DEA
The 21st century has brought a global dimension to every aspect of our lives and it is vital that the UK education system reflects this by offering every person the opportunity to learn about global issues.
DEA defines global learning as education that puts learning in a global context, fostering:
· critical and creative thinking;
·self-awareness and open-mindedness towards difference;
· understanding of global issues and power relationships; and
· optimism and action for a better world.
Global learning is key in helping learners to succeed and society to thrive in a world which faces issues such as global poverty, climate change and racial and religious tensions. DEA is a national organisation that brings together educational agendas related to globalisation and poverty, sustainable development and community cohesion.
DEA's vision is for all citizens to understand the global challenges we face and develop the capabilities to create a more just and sustainable world.
We work on both formal and informal education, which includes schools and youth work, covering ages 5-19 in England and the UK. Influencing policy and curriculum that relates to schools and youth work is central to our work, as is enabling the improvement of practice of those who work directly with young people. Our work is primarily at a national level and is heavily influenced by the experience of our member organisations, who share our commitment to global learning and work directly with schools, teachers, youth workers and communities.
DEA is a registered charity, (no. 291696) and a company limited by guarantee (no. 1737830).
Global learning and whole education
We live in an interdependent world in which our young people will grow up to face profound global challenges. In this context whole education must give every citizen the capabilities to create a more just and sustainable world.
Education about global issues such as sustainability, poverty and inequality, and cultural diversity and cohesion engages and excite learners, impacts positively on a person’s attitude to learning, and helps young people to make the world work for them by acquiring skills necessary to success in a global economy. [1]
Learning about global issues empowers young people to act as global citizens, taking action on the issues that matter to them and campaigning for social progress.[2] When young people are given the choice, they demand global learning.[3] A whole education must offer it to them.
[1] Ofsted, 2009, Education for Sustainable Development [online]
[2] IpsosMORI, 2010, Public Attitudes and Global Learning [online]
[3] IpsosMORI, 2008, Young People’s Experiences of Global Learning [online]
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