Diversity Archives - Oxfam Policy & Practice

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Feminist Principles

09/10/2020

1 documents

6 pages long

Languages: English

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As an intersectional feminist ally, Oxfam believes in ending sexism and that women should be free of political, social, and economic oppression and exploitation. In support of this aim, our work will be guided by 11 principles: 1. I share power 2. I challenge my behaviour 3. I support the feminist movement 4. Nothing about […]

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Picturing Food: Questioning images to enhance visual literacy for ages 7-14

21/09/2018

4 documents

Languages: English

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Photographs are a valuable tool in global citizenship, helping learners to explore similarities and differences; strengthen questioning, critical thinking and cooperation skills; challenge assumptions and stereotypes; build empathy and develop respect for others. Use this colourful collection of images and accompanying activities to help learners aged 7-14 years to consider the importance of food and […]

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We’re not so different – Let’s Stand as One: Consider what we have in common with refugees

09/09/2016

2 documents

Languages: English

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This film is part of Oxfam’s Stand as One campaign which asks the public to stand in solidarity with people forced to flee. Watch the film here. Use it alongside this creative resource for 8-14 years to think about our similarities and what we all need to have a good life. Build empathy with refugees […]

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Your Life My Life: Use film to help learners discover our similarities and differences

02/09/2016

4 documents

Languages: English

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What makes you jump for joy, or laugh out loud? The short films listed below celebrate our love of fun and were filmed in some of the countries Oxfam works in. The accompanying short resource for ages 5-9 uses the films as a springboard for discussion, encouraging learners to identify similarities and respect diversity. Building […]

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Each Picture Tells a Story: English resource for 5-8 year olds with photo stories from Vietnam

13/05/2016

17 documents

Languages: English

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Inspire and develop your learners’ literacy skills using photographs and stories created by children in Vietnam. As part of an innovative project, children from ethnic minority groups in Vietnam were taught to use cameras and asked to capture events from their daily lives. The result is a fascinating collection of photographs and stories which can […]

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Schools of Sanctuary: Learn about asylum seekers and refugees and improve your school’s welcome

28/05/2015

9 documents

Languages: English, Welsh

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Created in partnership with Schools of Sanctuary, this resource for 11-16 year olds enables learners to think about why refugees leave their homes, what challenges they face, how welcoming the UK is to those seeking asylum, and our fundamental human rights. Learners can then turn their attention to their own school and the welcome it […]

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Writing gender in: reflections on writing middle-school political science textbooks in India

20/03/2014

13 pages long

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Writing gender in: reflections on writing middle-school political science textbooks in India

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Feminists regard schooling as a critical site where children are socialised to adopt gender-based identities, and where the process of internalisation of gender norms – begun within the home and community at the earliest stage of childhood – continues. This process makes gender identities, roles, and power relations appear ‘natural’ and normal. Within the realm […]

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We Work Together. Can You? Teaching ideas to help develop cooperation and thinking about peace and conflict on a global scale

28/09/2007

3 documents

Languages: English

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Activities for all ages, looking at why working together is important and linking working together on a small scale to large scale conflicts around the world. Perfect for exploring ideas about different cultures and beliefs. Themes include: Same but different People matter – a web search activity Solving conflict In the news – looking at […]

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Your World My World: Explore the lives of four children from around the world

28/09/2007

14 documents

Languages: English

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Children love learning from other children! This resource for 4-7 year olds, helps learners to explore their own lives – and the world around them – by looking at the lives of four children from around the world. These stories of children from Ethiopia, Brazil, Russia, and India, allow discussion of themes such as “Myself”, […]

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Nelson Mandela: Help learners explore the difference between fact, fiction and opinion

28/09/2007

6 documents

Languages: English

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Explore the life of Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) and the differences between biography and autobiography. Use this resource for 7-11 year olds to support speaking and listening, and develop critical reading and writing skills. Discuss the difference between explicit and implicit points of view, as well as the differences between first and third person narration. Owing […]

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