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Unaccompanied and Separated Children in the Mediterranean Region Year of publication: 2024 Author: Pierre Cazenave Corporate author: International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) | European Union (EU) This work was designed to shed light on past and current dynamics that influence international migration (from and within the region), gather the perspectives and analyse the narratives of Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC) in an attempt to understand the reasons that underpin the mobility of unaccompanied and separated children from and within the region, also with a view to provide recommendations on how to better provide for their specific needs in different contexts. The study placed a special emphasis on 3 selected countries in the MENA region (Morocco, Jordan and Lebanon) while valuable information and data gathered in 2 European Union (EU) countries, Greece and Spain, were also used. 
Critical Interculturality and Anti-racism: Tackling Migration and Diversity With Young People Year of publication: 2023 Corporate author: Entreculturas | European Union (EU) Through this guide, educators, teachers, professionals who support youth groups, as well as anyone who works or wants to work with young people on this topic will be able to find useful tools to generate educational spaces from which to build more tolerant societies. It is available in Spanish and English, and in it readers will be able to find key concepts that will help them become familiar with the language and approaches used in matters of migration and diversity, practical tools for working with young groups, as well as self-assessment exercises and reflection questionnaires through which to review their own perspectives on cultural diversity and migration narratives. 
A Diverse World Year of publication: 2023 Corporate author: Entreculturas | European Union (EU) This publication is Entreculturas' pedagogical proposal to educate everyone in global citizenship. With it we intend to contribute to the training of people capable of exercising active and committed citizenship, of transforming their environment and of assuming as their own the global challenges of our time as well as the fulfillment of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. This publication collects activities from previous publications, with the difference that it has been adapted to an easy-to-read model to make it much simpler and more accessible for people with functional diversity. The activities address three major themes: 1.) Defense of the environment, 2.) Gender equality, and 3.) Interculturality. By addressing these topics we seek to promote reflection on the different global challenges that affect us and learn about the different ways to contribute to these causes. 
Tackling Controversial Issues in the Citizenship Classroom: A Resource for Citizenship Education Year of publication: 2012 Author: Lesley Emerson | Mary Gannon | Conor Harrison | Valerie Lewis | Anne-Marie Poynor Corporate author: City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee (CDVEC). Curriculum Development Unit | European Union (EU) The purpose of this resource is to provide teachers with the opportunity to reflect on a number of issues associated with teaching controversial issues in the classroom. It offers a practical approach which allows students to explore controversial issues which arise in citizenship and other areas of the curriculum in a way which is safe for both teacher and students. 
Teacher’s Guide for Culture and Arts Activities in Schools Year of publication: 2019 Author: Beatrice Polato | Xavier Verhoest Corporate author: Comitato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo dei Popoli (CISP) | European Union (EU) | UNESCO | UK aid This guide was designed as a curriculum to be used by teachers and mentors who facilitate modules and sessions aiming at involving school children in the study of cultural heritage, peace, inclusion and gender equity through artistic expressions. It has been tested and used by teachers in 24 schools in Somalia between 2018 and 2019, involving a total of 48 teachers and about 700 children. It contains text in Somali for activities. 
Who in the World Am I?: An Activity and Enquiry Pack about Values and Identity for SMSC and British Values Year of publication: 2018 Author: Caroline Harmer Corporate author: Cumbria Development Education Centre (CDEC) | European Union (EU) | Global Schools Program Who in the World Am I is a resource pack for teachers and children who want to actively explore their own identity from the personal right through to being part of a family, a community, a country and becoming a global citizen. The activities develop progressively through the global learning themes of valuing diversity and skills of self-awareness and reflection. 
Philosophy for Global Learning: Tried and Tested Stimuli Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: Cumbria Development Education Centre(CDEC) | European Union (EU) | Global Schools Program Philosophy for Global Learning has been created as a flexible and practical resource for teachers of all levels of experience. It is for those who want to teach global awareness to children through the structure of Philosophy for Children. Philosophy for Global Learning is aimed for use with children in Key Stage 2 but some parts can be used with younger children. 
Equality in Second-level Schools: A Training Manual for Educators and Trainers Year of publication: 2014 Author: Mary Gannon | Karen O'Shea Corporate author: Equality Authority | European Union (EU) This resource is based on two and a half days of training delivered to second-level teachers on how to guide discussion and take action on equality in the curriculum and the school. The activities and resources provide ideas and methodologies to engage students in discussing and taking action on equality, human rights and social justice issues in the classroom, the school and the community. These include issues relating to the 9 equality grounds in Irish equality legislation: gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race and the Traveller community. Exploring and taking action in these areas supports the development of key skills across curricula including critical and creative thinking, communication, active citizenship and working together. 
Global Youth Work: Activities for Global Citizenship Year of publication: 2014 Author: Kate Allen | Charlotte Dwyer Corporate author: Scotdec | European Union (EU) | Government of Scotland This resource has been designed for youth workers and other professionals working with young people to promote global youth work as a mainstream practice across Scotland. Each chapter contains practical activities, background information and resources aimed at encouraging young people to think about their own lives and how they connect with others. Examining these topics within the framework of social justice, human rights and sustainable development enables young people to reflect on how their behaviour and actions impact on people and issues locally and globally. 
Issue to Action: English; Teaching Toolkit for a Fairer World Year of publication: 2020 Author: Stephanie Flett | Lesley Bloomer Corporate author: Scotdec | European Union (EU) These materials were created by English teachers in Scotland. The first activity introduces the need to hear multiple stories of the world and our place in it. There then follows three units with a focus on climate change, refugees and how we engage with the ‘other’. They include short introductory activities as well as a series of lessons exploring the topics in more detail. A range of stimuli is included – poetry, biography, images and film clips. All activities are mapped to Curriculum for Excellence benchmarks and reference the relevant SDG.