There are a variety of organisations involved in and dedicated to the support of development education provision. These development education providers can deliver services ranging from classroom materials, to guidance on embedding a global dimension in the curriculum, to training and professional development.
Development Education Centres (DECs) can provide support to schools, teachers and other organisations that are involved in the delivery of development education. DECs are generally small operations, but are staffed by experts in development education and are a valuable source of information and support for teachers working to embed a global dimension in the curriculum.
Specific services vary from centre to centre, but a typical DEC will have a library of resources, classroom materials for sale, and may be able to assist schools in the production of their own materials. Some DECs also deliver training to teachers and individuals involved in the development of a global dimension within the curriculum. We recommend that all schools involved in global school partnerships should contact and work with their local development education centre.
In the UK, each country has an umbrella body that supports the work of DECs. These networks can help you to identify your local DEC and which centres are in the best position to provide the support you require.
Larger non-governmental organisations such as Oxfam, Save the Children and Action Aid also provide support for teachers who are embedding a global dimension in the curriculum. These organisations have departments dedicated to raising awareness of development issues, and regularly publish briefings and classroom materials for schools. They use the experience gained from their direct involvement in developing countries to inform their development education activities.
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