Global Teenager
Take a look at some of the reports produced by previous participants
Click on the map to see all of the countries
where GTP is active
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Global Teenager
Take a look at some of the reports produced by previous participants |
Click on the map to see all of the countries where GTP is active |
The Global Teenager project allows young people to work together on a structured programme to explore themes that affect us all.
The project runs twice a year, September to December and February to May. During the project your group will be linked with their peers in up to a dozen countries, working together on-line . You need to make a commitment of at least one hour per week for the whole project.
For a leaflet giving more details about GTP - Click Here
For a sample Scheme of Work - Click Here
Circles are available at three levels: Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced and in English, French, Spanish and Arabic. To see examples of recent topics click on the links below.
English Language Learning Circles MFL Learning Circles
Resources and support during the project are available FREE to centres in the UK however there is a compulsory Leader's Training Day for centres new to GTP - Click Here for more details
GTP was a great opportunity for my students to have real interaction with students from completely different backgrounds. It was amazing to see them getting very interested in the project. It has been one of the most positive experiences I had since all students learnt a great deal about each others culture and other ways of living.
Cristina Gainza, Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School, GTP Participant 2009 and 2010
Resources and Support Available
If you are interested in joining the project please email gtp@iearnuk.com
International Learning Circles
The powerhouse behind the Global Teenager project is the Learning Circle, a proven concept created by Margaret Riel. Learning Circles are virtual environments for intercultural exchange and learning. Twice a year, under professional guidance, groups of 8 to 12 teams from all over the world form a Learning Circle by linking up via e-mail or World Wide Web. New communication tools such as web blogs, wikis and chats are used as well. The discussions in the circles are conducted in English, French, Spanish, German, and Arabic.
The teacher plays a key role in the process. The classes select a theme from
a shortlist of topics such health, environment, human rights, globalisation
or simply My Life. For the next 10 weeks the pupils in each Learning Circle
communicate via email or wikis on that one topic, using a structured programme.
Inclusive
Although the Global Teenager project initially started as a project designed just for high school students, the project has now expanded and also includes all ability learners aged 9 to 18. Global Teenager
offers a place to learn for all.
