Republic of the Philippines

SORSOGON STATE UNIVERSITY

Engineering – Architecture Department
Sorsogon City Campus
First Semester, Academic Year 2022-2023
Course, Year & Section : Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering – 1C
Course Title : The Contemporary World
Instructor : John Leovic Francis D. Dolosa

GLOBAL DEMOGRAPHY

Objectives:

● Define Global citizenship

● Explain the importance of Global Citizenship

● What is global citizenship?

According to Oxfam:
-”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”

-Global citizenship is an approach to cultivate all people especially the younger

people to become a better persons or specifically to have a knowledge, skills, and
values ​that are needed to be involved in the world. This includes grasping global
issues and diverse cultures. It goes beyond race, ethnicity, or nationality, it
highlights the interconnectedness of every individual around the world. This
includes that you should know that people have parallel interests or obstacles.
Global citizenship encourages a sense of responsibility and active participation in
addressing global issues and promoting a more just and sustainable world.

● The call for Global Citizenship

1. The Interconnectedness of life

2. Respecting Cultural Diversity
3. Respecting Human Rights
4. Advocating Social Justice
5. Empathizing with suffering people around the world
6. Seeing the world as others see it
7. Feeling a sense of responsibility to planet Earth

In other words, a global citizen considers themself not just as a citizen of a single place
but considers their identity as transcending geographical borders and behaves and
thinks as a member of humanity and not just of a single nationality

● Characteristics of Global Citizen

 1. Respect multiculturalism
2. Believe in unity and corporations
3. Aware his/her actions affect the world around them
4. Behaves respectively and in an emphatic way
5. Has team work spirit
6. Helps Others
7. Takes responsibility on global issues
8. Knows his duty and rights very well
9. An active member of society
10. Understand that everything is interconnected
11. Behaves Ethically

● Global Citizenship Education

-is a form of civic learning that involves students' active participation in projects
that address global issues of a social, political, economic, or environmental
nature.

● Why is Global Citizenship Education?

-promoting Global Citizenship Education is crucial for developing
well-rounded individuals who are aware, engaged, and capable of
contributing positively to local and global communities. It equips
individuals with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to address
the challenges and opportunities of our interconnected world.

-Secratary Leonor M. Briones Department of Education, Philippines

“And global citizenship is based on the universal values of human rights,

democracy, non-discrimination, and diversity. It’s about civic actions that
promote a better world and future. So as the experts say, we move towards
an inclusive, just, and peaceful world”

● Ethical Obligations: Teaching the World, One youth at a time.

1. Preparedness to face real world challenges with the right values

-Handling issues such are sexual harassment, religious conflict,

bullying, racial discrimination, data privacy.

-Awareness on rights and duties

-Taking positive action within your sphere of influence

-Valuing your own worth

2. Finding the voice to support or to protest on global issues.

-Become knowledgeable and able to exercise critical thinking

-Able to communicate and engage constructively even in

multi-cultural settings

-Ability to speak and act with tolerance, respect, and responsibility

amidst diversity.

3. Being part of the solution and make a difference.

-Responsibility take action and find win-win solutions to problems

-Create change and make a difference

References:

● https://www.unesco.org/en/global-citizenship-peace-education/
need-know#:~:text=GCED%20is%20about%20teaching%20and,
of%20contemporary%20challenges%20and%20threats.
● https://www.starbooks.ph/display_k12_courses/126