Think Global closes its doors, but the work continues
Over the last 35 years, Think Global has co-ordinated and supported a diverse network of individuals and organisations working to promote global learning in England. Read on for further information.
Think Global’s Annual General Meeting
We will be celebrating Think Global’s achievements and sharing information about our next steps.
All are welcome, please do come and join us for tea and cake.
Start the Change update
There has been a lot going on with our Start the Change project over the last few months and there is still lots to do to ensure that projects like this make an impact in the education sector. Here's a round-up of our recent work.
Thinking about critical thinking
John Hopkin, Head of Accreditation at the Geographical Association (GA), discusses the importance of critical thinking, what it means and the best way to approach it in the classroom.
Disrupting the status quo
Faaria Ahmad, Programme Manager at Think Global, reflects on the rise of small companies and entrepreneurs branding themselves as ethical and environmentally-friendly, and targeting conscious consumers.
How do we teach children about Trump?
Teach First participant and Primary School teacher, Phoebe Rudgard, discusses the importance of tackling controversial topics in the classroom and ways in which we can help children better understand these issues.
Q&A with our GEYA 2018 finalist, Thandiwe Banda
This month we feature our Q&A with Global Educator of the Year 2018 finalists, Thandiwe Banda. In her Q&A, Thandiwe chatted to us about the importance of global learning, and challenges she has faced, integrating it into the curriculum.
Q&A with our GEYA 2018 winner, Samantha Olubodun.
In the first of our Q&A's with our Global Educator of the Year 2018 finalists, GEYA winner Samantha Olubodun shares with us the importance of, and challenges she has faced, integrating global learning in to the curriculum.
Global Learning Programme Update
The DfID funded UK wide Global Learning Programme (GLP) came to an end on 31 July. A new programme, the Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning (CCGL) programme is being launched in September.
Understand, think and then act on global issues.
Think Global recently hosted 4 UCL students as part of their Global Active Citizens Programme. During their time with us, they wrote a blog about their experience with understanding a global issue, thinking critically and taking action.