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"Millions of parents, teachers and children around the world are calling on their governments to provide free, good quality, basic education for all of the world’s children. They are part of the Global Campaign for Education; we add our voice to their call."—Nelson Mandela and Graça Machel
Teachers and students around the world will attempt to break the Guinness World record for the largest simultaneously taught lesson on April 23, 2008.
The 30-minute lesson on the importance of quality education for all will take place in more than 100 countries as part of a campaign to provide every child in the world with the opportunity to receive a quality education by 2015.
The lesson is part of Global Action Week’s (April 21–27) campaign to increase awareness of the plight of those who miss out on the chances in life provided by a good education. The Global Campaign for Education (GCE), a coalition of charities, trade unions and citizens’ groups worldwide, is organizing "The Importance of Quality Education for All"—the biggest lesson plan ever.
Around the world, more than 70 million children are not in school and 750 million adults are illiterate, the majority being girls and women. It is difficult to defend one’s rights and escape a lifetime of poverty when one cannot read, write or count.
Alberta participation
Teachers in Alberta are encouraged to participate in this worldwide event. In Alberta, the lesson must begin at 9 a.m. on April 23. Teachers are encouraged to register in advance. Visit the Alberta Teachers’ Association website for the lesson plan (www.teachers.ab.ca). The Guinness World Records rules and regulations, questions and answers, and an authentication form are available from www.campaignforeducation.org/biggestlesson/.
Be part of the World’s Biggest Lesson and help end illiteracy by increasing awareness of the benefits of quality education.
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