Republic of the Philippines

Surigao del Sur State University

Rosario, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur 8300
Telefax No. 086-214-4221
Website: www.sdssu.edu.ph

Name: CHRISLYN C. REJAS

Lesson: CHAPTER 6: WHO IS GLOBAL CITIZEN?

Objectives:
1. To know Who is a global citizen is.

2. Apply their own understanding about becoming a global citizen and take learning into the
real world.

3. Appreciate the importance of being a global citizen.

Introduction:
As technology advances and governance is increasingly conducted beyond the parameters
of the nation-state, the concept of global citizenship remains mysteriously absent, there is a great
deal of debate and discussion around this question, There is a variety of views about the meaning
of global citizenship.
So how would you define a ‘global citizen’? There are many definitions as to what it
means to be a global citizen, as this term can be interpreted literally, figuratively, or anywhere in
between. With each passing day, our world becomes increasingly globalized. The food we eat,
the clothes we wear, the music to which we listen and the electronic devices we use all connect
to us to different corners of the globe. Whether we live in the middle of a bustling cosmopolitan
city or a secluded country town, we can communicate with and thus make an impact on
communities and individuals all over the world. So what does it mean to be a global citizen?
Developmental Learning: (Please provide here the details, content of the lesson etc.)
Global citizenship is all about encouraging young people to develop the knowledge,
skills, and values they need to engage with the world. And it's about the belief that we can all
make a difference. Education for global citizenship is not an additional subject - it's a framework
for learning, reaching beyond school to the wider community. It can be promoted in class
through the existing curriculum or through new initiatives and activities.
 Global Citizen is someone who:

a) Is aware of the wider world and has a sense of their own role as a world citizen.
This is the idea that all people have civic responsibilities to the world,
rather than just their local communities or countries. So, by expanding one’s
personal horizons through global learning, you are able to effect change in a more
meaningful sense on both a small and larger scale. Global citizenship is more than a
 title — it’s a mindset. In the emerging digital world, will you choose to be
connected? The international community is getting closer and closer, yet if one
chooses not to act, it’s easy to stay in a bubble. Ask yourself — what communities
am I a part of? Your answers could include your home, school, work, or literal
neighborhood — expanding that into the world community is what makes you a
global citizen. In these “small” communities, you might exchange ideas with a
friend or help out a coworker with a problem. Being a global citizen simply means a
willingness to do this with people from different nations and cultural backgrounds.

b) Respects and values diversity

IT nurtures personal respect and respect for others, wherever they live. It
encourages individuals to think deeply and critically about what is equitable and
just,
and what will minimize harm to our planet. Exploring Global Citizenship themes,
help learners grow more confident in standing up for their beliefs, and more skilled
in evaluating the ethics and impact of their decisions.
Around the world, diversity is no longer just about the color of our skin, our
gender, or our age. It’s about respect. It is about cultures. Heritage. Communities.
It’s about how we respect the differences we all have, including our diversity of
thought and opinion. As a kindergarten teacher I always instills their young minds
that values of respecting other people regardless of who they are.

c) Understands how the world works.

A global citizen sees beyond their own backyard. They have enough
awareness of global trends to sense, if not trace, how and what happens in their own
locale affects others a world away. They see the interdependence of globalization,
how the world has shrunk as technology has made it easier than ever to
communicate, trade, and move around the world in record time. This awareness
results from a combination of empathy and knowledge of the interconnectedness of
our world. Technology has enabled anybody to be a global citizen without leaving
their home. By attending to the crisis, respecting public health expertise, caring for
the people in your community, and staying informed, you’re demonstrating a global
awareness inherent to global citizenship. a global citizen is someone who strives to
learn how to live together, rather than apart.

d) Is outraged by social injustice.

Global citizens can help give a voice to those that don’t have one,
particularly in situations where human rights are not being upheld. From raising
awareness to
lobbying for funds, their actions can bring to light situations of social injustice and
help remedy solutions. issues like poverty, wars, diseases, and environmental crises
affect the entire world. These issues have plagued humanity for centuries and will
continue to affect all of us until the global community is able to synergistically
work together to find solutions. If people felt a similar compulsion to help global
communities in need as much as they did their local community, then the world
would be a much more peaceful place. Global citizens apply knowledge and
empathy to real-life problems and situations. They are grounded in action and
impact. Global citizenship instills confidence that people can change the world. It
teaches learners to “take informed, reflective action and have their voices heard. It
fosters the skill of listening. Listening to the needs of a community. Learning by
 listening, rather than speaking or projecting. It encourages people to question and
challenge inequality both in their communities and on a global scale. Global
citizens passionately support social justice and sustainable practices.

e) Participates in the community at a range of levels, from the local to the global.
There are many different types of communities, from the local to the global,
from religious to political groups. Global citizens feel a connection to their
communities (however they define them) and translate that sense of connection into
participation. Participation can take the form of making responsible personal
choices (such as), voting, volunteering, advocacy, and political activism. The issues
may
include the environment, poverty, trade, health, and human rights. Participation is
the action dimension of global citizenship.

f) Willing to act to make the world a more equitable and sustainable place.
Global citizenship is all about encouraging young people to develop the
knowledge, skills and values they need to engage with the world. And it's about the
belief that we can all make a difference. it is not expected for a person to feel the
same level of responsibility to others they do not know, but every effort will help.
The idea is not that it is necessary to travel to other countries to make a difference.
Instead, the idea is to think globally and act locally. The idea is to make daily
decisions that benefit humanity, and then to implement changes locally.

g) Takes responsibility for their actions.

This entails taking personal responsibility for decisions and actions, including
respecting others, obeying rules and laws, setting a good example to others.
Global citizens feel a sense of responsibility to help when the rights of others are
violated, no matter where in the world they live, keeping in mind that local action
can create global change. (Jones, 2016, p. 48)

Why becoming a Global citizen?

With the interconnected and interdependent nature of our world, the global is not ‘out
there’; it is part of our everyday lives, as we are linked to others on every continent:
 socially and culturally through the media and telecommunications, and through travel and
migration
 economically through trade
 environmentally through sharing one planet
 politically through international relations and systems of regulation.
The opportunities our fast-changing ‘globalized’ world offers young people are enormous.
But so too are the challenges. Young people are entitled to an education that equips them with
the knowledge, skills and values they need in order to embrace the opportunities and challenges
they encounter, and to create the kind of world that they want to live in. An education that
supports their development as Global Citizens.
The active, participatory methods of Education for Global Citizenship and Sustainable
Development help young people to learn how decisions made by people in other parts of the
world affect our lives, just as our decisions affect the lives of others. Education for Global
Citizenship and Sustainable Development also promotes pupil participation in the learning
process and in decision-making for the following reasons:
 Everything done in school sends out messages, so we need to exemplify the values we
wish to promote. If we wish to affirm beliefs about the equality of all human beings and
the importance of treating everyone fairly and with respect, we need to ensure that
learning processes, and relationships between pupils and teachers, reflect and reinforce
these values.
 Research shows that in more democratic schools pupils feel more in control of their
learning, and the quality of teaching, learning and behaviors is better.
 The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child affirms the right of children to have their
opinions taken into account on matters that affect them.

Assessment: (Please provide here at least 3 to 5 assessment)

1. In your own personal understanding who is a Global Citizen?
2. Why is a need for the young people to build their own understanding about becoming a
global citizen?
3. Why is it importance to become a Global Citizen?
4. What does a Global Citizen need to know?
5. What makes a person a Global citizen?

REFERENCES
http://www.ideas-forum.org.uk/about-us/global-citizenship
https://slideplayer.com/slide/9552058/
https://www.gcedclearinghouse.org/sites/default/files/resources/Global%20citizenship_1.pdf
https://www.gvi.co.uk/blog/7-steps-to-become-a-global-citizen/
https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/global-citizens-around-the-world-germany/
https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/opendemocracyuk/what-does-it-mean-to-be-global-citizen/
https://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/who-we-are/what-is-global-citizenship/
https://thinkpacific.com/the-importance-of-becoming-a-global-citizen/