Connecting Classrooms is an International School Partnerships project connecting schools in 6 countries in East Asia with the UK. Launched in Malaysia in 2008, the project sees teachers and pupils in 60 schools across four states – Penang, Johor, Pahang and Sarawak—engaged in active dialogue with their counterparts in the UK, Thailand and Vietnam.
Working in close partnership with the Curriculum Development Department of the Ministry of Education (CDD) and State Education Departments, the project contributes to the development of students as Global Citizens.
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work with partner schools on collaborative curriculum projects, which enable learners to interact across geographical boundaries to enhance their understanding of each other’s societies, languages and cultures. |
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are supported to work towards full Global School Award accreditation, which recognises the school’s commitment to forming international partnerships and developing global citizens. |
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become part of a global online community that enables teachers to network with one another in a range of teacher forums, and offers guidance in the use of ICT tools that develop and sustain partnerships. |
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receive access to professional development opportunities for teachers and school leaders, which builds capacity to support international partnerships and to lead the school in an international environment. |
In July 2010, Ernst & Young got involved in Connecting Classrooms when their staff were despatched to train teachers and Form 1 and 2 studetns from 30 schools in Penang, Pahang and Johor on Interpersonal skills, after first being coached by the British Council on trainer training techniques.
The project was a resounding success and enthusiastically received by the schools, prompting Ernst & Young to renew their commitment to the project by working collaboratively with the British Council and the Ministry of Education in developing a Joint Curriculum Project centred on Business.
Known as “Kids in Business”, this project will see Ernst & Young staff help teachers and students develop the knowledge and skills for real-world commerce.
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