Amicus-MSF
Global Learning Award winners 2002
The 2002 Global Learning Award was won by the Amicus-MSF project, Working for a Better World: the Certificate in Global Labour Studies.
This a unique distance-learning course gives trade union members the opportunity to explore the vast and complex issues of globalisation. The course is run by a partnership of Labour and Society International, Amicus-MSF and the University of Leeds, and is funded by the Department for International Development.
"The Certificate in Global Labour Studies will help equip our representatives and members with the knowledge and skills to prosper in a globalised economy and at the same time promote international cooperation and solidarity."
Brian Kelly, Education Officer Amicus (MSF Section)
More examples of practice:
- Devon Development Education
informal community education at the Global Centre in Exeter - Preston College and Lancashire Global Education Centre
Global Perspectives in English literacy programme - Walsall College of Arts & Technology
'Achieving Together' citizenship programme for young people - Cornwall College: working with trainee teachers in the post-16 sector
to develop their expertise to disseminate global educational values - Croydon College: Constructive Dialogue on Globalisation Issues
project focussing on the A level Economics, Business Studies and Sociology programme - Pendleton College and Christian Aid
developing a sustainable global learning strategy across the college - Wigan and Leigh College: Dispelling the myths
making links with FE instutions in India and China a springboard for teaching and learning about global interconnectedness.