Issue to action:
The cost of living crisis
A professional learning resource for teachers to think critically about the impact of the cost of living crisis on the health and well-being of learners.
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Thinking about the root causes of poverty
Key resource list
Issue to Action: The cost of living crisis
Using the resource
This resource is for teachers to support thinking about the impact the cost of living crisis has on learners from upper primary through to secondary.
It has been designed in response to fears and challenges voiced by teachers. Our hope is that the ideas and reflections will build confidence and motivation to seek opportunities to develop critical thinking skills, whilst supporting the well-being of staff and learners.
Scotdec works within the IDEAS network to advocate for a Global Citizenship approach to learning. Using participatory learning methodologies enables young people to develop key skills and values to develop greater curiosity about the world and feel greater agency for positive change. We have curated a Padlet of recommended resources for further learning and teaching.
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Meet the contributors
We would like to thank all of the contributors who have donated their time, sharing their particular expertise and passion surrounding the issue.
We recognise, however, that whilst a range of views and perspectives is included, this resource has
limitations and many voices are unfortunately missing. Please do contact us if you would like to
collaborate and share your views in the future.
Watch this introductory video and meet our valued contributors.
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Our resource website hosts our selection of the best Global Citizenship resources available - relevant to the curriculum, tried and tested by teachers in Scotland and updated regularly.
Our magazine for Scottish schools Stride aims provides a source of inspiration and support for teachers delivering education for Global Citizenship in Scotland.
Issue to Action: The cost of living crisis
Key resource list
We’ve curated a Padlet of resources which support teaching and learning around the cost of living crisis, organised by level and theme.
Funded by People’s Postcode Lottery and the Pebble Trust.
With thanks to:
Sara Spencer, Nuzhat Uthmani, Lewis Ryder-Jones, Eva, Rona & Anthony, Susan Guy, Juliet Harris,
Lyndsay McGhie, James Johnstone, Stella Farrell, Pattie Santalices,
Molly Page from Edinburgh City Council, Tanu Kugathasant from St. Andrews University (student),
Kate Barlow from Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership, and Josh Brown.