Subject: Making the links between Health and Wellbeing and global citizenship, a joined up approach to initiatives |
Stage: Primary/Secondary |
Target Group: Primary / secondary teachers |
Links to National Priority: NP4 Values and Citizenship |
Links to HGIOS: 3.1 Teachers' planning |
Links to HGIOS: 3.3 Pupils' learning experiences |
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Description |
Aim: To take an active learning approach to mental, emotional and social health using a body of well respected global education resources. The session will help make connections to citizenship education and show how Sustainable Development Education impacts on all 4 aspects of health and wellbeing within a Curriculum for Excellence. Sharing and learning through school partnerships can do much to enhance Health and Wellbeing. |
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Content: The methodology of Development Education materials will be highlighted as a means to deliver content, making global connections to local issues, as well as developing the core skills, particularly communication, working cooperatively with others, problem solving and decision making - all skills so important for health and wellbeing. Activities will foster emotional literacy, especially empathy for others. Developing informed attitudes about rights and responsibilities will be a key part of the course. A critical approach to food and diet will support the physical aspects of health and wellbeing. |
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Notes: Can be delivered in school during CAT or as part of a closure day. Please contact janis.keast@highland.gov.uk to arrange.
It can be 1 or 2 hours long. |
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Location |
Venue: Your school |
