Looking through both lenses: exploring long term school partnerships from the perspectives of both Cumbrian and Tanzanian teachers

Ager, Jennifer (2022) Looking through both lenses: exploring long term school partnerships from the perspectives of both Cumbrian and Tanzanian teachers. Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning (CCGL) Programme: Practitioner Research Fund Papers Volume 10. Development Education Research Centre (DERC), Institute of Education, University College London (UCL).

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Abstract

This research project aims to illustrate the journey of school partnerships between primary schools in Cumbria, UK and Moshi, Tanzania. Using a qualitative approach, the study shares the processes involved from making first contact with an oversees link school to expanding a successful model of partnership working to a cluster of schools in both countries. The shift of moving from a charitable giving approach to one of social justice, and how this has been achieved, is a suggested method for other schools who currently have school partnerships or are due to embark on the journey. This research focuses on three main themes: sustainability; reciprocity, and equity. By using an insider researcher to construct the narrative of the research and explore the themes, an honest, subjective insight highlighting the successes, obstacles and scope for longevity is shared.

Item Type:	Report
Publisher:	Development Education Research Centre (DERC), Institute of Education, University College London (UCL)
ISBN:	9781739651442
Departments:	Institute of Education > Initial Teacher Education Institute of Education > Primary PGCE
Additional Information:	Jen Ager, Role Lecturer in Education and University Partnership Tutor, University of Cumbria, UK.
Depositing User:	Jennifer Ager
Date Deposited:	05 Dec 2023 16:42
Last Modified:	13 Jan 2024 13:01
URI:	https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/7467

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