developing global citizens support for reflection and engagement
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Developing Global Citizens
Support for Reflection and Engagement
Section 1
Developing Global Citizens within Curriculum for Excellence
Education for Citizenship, International Education, Sustainable Development Education
What’s the Big Idea?
Rationale – Why Use a Developing Global Citizens Approach?
• Legislation and International Agreements
• International Imperative (UNESCO)
• The Scottish Government’s Strategic Objectives
• Values – wisdom, compassion, justice and integrity
• CfE - better outcomes for all children and young people
The implications and legacy of war
Addressing misunderstandings and
conflict between political, cultural, ethnic and
religious groups
Poverty, malnutrition and starvation
Issues surrounding the distribution of wealth
The impact of climate change
Global economic challenges
Managing the planet’s diminishing resources
The implementation of basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are
entitled
Living in an increasingly technological age
Examples of Global Challenges
Discuss
• What is a Global Citizen? Consider the skills, values, attitudes, knowledge and understanding required
• What is meant by Developing Global Citizens? Consider our role in developing the three themes of DGC
Principles of Developing Global Citizens
• Know, respect and care for the rights, responsibilities, values and opinions of others in Scotland, and understand Scotland’s role within the wider world.
• Develop an awareness and understanding of engagement in democratic processes and be able to participate in critical thinking and decision making in schools and communities at local, national and international level.
• Understand the interdependence between people, the environment, and the impacts of actions, both local and global.
• Appreciate and celebrate the diversity of Scotland’s history, culture and heritage and engage with other cultures and traditions around the world.
• Think creatively and critically and act responsibly in all aspects of life, politically, economically and culturally.
Principles in PracticeReflect on how the principles have been unpacked in the
‘Developing global citizens’ resource.
To what extent do these principles embody the key elements of ..
• Education for Citizenship,• International Education and• Sustainable Development Education?
Engage, Enable, Empower
Section 2
Getting Started....Moving On
For Reflection
• What are we already doing to embed a DGC approach across the curriculum?
• What are the areas for development?
‘A wider perspective’
For further reflection on your current practice and future planning:
Refer to ‘Developing Global Citizens within Curriculum for Excellence’ or visit the
Learning and Teaching Scotland website.
Implications for Practice
• Building on your current practice, what are the implications for what you teach?
• Building on current practice, what are the implications for how you teach?
Section 3
Opportunities and Openings
Choose an engaging stimulusEnterprise in Education
Sustainable Development Education
Health Promotion
International EducationGlobal Citizenship
Activity 1
Design details
Manufacturing processes
Design and Making skills
Logo/advertising/marketing
Ethical shopping
Wants v Needs
Child Labour
Childrens Rights
Fairtrade issues
Sourcing of raw materials
Environmental issues of over farming and
manufacturing processes
Study of a country where main raw materials are
produced – India, location, geographical
features, culture, customs etc.
Peer Pressure/ Bullying
Physical activity opportunities
Correct clothing for task
For exemplification of ‘Developing global citizens within Curriculum for Excellence’ visit the Inspiring practice webpage.
Next stepsThe journey may be different for everyone.You may wish to consider some practical action at this stage in order to take global citizenship forward within your own learning and teaching context. You may also consider identifying opportunities to plan for DGC :
•Across subjects•Through progressive coherent experiences for learners•By developing partnerships with key individuals or local, national and international organisations
Contact The Developing Global Citizens TeamLearning and Teaching ScotlandThe Optima58 Robertson StreetGlasgow G2 8DUEmail: [email protected]
www.LTScotland.org.uk/globalcitizenship