Aylesbury Develpment Education Centre

Address:
Ivinghoe Village Centre
2 HIgh Street
Ivinghoe
LU7 9EP

Tel: 01296 662700
Website: www.adec.nildram.co.uk
Contact Person:

Organisation Status:

• Registered Charity

Activities Information:

Overall aim/mission of the organization:
Formed in 1988, ADEC's mission is to promote Development Education within the Aylesbury Vale community. ADEC's overall aim is to encourage Aylesbury Vale citizens to be global citizens and to: deepen understanding of inter-dependence and connections around the world; encourage greater awareness of individual and community responsibility campaign for for positive action for justice, peace and sustainability encourage development education practice and resources in schools and groups support co-operation and closer working between schools and community

Educational goals and objectives of the organization:
ADEC can offer ... Free sessions and activities in schools, with youth and community groups (Assemblies, class sessions, In service training for staff...) Resources for teachers, group leaders and other educators covering most subject areas (Videos, artefacts, photo-packs, activity ideas, exhibition materials...) through our extensive resource library Projects with local schools including: The Heat Is ON! Discrimation & Poverty Culture and Diversity - Bollywood Dance workshops 'All Together Now' Poster Competition and calendar Involvement in events and exhibitions on global issues (e.g. for Christian Aid Week, Fair Trade Fortnight…) Information about resources, organisations, publications, speakers etc

Educational services provided to schools:

Main educational services provided:

• Classroom based activities
• Professional development for teachers
• Initial Teacher Education and Training
• Advice and Consultancy
• Resources and Information

Target groups:

• Nursery schools
• Primary / Middle schools
• Secondary / High schools
• 6th Form / Further Education
• Higher Education

Geographical areas covered:

• Buckinghamshire and surrounds

Cross curriculum dimensions included:

• Global dimension and sustainable development
• Community participation
• Identity and cultural diversity
• Technology and the media
• Enterprise
• Creativity and critical thinking
• Healthy lifestyles

Fees for services:

 

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