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Since October of 1997, we have consulted
with representatives of global education groups, teachers
and students across Canada on how to make this resource relevant,
useful and inspiring for teachers and students.
Two hundred and twenty teachers participated in a survey on
how global and environmental education strategies are implemented
in their schools. Meetings were held in four Canadian provinces,
and more than 50 teachers and student groups were contacted
by telephone in others.
A rough cut of the video was piloted in an additional 50 schools
in eight provinces and the Yukon. Students and teachers made
recommendations about the script and content of the video.
Teachers were asked to comment on how the themes presented
in "Kids Who Care" relate to their
curriculum and to suggest additional ways to make curriculum
links. Ministry of Education officials and the former Global
Education Consultant at the Canadian International Development
Agency (CIDA) were also consulted.
The result is an easy-to-use resource that provides suggestions
for lesson plans across your curriculum. Background information
is supplemented by engaging activities for the students and
easy-to-photocopy black-line masters for the teacher.
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