Partners
The FCAW for Teachers Programme is for all who share the belief that education can help build a world where animal welfare matters, and animal cruelty ends.
The Programme is relevant for all those active in one of the following Partnership groups:
- National and local governments, ministries of education and other relevant decision-making departments
- Teachers, lecturers, trainers and support staff; teacher training and professional development providers
- NGO’s, charities and voluntary bodies from animal welfare, humane education, environmental education sectors, or other related areas
Joining the Partnership
If you, or your organisation, would be interested in becoming an IN AWE Partner, please contact us >>
What are the main animal welfare education learning outcomes?
- To know that animals have needs, that humans interact with other animals, that we share our environment with other living being
- To understand how human actions can affect animals and other living beings and that as a result we owe them a duty of care. To understand that we are frequently faced with moral dilemmas and that people hold different opinions
- To acquire skills of effective communication (so that we may better explain our ideas and responsibilities), demonstrating appropriate levels of care and of empathy
- To develop and show attitudes of kindness, respect, responsibility
What is the role of research and development within animal welfare education?
As Animal Welfare knowledge and awareness of related issues continue to grow globally so does our knowledge of animal welfare education. Keeping abreast of new knowledge and initiatives is vital. Networking, links with Partners, reporting and recognising good practice, carrying out/commissioning research, the publication of academic peer reviewed papers, participation in conferences, etc. are all aspects of Research and Development appropriate to this Programme.
Quality assurance within the FCAW Programme
It is not WSPA’s intention to coordinate the work of other Partners, or to set or oversee standards in AWE. However, we do propose, for consideration by others, achievable minimum standards we believe are required to gain the professional confidence of those who share the goals of this programme.
