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Here’s some useful resources for Business: JC-Business not_business_as_usual_resource-3 how_the_world_works_2_ WorldTradeGame-2 How the World Works presentation WWGS 1.2.18-2 Just_Connections_Just_Trade_A_Teaching_Resource_about_Africa_2018_ Beat the System Lesson on Root Causes Business1-2 The Business of Food-2 PMIA A Business Studies Development Education Transition Unit Resource Pack (PDF) banking-on-shaky-ground-school-resource_activitiesfinal Business & DE 1 pager Beyond_the_Symbols_Post_Primary WWGS-BusinessStudies_LR accounting_for_justice  

Root causes lesson It’s important to explore look at the root causes of broad issues of poverty, injustice and inequality-asking the question ‘Why?’ and digging a little bit deeper with students is an important part of Global Citizenship Education. It helps students make connections with their own lives but also gives them a good sense of the types of action …

The World Trade Game or the Trading Game is one of the most effective simulation games to enable students realise the inequality of the world trading system. There are several versions but they all have the same aim. It’s always important to debrief after this game properly. WorldTradeGame-2 trading_game_intro_to_the_game_tcm16-28864 trading_game_leaders_instructions_tcm16-28865 trading_game_after_the_game_tcm16-28867

One of the root causes of poverty, inequality and injustice in the world is unfair trade. In this resource, learners will explore some of the perspectives of people in countries effected by unfair trade, and examines how individuals have overcome barriers to forming successful businesses. Learners will get the chance to consider the options available in seeking ways to combat …

The resource provides students with the opportunity to explore how structures of poverty and inequality are maintained on a global level. Students will also consider the role that they play in the world and how they can help change the way the world works by assuming their responsibility as global citizens. A strong emphasis on audiovisual resources and active learning …

Global Citizenship/Development Education themes, such as needs and wants, sustainable development, globalisation and trade, form part of the learning in junior cycle Business Studies. This resource aims to support Business Studies teachers to teach through a global justice lens, a lens with great educational benefits, which meets the requirements as laid out in the junior cycle Business Studies specification, and …

Deirdre Kelly’s workshop on How the World Works on the 1st of February WWGS training in City West