Early learners at Aberlour Nursery embarked on an exploration of similarities and differences in Scottish and Chinese culture in order to help develop the children’s understanding of the wider world and Scotland's place in it.
Research on the value of using a Storyline approach to engage young learners was carried out after a continuing professional development session at Aberlour Nursery. It was found to be an ideal way to introduce the children to aspects of global citizenship.
This was followed by a meeting with the local authority early years officer, who had recently taken part in a Scottish Continuing International Professional Development study visit to China. She had knowledge and resources that could be shared to enhance the introduction of Chinese persona dolls and make a Storyline approach more authentic.
Together staff planned a cross-cutting approach to embedding global citizenship in the early years curriculum. This would be an exploration of similarities and differences in Scottish and Chinese culture in order to help develop the children’s understanding of the wider world and Scotland's place in it.
Background
Aberlour Primary is situated in the village of Aberlour in Speyside, Moray. The roll is currently 139 children in six classes and two nursery classes.
The classrooms, though of a traditional design built in 1897, are fully equipped to deliver a curriculum for the 21st century.
The priority at Aberlour is to ensure that the educational experience for those in the school is happy and fulfilling and leads to well rounded, knowledgeable individuals who are successful, confident, effective and responsible.
Staff value and actively seek the contribution made by parents and the local community to learning and teaching and the general welfare and positive, outward-looking ethos of the school.
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