• explore and make sense of the big issues in the world
• think critically and creatively about topical and controversial issues
• deconstruct issues and events and consider them from a range of perspectives
• communicate with people from a range of countries and cultures

• develop self-awareness and a positive attitude to difference
• argue a case on behalf of themselves and others
• reflect on the consequences of their own actions now and in the future
• link learning to taking responsible action
• participate in society as active and responsible global citizens

iEARN projects tackle a wide range of topics including the "big issues in the world" including climate change, globalisation, world poverty, child soldiers, sustainability, causes of conflict, racial and religious diversity.  Young people are challenged to analyse and consider the issues from multiple perspectives.  For an example of the results produced by a Year 7 group who looked at the issue of conflict  over water - click here

To achieve these outcomes learners need opportunities to:

• explore global dimension concepts including conflict, diversity, human rights, interdependence, social justice and sustainable development
• participate in sustainable global partnerships, which can be powerful and exciting ways of brining a global dimension into a classroom
• make links between personal, local, national and global issues and events
• appreciate the importance of a global context and engage in a range of culturally diverse experiences

• critically evaluate their own values and attitudes, appreciating the similarities between people everywhere and learning to value diversity
• develop skills that will enable them to identify and challenge injustice, prejudice and discrimination
• understand and potentially make their own distinctive contribution to local and global communities
• consider probable and preferable futures, and how to achieve the later

The iEARN network of teachers and young people in 150+ countries provides opportunity to explore issues via direct contact with those affected.  As well as partnership/twinning the network can be used to gather information, share ideas etc with a diverse group of peers. 

Participants are challenged to explore their own role and responsibilities as both national and global citizens and to develop the skills to be active participants in their community.

The global dimension can be taught through:

• whole school development plans, policies and ethos
• subjects, with links across subjects being made through common topics and themes - iEARN projects are all curriculum linked
• separately timetabled thematic days, activity weeks and events, often including block timetabling - iEARN UK deliver workshop days and Learning Circles provide structured activities for block timetabling or class delivery

• activities integrated into the routines of the school - iEARN projects and Learning Circles are being delivered by class room teachers as part of their curriculum delivery
• collaborative curriculum projects with partner schools in other countries - iEARN has more than 2 000 000 members in 150+ countries AND representatives in-country to support partnerships
• visits, assemblies, out of hours learning and bring experts into the school - iEARN UK can provide visiting speakers, video conference lessons, on-line delivery etc.

any combination of the above!