 11 cluster partnerships have been established, linking 44 schools in the UK with 67 schools in India. All the clusters designed their individual Joint Curriculum Projects focussing on subject areas like dance & sports, art & culture, science & technology, and environmental studies. The Contact Seminar organised in early October in Delhi (attended by 50 representatives from the clusters in India and the UK) provided a good spring board for the schools, wherein they not only registered their partnerships but also had worthwhile discussions on the key themes and objectives of their joint curricular work.
An ICT workshop on enhanced teaching and learning experiences using creative collaborative technologies was held at NCSL, Nottingham, and was attended by 44 delegates.
With 60% schools from the state-funded sector (in India) and embarking on international collaborative work for the first time
(mainly the Navodaya Vidyalayas), the stage is all set to witness
a 'step change' in the educational relationship between the UK
and India.
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“UKIERI… what started out as a 'nice idea' has now become an integral part of the curriculum, inspiring and motivating pupils, staff, governors and parents
alike. We strongly believe in 'working outside the box' and
are constantly looking for opportunities to go beyond the confines and restrictions of the National Curriculum. UKIERI certainly provides us with the real experiences needed to facilitate real and meaningful learning.” |
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Dyfrig Ellis, Headteacher,
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Lonlas, Wales |
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