GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

GE 3 NC- THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

 Learning Outcomes:

1. To understand the meaning of Global Citizenship

2. Appreciate the ethical obligations of global citizenship
3. Know the responsibilities of Global Citizenship
 Global Citizenship
Global citizenship is how we talk about the social,
environmental and economic actions of people and
communities who know that every person is a citizen of the
world.
 Global Citizenship

Is someone who is aware of and understands the wider

world – and their place in it. They take an active role in their
community, and work with others to make our planet more
equal, fair and sustainable.
• Citizenship is associated with rights and obligations, for
instance, the right to vote and the obligation to pay taxes. Both
rights and obligations link the individual to the state. It also has
to do with our attitudes. We need to be willing to engage and to
spend time and effort to the community of which we feel part of.
• To be effective Global Citizens, young people need to be
flexible, creative and proactive. They need to be able to solve
problems, make decisions, think critically, communicate ideas
effectively and work well within teams and groups.
Characteristics of a Good Citizens
HONESTY students are expected to be honest in their work, leisure, and
relationships with others.

COMPASSION is the emotion that you feel when you genuinely care for other
people and living things. Our compassion enables us to think about others and
see the importance of their needs.

RESPECT for self and others is an important citizenship trait. Self-respect

allows us to take pride in our behaviors and our work. Respect for others
ensures that every one of our students genuinely feels a part of Denbigh High
School. Respecting others also means valuing different ideas and points of
view.
EXAMPLES OF GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

• Exploring local and global connections and our views,

values and assumptions
• Exploring issues of social justice locally and globally
• Exploring the complexity of global issues and
engaging with multiple perspectives
• Applying learning to real-world issues and contexts
• Opportunities to make informed, reflective action and
be heard
 Global Citizenship Responsibility

1. Responsibility to understand one’s own perspective and the

perspective of others on global issues.

2. Responsibility to respect the principle of cultural diversity.

3. Responsibility to make connections and build relationships

with people from other countries and cultures.
4. Responsibilities to understand the ways in which people’s
and countries of the world are interconnected and
interdependent.

5. Responsibility to understand global issues.

6.
THANK YOU!