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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 14h

Looking to explore this #BlackHistoryMonth's theme of "Standing Firm in Power and Pride" in the classroom?

Check out our resource which explores the life of Nelson Mandela and connections to the Scottish anti-apartheid movement, and links to modern day injustice.

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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 5d

Looking to take a Global Citizenship Approach to STEM in the Primary Classroom?

Join us for this session in partnership with Dynamic Earth where we will identify links curriculum links, explore ways to plan primary STEM topics with a Global Citizenship approach, and more!

🔗 buff.ly/mZqkzPZ

A Global Citizenship Approach to STEM in the Primary Classroom
Professional learning for educators from Scotland's Development Education Centres
Tuesday 28 October 2025
4pm-5:30pm
Suitable for: Primary level

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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 7d

Looking to develop your confidence in teaching students how to analyse media, identify bias, and understand the influence of digital platforms?

Join us for this free session full of interactive activities and practical strategies in partnership with @tie.scot.

🔗 buff.ly/mHt8ual

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One World Centre @oneworldcentre.bsky.social · 13d

It's #FairtradeFortnight & we've a wide range of #FairTrade & #GlobalCitizenship links & resources here on our website:

oneworldcentre.org.uk/resources/

Helping you to make connections between #UNCRC #SDGs #ThisIsLfs and so, SO much more! It's all more than an add-on & enhances learning/teaching

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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 8d

Have you seen @howdec.bsky.social's latest resource?

This creative Toolkit supports upper primary & secondary teachers to facilitate creative, learner-led "artivism" projects focused on social justice.

✅Curriculum for Excellence links
✅Links to the UNCRC

🔗 highlandoneworld.org.uk/for-teachers...

Art for Action
A Creative toolkit for teachers

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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 8d

Have you heard about our fully-funded, year-long GTCS accredited Professional Learning programme Learning for a Better future? Applications for Cohort 3 are open!

Connect with like-minded pratitioners from across Scotland & join us for this transformational learning journey.

Apply: buff.ly/IwVGJ1S

Learning for a better future
A Global Citizenship approach

How do we empower our learners to build a fairer, more sustainable future?

Our FREE GTCS accredited Professional Learning programme will connect you with like-minded practitioners from across Scotland, taking you on an inspiring learning journey through Global Citizenship education.

Key components of the programme include guided professional reading, online national training workshops, local mentoring, enquiry-based teaching, facilitated reflection sessions and a learning log.

Aplications for 2026 now open.

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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 12d

Looking for free, high quality materials to support the revised SQA Migration and Empire History module?

This free session explores the brand new resource pack with 15 ready-to-use lessons exploring the impact of Scots on indigenous peoples, cultures and lands.

📅 29 Sept, 4-5.15pm

buff.ly/JAtQQwq

Decolonising the SQA Migration and Empire module
An event for History teachers who want to bring a more critical, globally-aware perspective to the Migration and Empire unit- with practical tools, fresh insights, and ready-to-use lessons.

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Nuzhat Uthmani @nuthmani.bsky.social · 17d

#Antiracist education is needed more than ever. Schools, HE & FE need confidence to tackle the rise of hate in society more than ever. Join our inaugral #CPD event for all educators across Scotland to think about how to face this challenge, increase confidence and build a movement towards peace ✌🏽

Educators for Peace @educatorsforpeace.bsky.social · 17d

Sign up here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/responding...?

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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 15d

Applications for Cohort 3 of our fully-funded, year-long GTCS accredited Professional Learning programme Learning for a Better Future are open!

Connect with like-minded practitioners on this learning journey through Global Citizenship education.

📅 Apply here by November 14th: buff.ly/CVR7Wir

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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 16d

Are you a history teacher looking for support in talking about the global impact of Scots settlers as part of the SQA Migration and Empire module?

Join Scotdec and the University of Stirling for this online session exploring the brand new resource pack.

🗓️September 29, 4-5:15pm

buff.ly/JAtQQwq

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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 16d

Looking to build a Rights Respecting culture in your Early Years setting?

Join us for this session exploring the UNCRC Articles & practical ways of embedding them.

🧠 Interactive activities & strategies
📝 Signposting useful resources & tools
👥 Time to reflect with colleagues

A rights-based approach in the Early Learning and Childcare sector

Join us to explore how to embed Children’s Rights in the Early Learning and Childcare sector.

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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 18d

Have you explored our latest resource antiracisted.scot?

Join us for this workshop where we cover the practical activities in the resource. These help explore identity, diversity, fairness and belonging in the classroom.

🔗 buff.ly/gCFYbIb

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

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One World Centre @oneworldcentre.bsky.social · 20d

#FairtradeFortnight starts Mon (22)

This Theory of Change from #WFTO offers solutions to the issues of #fairness & #justice that #FairTrade aims to tackle

The Principles of FT fit well with work on #GlobalGoals & #UNCRC too. Much more than an add-on, they enhance learning

wfto.com/about-wfto/o...

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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 21d

Have you checked out our latest resource antiracisted.scot?

Join us for this workshop where we explore the activities that provide practical ways of approaching identity, diversity, fairness & belonging.

🧠 Practical strategies
🧰 Classroom tools
👥 Time to reflect with colleagues

buff.ly/gCFYbIb

WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 22d

Looking to build a Rights Respecting culture in your Early Years setting?

Join us for this session exploring the UNCRC Articles & practical ways of embedding them.

🧠 Interactive activities & strategies
📝 Signposting useful resources & tools
👥 Time to reflect with colleagues

buff.ly/mF8KxZ3

A rights-based approach in the Early Learning and Childcare sector
Professional learning for educators from Scotland's Development Education Centres
Tuesday 23rd September 2025
4pm-5pm
Suitable for educators working with Early Level learners in both ELC and Primary settings

WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 22d

Looking to help your learners with Climate Anxiety?

Join us this week as we discuss how eco-anxiety manifests and practical ways of building learners' agency and ability to take positive action.

🧠 Interactive activities
🧰 Classroom tools
👥 Time to discuss with colleagues

🔗 buff.ly/9MOCIIh

Climate Anxiety in the Classroom: A Global Citizenship Approach
Professional learning for educators from Scotland's Development Education Centres
Thursday 18th September 2025
4pm-5.30pm
Suitable for educators working with second-fourth level learners.

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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 23d

Looking to understand more about decolonising the curriculum at a secondary level? Join us for this session where we will explore how colonialism has impacted learning.

🧠 Interactive activities
🧰 Classroom tools and methodologies
👥 Space to discuss with colleagues

🔗 buff.ly/QfzCO8Q

Learning for Sustainability: Decolonising the Secondary Curriculum
Professional learning for educators from Scotland's Development Education Centres
Wednesday 17 September 2025
4pm-5.30pm
Suitable for: Secondary level

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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 23d

Have you seen our latest resource antiracisted.scot?

Join our workshop where we will explore practical ways of approaching themes such as identity, racism, and equipping young people to take action.

🧠 Interactive activities
🧰 Classroom tools
👥 Space to reflect with colleagues

🎟️ buff.ly/o8GE0Vm

Using Scotland's new Anti-Racism Education Resource: a workshop for Primary

Join us to build your professional confidence in exploring Anti-racist Education (ARE) in the primary setting.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 27d

Primary educators have you checked out our latest resource antiracisted.scot?

Come to our workshop full of practical ways of approaching themes like identity, belonging, race & racism.

🧠 Interactive activities
🧰 Classroom tools & methodologies
👥 Space to reflect with collegues

buff.ly/6ZSTZPo

Using Scotland's new Anti-Racism Education Resource: a workshop for Primary Practitioners
Wednesday 17th September 4:00-5.30pm

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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 28d

Looking to understand more about how colonialism has impacted the curriculum? Join us for this session where we will explore methodologies and tools to support and anti-racist approach in the classroom.

✔️ Practical activities and methodologies
✔️ Useful resources

Book here: buff.ly/QfzCO8Q

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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 28d

Looking for something shorter?

Why not sign up for our Learning for Sustainability: Anti-ableism in Education session in November. Drs. Sian Jones and Clare Uytman will share their research and resources to support educators to increase their disability literacy.

Learn more: buff.ly/e1XcOmr

Learning for Sustainability: Anti-ableism in Education

In partnership with Queen Margaret this session supports educators who don't feel confident talking about disability in the classroom.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 28d

Have you heard about QMU's short course Disability Confidence for Educational Practitioners?

This 6-week online course starting in September is perfect for educators looking to confidently discuss disability with primary school learners.

Sign up by 15 September: buff.ly/FNosknZ

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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 29d

Have you checked out our latest resource antiracisted.scot?

Join us tomorrow for our workshop exploring all the resource has to offer on your Anti-Racist Education journey.

🧠 Interactive activities
💭Practical strategies
🧰 Classroom Tools
👥 Time to discuss with colleagues

🔗 buff.ly/YWLf3H2

Anti-Racist Education for Secondary Teachers
Wednesday 10 September 2025

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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · 29d

Are you looking to better understand Global Citizenship and its value in the classroom?

Join us tomorrow for our free session, full of interactive activities and practical resources to support you in the classroom. Connect with other teachers on their Global Citizenship journey.

🔗 buff.ly/MO5gExT

Learning for Sustainability: Global Citizenship Approach at Primary Level
Professional learning for educators from Scotland's Development Education Centres
Wednesday 10 September 2025
4pm-5.30pm
Suitable for: Primary level

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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · Sep 8

There's still time to sign up for our free workshop on Wednesday! Join us as we explore practical ways to build ARE in your classroom and school setting.

Book your space here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/anti-racist-education-for-secondary-teachers-tickets-1389292584519

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