The British Council’s work with school systems aims to improve learning outcomes for young people. Research has shown that in order to participate in a global economy, young people need to be equipped with core skills, which supplement the traditional curriculum, a largely subject-focussed approach. These are also referred to as deep learning skills, 21st century skills, transversal skills or core skills and competencies.
“Our Connecting Classrooms programme is a proven model of UK-SA co-operation in 21st Century teaching and learning. This new stream – focusing on Core Skills development - is vital addition to teacher development; it will refresh how a leader thinks about their school and motivate them to drive up standards in SA and UK schools,” said Colm McGivern, British Council Country Director, South Africa.
To ensure that the core skills that we base our schools strategy on are in line with the British Council’s international cultural relations purpose, we have drawn from existing frameworks, and developed our own list of six core skills, as follows:
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Collaboration and communication
- Creativity & imagination
- Citizenship
- Digital literacy
- Student leadership & personal development
British Council therefore invites interested individuals and or organisations to offer facilitation services in the delivery of this programme.
Deadline for applications: 26 May 2016
To apply, download the documents and complete the application and send to Remo.Chipatiso@britishcouncil.org.
Priority will be given to facilitators based in Northern Cape, Free State, North West and Limpopo provinces and who can deliver workshops during the week as well as on weekends. Facilitators must have a valid passport at the time of application and foreign nationals must have the right to live and work in South Africa.
Please direct any questions to Remo Chipatiso at Remo.Chipatiso@britishcouncil.org.
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For more information, please contact:
Remo Chipatiso – Head of Education, Sports & Society, British Council South Africa
Email: Remo.Chipatiso@britishcouncil.org | Tel: 011 560 9322 | Mob: 082 809 9989
