Initial Teacher Training and Education

DEP is working on a Global Dimension* in Initial Teacher Education and Training project funded for three years by the Department for International Development (DfID) Development Awareness Fund from 2003-2006. DEP is working with the Institute of Education at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU).

The overall objective of the project is to enable and enhance the ability of teachers to address the global dimension in the classroom. It aims to reshape and develop the ITET courses at MMU and build capacity to deliver Continuing Professional Development courses and Insets in the region.

A major feature of the project is trying to assess staff and student skills, attitudes and values with regard to the global dimension.