Global Citizenship

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Global Citizenship
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develop critical thinking about
complex global isssues
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explore, develop, express your
values and opinions
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listening to and respecting other
people’s point of view

how to exercise your own rights
and your responsibilities to others

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21st Century Context
We are linked to others on every
continent:

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socially through telecommunications
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culturally through movements of people
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economically through trade
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environmentally through sharing one planet
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politically through international systems of
regulations

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A Global Citizen
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has an understanding of how the
world works
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respects and values diversity
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is outraged by social injustice
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participates in the community
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is willing to make the world a more
equitable and sustainable place
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takes responsibility for his or her
actions
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Education of Global
Citizenship is:
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Asking questions and developing critical
thinking skills
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equipping young people with knowledge,
skills and values to participate as active
citizens
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acknowledging the complexity of global
issues
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revealing the global as part of everyday
life

understanding how we relate to the
environment and to other human beings
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Knowledge
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Social justice and equity

diversity

globalisation and interdependence
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sustainable development

peace and conflict

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Skills
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Critical thinking
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ability to argue effectively
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ability to challenge injustice and
social inequalities
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respect for people and things
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co-operation and conflict resolution

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Values and Attitudes
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sense of identity and self-esteem
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empathy
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commitment to social justice and equity

value and respect for diversity

concern for the environment and
commitment to sustainable development

belief that people can make a difference

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Assigments
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Write down words and phrases that
come to mind when you hear the word
Global Citizen
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Find as many photos of global citizens
and different cultures as you can and
make a collage in groups of 4. Discuss
the photos with the group.
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Watch the news on tv: are there any
conflicts in the world? Where and
between whom?

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