Through www.YOUTALK.ORG.UK sixth formers and their teachers can engage in active discussion and evaluation of world and national events. This will help prepare them for informed and active citizenship.
The website features live news feeds and blog posts on the global issues of the day and includes a weekly quiz, polls, video clips and competitions.
Chairman of TEAM, former head teacher, Laurence Smy says school leavers often have little understanding of current issues, which get little attention in the curriculum. “This lack of understanding and inability to make a proper contribution to debates on national and international themes can lead to frustration, alienation from the political process, and a belief that only violence can change policies and attitudes.”
ABOUT TEAM:
TEAM is an independent, non partisan charity committed to making a difference. It helps school students (Years 12 and 13) and their teachers increase their knowledge of world affairs and the institutions of international co-operation. Founded 50 years ago to promote understanding of European and Atlantic matter, it has no political affiliations, is non sectarian and non partisan.
TEAM organises conferences for sixth form students on national and international themes at universities and schools. The charity offers its services free to universities and schools and speakers at its conferences who include prominent academics, diplomats, representatives of the Media, NGOs and international organisations give their time and expertise without charge.
TEAM also organises international study tours for university and school teachers to Brussels, New York and Washington DC and awards participating teachers generous bursaries to defray the cost.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Laurence Smy, TEAM Chairman,
email. info@youtalk.org.uk or call 07884351752.
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