PeaceJam

Developing Responsible Global Citizens Through PeaceJam
Notes on session by Tom Baker (head of Oslo International School) at ECIS Courageous Leadership Conference, Istanbul April 2011

CIS Definition of Global Minds
Ethical practice
Global Citizenship
Service
Leadership
Communication and access to learning
Flags...foods...festivals...fashion...friends...Facebook
Curriculum connections
Character and Leadership Development Programs
Global Organizations and Social Enterprises

PeaceJam...a program involving Nobel Peace Prize winners and students
The program has 3 components:
1. Inspiration
2. Education
3. Action

Part 1
Students study lives and work of 12 Peace Prize Laureates
Students engage with Laureates at PeaceJam Conferences
Global sharing of and collaboration on Call to Action

PeaceJam Conference
Location: Bradford University UK
Cost: 45 Euros plus accommodation plus air travel
Duration: 2 days
Ss take part in workshops with mentor and laureate
Ss present their service projects
Ss take part in Inspiration Ceremony

Part 2
3 levels of participation
Level 1:Age 5-11 Juniors
Level 2:Age 11-14 Leaders' Curriculum
Level 3:Age 14-19 Ambassadors' Curriculum

Part 3
Global call to action on 10 most pressing global issues
Set up PeaceJam Club led by mentor

Project Process:
1. Pick your issue
2. Check out facts
3. Dig deeper
4. Make a plan for action
5. Just do it
See www.peacejam.org for on-line mentor training

Results:
1. Develops understanding of global issues
2. Enriches curriculum
3. Creates service learning opportunities
4. Fosters inspiration and collaboration opportunities
5. Fosters collaboration with other schools

See www.oslois.no