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School linking provides pupils and teachers in both partner schools with valuable learning experiences. Pupils develop their skills of communication and enquiry, reflect on their attitudes towards other people and places, and challenge stereotypical views. They begin to consider their own roles and responsibilities as global citizens, as well as the roles and responsibilities of international communities and institutions such as the Commonwealth, the United Nations and the European Union.
Before involving pupils in a school linking project, teachers need to exchange information with their counterparts and discuss working arrangements and activities. From the outset, teachers must have clear and agreed aims and objectives for the link. Without this preparation, it is unlikely that the material sent or received will be relevant or that the link will be sustainable.
This is an ongoing unit, designed to take place throughout a year or key stage. The partnerships could be used
as a forum for discussion and exchange of views on any of the issues covered during the citizenship programme. It can be used either to set up a new link or to introduce an established link to a new class.
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