A Guide to PEDEC’s Resources;
On ESDGC & Youth Work
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All of the resources below can be borrowed from PEDEC’s Resource library.
This document is a work in progress. If you feel there is anything that we should add to this list please let us know.
Contents
Covering the Basics
Free Resources
The 7 Interconnected Themes of ESDGC
Funding Ideas
Youth Exchanges
Critical Appraisal of Resources
Covering the Basics
“Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship- A Strategy for Action.” Department of Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills. Welsh Assembly Government.
Section 4 covers the Youth Sector. ESDGC can help young people to face this uncertain future by giving them the skills to address a changing world, such as focussing on attitudes and developing values that enable them to take personal action. Within youth work, young people can find positive approaches to uncertain futures.
“Common Understanding for ESDGC in Wales” (for schools; the youth one is not yet published)
The Common Understanding describes the scope and approach of ESDGC across the 3 to 19 age range in schools. To demonstrate the cross-cutting nature of ESDGC and to assist curriculum planning, this Common Understanding has statements on values and attitudes, and knowledge and understanding through a framework based on the following seven interconnected themes.
• Wealth and poverty
• Identity and culture
• Choices and decisions
• Health
• The natural environment
• Consumption and waste
• Climate change
What is ESDGC? Welsh Assembly Government’s ESDGC website
“Global Youth Work. Making Global Connections and Helping to Understand ESDGC.”
Emphasis is placed on participation and active learning, and training sessions consist of videos, personal perspectives, group work, problem solving, photo pack activities, study visits, and role play. Both ESDGC and GYW are not just issues; they are ways of working, starting form personal experiences, negotiating agendas with a dynamic approach. In this way participants take more ownership, and guide their own learning. ESDGC can help young people to face an uncertain future by giving them the skills to address a changing world, such as focusing on attitudes, and developing values that enable them to take action.
“The Young Global Citizens Passport Scheme” Global Connections.
This is an exciting tool for introducing important world issues and linking them to local concerns and actions. It uses activities that are fun, accessible and interactive. It provides ideas for practical projects that give young people the opportunity to make a positive difference to their world. Young people can collect stamps in their passports when they complete each topic. The scheme can be concluded with an exiting visit or trip. Explores 5 main topics; the environment, children’s rights, fair trade, identity, and globalisation.
“Global Youth Work: Good Practice Guide for Wales.”
Showcasing and celebrating the fantastic youth work already going on in Wales. Offers definitions of key terms and examples of organisations and projects throughout Wales and show the many starting points available, the range of settings that global youth work can thrive in, as well as how creative your work can be.
“Global Youth Work: Taking it Personally”Eds. Momodou Sallah and joint editor Sophie Cooper.
Global Youth Work: Taking it Personally is geared towards practitioners who work face-to-face with young people. The ten sections in the pack consider a range of issues including human values; body image; gangs and crime; the clothing industry; refugees; the war on terror; religious identity; music; and sustainable development. Writing in the introduction Momodou Sallah and joint editor Sophie Cooper, Global Youth Work Officer with Cyfanfyd, which works to develop global citizenship in Wales, said: “Globalisation has become of increasing significance as evidenced by the fact that Gordon Brown identified it as one of six priorities to build a ‘stronger, fairer Britain’. It refers to the world coming together due to closer economic, cultural, environmental, political and technological interactions resulting in global interdependence. “The urgency to engage in global youth work – the process of working with young people to make the personal, local, national and global connections and, if need be take action – is exacerbated by the recognition that it goes beyond the moral and green imperatives. It is increasingly linked to the economic imperative and the security and survival imperative. “This means that engagement with Global Youth Work can no longer be about just ‘doing the right thing and easing one’s conscience’. Of equal importance is the growing necessity to recognise the economic and security imperatives for the survival of all humankind.”
Free Resources
The Global Dimension website is a helpful guide to books, films, posters and websites with a global dimension. From climate change to poverty, water to fair trade, you can find resources for all age groups and subjects.
Find your nearest Development Education Centre
If you can't find the resource you are looking for online, or would like further assistance in bringing the global dimension into your teaching, why not contact your local Development Education Centre (DEC)? DECs are independent local centres that supporting youth leaders in learning about global and sustainable development issues and how to 'think globally and act locally'. Many centres offer advice and support, a library service and training.
Oxfam Resources/ book shop
Development Education Association (DEA). This website is a useful starting point for anyone interested in sustainable development and youth work. It provides practical ideas, resources and information on developing work with young people.
Centre of Alternative Technology (CAT) has plenty of free activity sheets to download.
Plan is one of the largest child-centred community development organisations in the world, helping children and their families in 49 of the poorest countries to break the cycle of poverty. They have many copyright free photos and activities to download.
iEARN (International Education and Resource Network) is the world's largest non-profit global network that enables teachers and youth to use the Internet and other technologies to collaborate on projects that enhance learning and make a difference in the world.
Christian Aid. m:power is Christian Aid's programme of free resources for youth leaders. m:power equips you to inspire your group to give, act and pray, to stand alongside people in developing countries and to work for change. m:power is rich with ideas, easily adapted to the flavour of your group and designed to provoke a response.
Youth Topics A free activity sheet containing a complete youth meeting outline on a global issue such as the environment, lifestyle, campaigning or trade.
ESDGC’s 7 Interconnected Themes
- Wealth & Poverty
Fair Trade & Sustainable Procurement
Milking it. Compare the lives of two dairy farmers in very different countries. How are they affected by international trade rules? Who makes these rules, and what can we do to change them?
"50 Reasons to Buy Fair Trade”M. LitvinoffJ. Madeley 2007 Pluto Press
Ideal for use as source or reference material, this well-researched book sets out the wide-ranging positive impacts of fair trade, and explores how we as consumers can make a difference in the fight to end poverty and injustice.
“Banana Pack”2006 DVD Edition, Banana Link 01 Jan 2007
26-minute DVD, A5 booklet, A4 booklet, 4 A2 posters, 3 loose-leaf activity sheets
A multimedia pack featuring a variety of excellent and informative resources for teaching about the banana industry and fair trade.
Set of engaging posters promoting fair trade, labour rights, environmental protection, and the reversal of the 'race to the bottom' in the banana industry
3 sheets with thought-provoking activities exploring how power is shared along the international banana supply chain and how to promote fair trade
Bananas Unpeeled video - introduced by comedian Mark Thomas, this film investigates the social and environmental issues facing banana plantation workers in Latin America and the Caribbean (suitable for ages 13+). Comes with background information booklet
“The Chocolate Game:Delicious Fair Trade Game”01 Jan 2007
Revised and updated for 2007, this best-selling activity game gets players to represent families involved in the cocoa trade in Ghana, Brazil, UK and Belize, so they can understand how international trade affects them. Incorporates fair trade issues, instructions for play, discussion points, and role-play cards. Playing time: 60-90 minutes. Suitable for 18-50 players.
“Looking Behind the Logo:The Global Supply Chain in the Sportswear Industry” Oxfam 01 Jun 2004.
Starting by contrasting the Olympian ethos of fair play with the unfair conditions endured by sportswear producers in poor countries, this flexible resource makes the global supply chain relevant to children's lives. Through an imaginative role play game, activities and discussions, pupils can understand why workers are denied their basic rights - and consider how to stop worker exploitation.
“XChanging the World” RISC 31 Dec 1997
A flexible and comprehensive pack that introduces global trade issues through a variety of fun activities. It features lots of ideas, games, and role plays that enable pupils to see how current trade laws benefit rich countries whilst increasing poverty and inequality. Real-life case studies that include the manufacture of Nike trainers, the role of transnational corporations and the impact of tourism in Goa all help pupils to think about the role we have as global citizens.
“The Poverty Challenge.”Christian Aid
Take The Poverty Challenge! Christian Aid’s latest simulation game, players take on the role of families form six countries to experience the impact of poverty and how sustainable development and training can improve their livelihoods.
“Fairtrade in a Box” is a game that involves learning about Fairtrade and hand made artefacts from around the world. From reading clues, you place the artefact on a world map, and then discover how that particular group benefited from working with the Fairtrade foundation, such as improved water and education facilities.
The Trigger Issues series presents single objects that have had far-reaching impact on the modern world. Each item is explored through its effects on society and often surprising cultural connections. Exposing topical items in a new light these are short, sharp and provocative booklets.
“Diamonds.” By N. van der Gaag The ultimate 'rocks': desired, possessed, traded, stolen, smuggled and - literally for many - to die for.
“Kalashnikov AK-47.” By G. Burrows. An everyday item (in many countries) with iconic status and strange cultural symbolism.
“Mosquito.” By R. Swift. The constant battle against the tiny foe and its deadly disease, and its cultural impact through history .
“Condom.” By P. Allen. A brief history of contraception and a fascinating look at this crucial piece of latex.
“Football.” By C Brazier. A diverting look at the history, politics and extraordinary paradoxes of the beautiful game.
“T-shirt.” By T. Wells. An exploration of cotton and fashion through this most ubiquitous item of everyday wear.
“Trade Rules are Nuts.” Video by Christian Aid.
A short but extremely nutty film about trade injustices. This is a flim about nuts. And Trade. And how trade rules are nuts. While rich countries get richer through trade, poor countries are getting poorer. The luckiest nut in the world, Mr Peanut, takes your youth groupthrough a fun-filled, shocking and inspiring real-life adventure that shows that the way trade works at the moment is nuts!
“Bananas & (Cocoa) Beans.”
This pack investigates our links with people across the globe through trade in food and drink products. It starts by raising awareness of our global links, and then goes on to look at the negative impact these links can have. Fair trade is introduced as a positive alternative, and ways in which we can all take action for positive change follow on from this.
- Identity & Culture
Race equality & International Partnerships
Oxjam Global Music Lessons 14-19
The REWIND ProjectExpose the myths and falsehoods that are used to justify racism that blights our communities. The REWIND Project has its roots in Detached Youth Work with young people on the streets of the West Midlands, partly as a reaction to Far Right influences on young people and also negative attitudes from professional staff around issues of ‘race' and identity.
“Show Racism the Red Card”2006 Edition,
Produced by the campaign against racism in football, this exciting multi-media pack is a favourite in schools. The DVD features a powerful anti-racism message, using football to raise subjects such as racism, identity, stereotypes, global citizenship, and civil rights. The pack is suitable for all ages, and comes with a comprehensive educational booklet full of ideas for follow-up activities and discussions.
“Learning to Participate:Human Rights, Citizenship and Development in the Local Community” Birmingham DEC, 1996.
Learning to Participate focuses on a case study of Handsworth, Birmingham. It examines the issues facing this community, such as racism, unemployment, poverty, and policing and includes valuable statistics, case studies, media reports, and diagrams. A useful resource for work on racism and citizenship.
“Peer Learning: A worker’s guide. Training and supporting peer educators.” M. Harvey for UK Youth
An indispensable manual for those training young people for the role of peer educators. Peer Learning offers clear guidelines and a flexible structure that can be used in various settings across differing levels of participation by young people. It is suitable for work on a range of topics such as crime, bullying, or citizenship etc.
“Facing Aggression”By J. Hopkinson & D.Owens-Rawle for UK Youth. An essential reading for anyone who comes into contact with disaffected young people and confrontational situations. This resource provides case studies that present real-life examples of aggressive behaviour and explain how to; prevent confrontational incidences, diffuse challenging and aggressive behavior, re-engage with young people and alleviate tension after successfully managing conflict, build bridges of communication and trust, develop policies to protect staff safety and create a safe and welcoming environment.
“Words Hurt Too” G. Russell for UK Youth
Words Hurt Too offers those working with young people information on all aspects of bullying including; the signs of bullying, promoting an anti-bullying environment, raising awareness of bullying, developing policies to combat bullying, step-by-step guide to managing bullying. Words Hurt Too will provide ideas and group work activities that equip young people with, increased assertiveness, the strength to resist threatening and manipulative behaviour, the ability able to ask for help, increased self-esteem.
“Festivals Together: A Guide to Multi-cultural Celebration.”
by S. Fitzjohn, M. Weston, J. Large. A resource guide for celebration, and for observing special days, according to traditions based on many cultures, this book brings together the experience, sharing and activities of individuals from a multi-faith community - Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh. It draws on backgrounds as diverse as North and West Africa, the Caribbean, China, India, Ireland, Japan, New England, the Philippines and more. Its unifying thread is our need for meaning, for continuity and for joy. Here are stories, songs, crafts, activities and recipes.
“If the World Were a Village.” D. J. Smith.
This is a book about the world's people. Beautifully illustrated and laid out simply, this book allows the reader to conceptualise the whole world as if it were a single village inhabited by one hundred people. In this imaginary village, each person would represent 62 million people from the real world. By 'shrinking' the world's population, David Smith makes proportions and relationships more meaningful, and statistics more manageable. For activities;
“Eye to Eye Passion.” CD.
A collection of passionate music featuring Celtic ballads, Gregorian chants, High Octane Soukous from Africa, a love poem from the Indian subcontinent, the carnival sound of Trinidad, classic flamenco, and much more.
“Consuming Cultures.” By J. Seabrook
A wide-ranging and sensitive exploration of local versus global, underlining the economic roots of cultural identity.
- Choices & Decisions
Thinking about the consequences of our lifestyle decisions
Making Sense of World Conflicts
Communicating messages and persuading people to support campaigns.
Developing rights
Planet X. Imagine your own planet and work out what kind of rights you are going to have.
UNICEF Youth Voice provides a platform for children and young people, who want to create a world fit for children. Youth Voice is a chance for children and young people to speak up for children who don’t have the chance to speak up for themselves. Make a video, join a campaign, attend a roadshow, play quizzes and write poetry.
“Young Activists Series” Community Links 01 Jan 200
With an easy-to-use format and humorous illustrations, the three workbooks in this series offer practical tips to young people who want to become engaged in their local communities. These are 'do-it-yourself' manuals, packed with useful ideas, advice and exercises to help students develop the skills they need to take part in community projects or to start their own. Used by schools in teaching citizenship. Included in the collection: