Joint curriculum projects
Joint curriculum projects reinforce the
concept of school partnerships, bringing an international dimension
to the heart of the curriculum. They can revitalise and rejuvenate
school studies, motivating staff and pupils alike.
How do they work?
Partner schools agree a project to work together on over an
agreed period involving one or a number of subject areas, for
example 'How the schools manage waste'. Projects require careful
planning at the outset and effective communication throughout to
work well. You can find out much more in the
Projects and
collaboration section.
Why do they work?
- There's a huge boost in motivation and
involvement throughout the class
- Increased effort and perseverence goes into
presentation; the projects will be reviewed by a peer group
- Produces closer working within teams in the
class - an agreed common aim
- Improves literacy - children check their work
and concentrate harder
- Helps to engage pupils in what would
otherwise be abstract and distant issues, making these complex
issues more immediate, real and accessible
Top tips for topic work
- Joint curriculum projects are best developed
through close working relationships with other teachers at your
partner schools. It's ideal if you can meet each other teachers
face to face
- Remember it is not necessary to match children
by age; you can match by subject
- If you have a subject, but no partner, most
project databases allow you to search for a partner by subject
- If you need a partner quickly, tell us what you
are looking for at partnerfinding@globalgateway.org,
post messages on messageboards at www.etwinning.net
(Europe) or www.epals.com
(worldwide).