you and your school to get involved with a range of programmes through British Council Schools Online.

  

 

Use your voice: Get your school in the media

The easiest way to get the attention of your local media is to fill in the blanks in our template press release. 

 

  • The parts you need to fill in are in red, but don’t forget to change them to black when you’ve finished.
  • Send the completed press release to your local media. As well as your local newspaper, think about sending it to your local radio and TV stations – but only if you’d be willing to speak on the radio or be filmed.
  • If you need any help getting hold of media contacts in your area – or any other media advice – you can contact Mark Moulding in the British Council press office on +44 (0)20 7389 4889 or mark.moulding@britishcouncil.org.