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Learning Objectives

• Interpret information gathered from the audit
• Evaluate needs arising from the audit
• Provide realistic solutions to these needs
• Co-operate effectively as a group

Curriculum Links

• Geography, Citizenship, Language Arts

Eco-Schools USA Pathways

• Global Dimensions

Sample Global Dimensions Action Plan

Preparation

Before completing your action plan, you should carry out a global dimensions audit

Creating the Action Plan

1. Global Dimensions Audit

• Using the data from your audit, identify opportunities to incorporate global dimensions into your curriculum
  

2. Group brainstorming

• In small groups, brainstorm about how to address these opportunities. Groups can be assigned specific issues to address. Alternatively, all groups can be assigned the same prominent issues to achieve a greater variety of interesting ideas
• As a team, discuss and agree on the most effective ideas
• Compile these ideas into a final action plan. See sample sample global dimensions action plan (PDF, 48 Kb), and access a blank action plan (Word document, 33 Kb)
• Assign tasks to appropriate individuals within the team and across the school. Agree on realistic timeframes in which tasks should be completed
  

3. Execution of tasks

• Set aside time for students to carry out the activities they have assigned themselves and to notify other staff and students of the responsibilities assigned to them
• Provide training to staff and students on implementing the global dimensions campaign
  

Follow up

• Set a review date to revisit your action plan as a group. Analyze how far you have come and identify what else you can do
• Schedule a follow-up audit after a few months to measure the effectiveness of your scheme
  

Extension ideas

• Add a section on global dimensions to your school's website
• In regular assemblies, share results, achievements and development plans for the future
• Prepare a school notice board showing achievements
• Involve the local press and radio to let everyone know about the school's global dimensions activities
• Team up with another school to share ideas