Explore activities from the new national ARE resource at First and Second level, providing practical ways to approach a range of themes such as identity, belonging, race and racism and equipping young people to take action.
Is this for me?
This course is perfect for
- Teachers who are committed to developing their own racial literacy
- Teachers who are just beginning their ARE journey and teachers who are building on previous professional learning
- Primary teachers looking for practical ways to build ARE in their setting
- School leaders who are interested in a whole school approach to embedding ARE
Why should I attend?
- Anti-Racist education is a national priority and this session supports the wider work of Scotland’s Anti Racist Education Programme.
- The resource links to Education Scotland’s Anti-Racist Curriculum Principles, Oxfam’s Global Citizenship Curriculum, UNCRC and GIRFEC.
- The session will develop your confidence in exploring issues of race and racism with your learners.
- Learn and share good practice in ARE with colleagues across Scotland
- Leave with practical resources that you can immediately use in your classroom in order to develop a anti-racist approach to your teaching and learning.
What should I expect?
🧠 Interactive activities to deepen professional understanding
💭Practical strategies to support critical thinking and questioning
🧰 Classroom Tools and methodologies to use in your context
🧑🏫 Examples of good practice across Scotland
🔗 Links across the curriculum and to current frameworks and policy agendas
📝 Signposting useful resources to support your journey
👥 Time to reflect and discuss with colleagues
Data Protection
When you undertake free professional learning with the Scottish DECs we will continue to hold your information until this Scottish Government funded programme concludes. This is in line with the GDPR legitimate interest provision. We will always strive to be fair, transparent and lawful in the way we hold or use your information.
