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Highland One World Global Learning Centre

@howdec.bsky.social

Providers of professional learning and resources to support Global Citizenship Education across the North of Scotland. www.highlandoneworld.org.uk #GlobalCitizenship #LearningforSustainability

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Our next SDG seminar is for primary and secondary teachers across Scotland.

Join us for this session with Mohamed Omar to hear lived experiences of asylum in Scotland and try out teaching methodologies to address the misinformation around the asylum issue in the UK.

🎟️: buff.ly/YTUiI9c

05.02.2026 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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GTCS registered teachers in Highland!

Still time to sign up for our Introduction to Anti-Racist Education professional learning sessions. The course for Highland Secondary teachers is this Monday!

03.02.2026 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Global Teachers' Network: Sing as a Global Citizen! Join this GTN session to hear from teachers and experts using music as ways towards engaging pupils with social and environmental justice.

Delighted to be welcoming Fischy Music to our upcoming Global Teachers' Network.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/global-tea...

21.01.2026 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rights across the curriculum: Teaching About, Through and For Rights This course will help you to develop a rights-based approach across your teaching, learning and wider school life. On Microsoft Teams.

Some spaces still left for this free professional learning session for all GTCS registered teachers in Scotland. See you there?

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rights-acr...

13.01.2026 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Burns, Belonging and Song: A Bitesize Lesson Plan
Explore this classroom-ready lesson linking Burns, music and art ahead of Robert Burn's Day in this bitesize CPD session.

Burns, Belonging and Song: A Bitesize Lesson Plan Explore this classroom-ready lesson linking Burns, music and art ahead of Robert Burn's Day in this bitesize CPD session.

Looking for a new exciting way to explore Burns and his relevance to contexts today?

Join us for this lesson plan where we will explore Burns as an inspiration for Karine Polwart's song about welcoming others and belonging.

πŸ“… January 15, 5.30pm-6pm

Book your free place here: buff.ly/e6cgwRl

07.01.2026 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Global Teachers' Network: Sing as a Global Citizen! Join this GTN session to hear from teachers and experts using music as ways towards engaging pupils with social and environmental justice.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/global-tea...

04.12.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our next Global Teachers Network on 11 December focusses on using music and song for effective global citizenship education. With the amazing Fischy Music!
All GTCS registered teachers welcome.
Register▢️ tinyurl.com/fsmtzvf6

03.12.2025 09:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is #InternationalDayfortheAbolitionofSlavery - aiming to raise awareness of modern slavery & remember the history of the trade in enslaved people. Check out this fab resource for exploring slavery with 2nd & 3rd level learners, by our partner centre @wosdec.bsky.social
πŸ‘‰ aadamsbairns.org.uk

02.12.2025 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Secondary teachers! We've just launched a series of new padlets - collections of fantastic global citizenship education resources for all secondary subjects. Take a look if you're wanting ready to use inspiration tailored to your subject.
shorturl.at/wVRyL

25.11.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Still spaces available for the next seminar in our SDG series, free for upper primary and secondary teachers across Scotland. Carbon Colonialism: How rich countries export climate breakdown, with Dr Laurie Parsons. More info and booking here ▢️ shorturl.at/DKCJm
#LearningforSustainability

25.11.2025 12:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A group of people in a room, listening to a panel discussion on climate justice.

A group of people in a room, listening to a panel discussion on climate justice.

Terrific day at @ouscotland.bsky.social @howdec.bsky.social Mock COP in Inverness today. Talked to a group of students from all over the Highlands about what will happen at #COP30 - as well as the merits and drawbacks of the COP process, and what they can do as citizens. Feeling very energised!

10.11.2025 22:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beyond COP30: Engaging Learners with Climate Justice and Climate Action For teachers planning to engage learners with the climate agenda following the forthcoming COP30 in November 2025.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-cop...

12.11.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Folks in or near Inverness, this talk on Monday 10th Nov will be fab! Free for students and under 18s. Iceland's Green Machine: Climate Positive
www.rsgs.org/event/sarah-...

29.10.2025 11:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Applications are now open for the next cohort of our year-long GTCS accredited course to gain Professional Recognition in LfS (Global Citizenship). For more info on this transformational course, and to apply see www.signpostsglobalcitizenship.org/learning-for...

01.10.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our latest resource is now out in the world! Art for Action is a a creative toolkit to support upper primary and secondary teachers to facilitate creative, learner-led β€œartivism” projects focused on social justice and environmental issues.
Do check it out - and share!
▢️https://tinyurl.com/mr462npf

30.09.2025 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We have boxes of fab books to support Anti-Racist Education available to borrow for Early, First and Second levels. Pick up from Inverness - get in touch! info@highlandoneworld.org.uk To find out which books, and how best to use them, check out our Mirrors and Windows resource▢️ shorturl.at/KPtMZ

10.09.2025 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Using Scotland's new Anti-Racism Education Resource: a workshop for First Level practitioners
Monday 22nd September 4.00-5.30pm

Using Scotland's new Anti-Racism Education Resource: a workshop for First Level practitioners Monday 22nd September 4.00-5.30pm

Looking to build your professional confidence in exploring Anti-Racist Education with your first level learners?

Join us for this workshop exploring the new antiracisted.scot resource.

🧠 Interactive activities
🧰 Classroom tools & methodologies
πŸ‘₯ Time to reflect with colleagues

πŸ”— buff.ly/yqRHexd

08.09.2025 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome back teachers! Do remember to check out ⭐ www.signpostsglobalcitizenship.org ⭐ for engaging and quality assured teaching resources on real world issues from refugees and migration to food and farming. Searchable by topic, level, curricular area and subject, and all available for free online.

20.08.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Still spaces on our online course next Monday! For more info and to book a free space visit shorturl.at/F6hm0
#ThisisLfS
#PlayistheWay

09.06.2025 09:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Administration & Finance Officer with Highland One World – Goodmoves Do you want to be part of creating a more just and sustainable world?Highland One World is seeking a skilled and organised Administration & Finance Officer to join our small, committed team...

Do you want to be part of creating a more just and sustainable world? @howdec.bsky.social are looking for a skilled and organised Administration & Finance Officer to join their small, committed team in #Inverness tinyurl.com/5afe757n Β£26,000 – Β£31,000 pro-rata, 1.5 days per week. hybrid

03.06.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking forward to delivering this course at 5.30pm today. More than 200 teachers and ELC practitioners signed up, but there's still a few last minute spaces if anyone wants to join us!
tinyurl.com/46x25wzb

12.05.2025 09:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Developing Global Citizenship Through Play at Early Level An interactive course for Early Level practitioners to develop skills and confidence to embed Global Citizenship Education through play

It's not too late to sign up to this session which we're delivering on Monday.
Book your place here bit.ly/3SsTbrj

09.05.2025 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Teachers. It's Gypsy, Roma & Traveller History Month. This month is about celebration, education & raising awareness, to help tackle prejudice, change the story, and amplify the voices of Gypsies, Roma & Travellers in wider society.
Check out this new resource from @fft.bsky.social
bit.ly/4m8ODUE

09.05.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What are National Climate Action Plans, also known as NDCs?

Discover what's behind this acronym and how young people can shape a more sustainable future via @unicef.org: www.voicesofyouth.org/young-person...

04.05.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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We now have boxes of books to support Anti-Racist Education available for free loan to any Inverness primary or nursery! 15 fab books for Early, 1st or 2nd level.
For more info and to download our new Mirrors and Windows guide check out shorturl.at/nOmhJ

30.04.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A red graphic poster, adorned with images of speech marks, and the words Workshop Hosts Days one, 28-29 May 2025, Glasgow. The Open University Scotland logo is in a bubble on the right

A red graphic poster, adorned with images of speech marks, and the words Workshop Hosts Days one, 28-29 May 2025, Glasgow. The Open University Scotland logo is in a bubble on the right

A red graphic poster, adorned with images of speech marks, and the words Workshop Hosts Days one, 28-29 May 2025, Glasgow. The Highland One World logo (HOW in large letters) is in a bubble on the right

A red graphic poster, adorned with images of speech marks, and the words Workshop Hosts Days one, 28-29 May 2025, Glasgow. The Highland One World logo (HOW in large letters) is in a bubble on the right

Another #CiSAC25 sponsor, @ouscotland.bsky.social is partnering with @howdec.bsky.social to deliver a workshop on their joint project Art for Action which facilitates β€˜artivism’ in children and young people.

Find out more here: childreninscotland.org.uk/conferences/...

#SpaceforVoices

23.04.2025 09:15 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
White text on a teal background reads Blog: From artivism to action: projects empowering young people to protect their planet

White text on a teal background reads Blog: From artivism to action: projects empowering young people to protect their planet

🌎Whether its developing #globalcitizen skills, inspiring the next generation of #climatechange leaders or getting children exploring the outdoors, this #EarthDay2025 we highlight some projects that are empowering young people across Scotland to make a positive difference.

Read now: loom.ly/dRCOUlE

22.04.2025 09:30 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our new resource is now LIVE! *Mirrors & Windows*, a guide to using books to develop anti-racist education.
- Help to critically reflect on the resources in use in your school & nursery
- Practical guidance for auditing and using books in your setting.
Free to download ▢️ shorturl.at/nOmhJ

18.03.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So proud of our P7 children who represented our school at this afternoons exhibition of ARTivism for our climate - made by over 500 children and young people from across the Highlands.

#ThisisLfS
@howdec.bsky.social

14.03.2025 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Using Scotland's new Anti Racism Education Resource 2nd & 3rd Level (North) An interactive session exploring an Anti-Racist curriculum at 2nd & 3rd Level, for teachers across the North of Scotland.

Calling all teachers in the North of Scotland: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-scot...

05.03.2025 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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