NORTH EASTERN MINDANAO STATE

UNIVERSITY
Rosario, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur 8300

MEM211

GLOBAL
CITIZENSHIP IN
TEACHING
Theoretical and Practical Issues
in Global Citizenship Education

Discussants:
Gleason Earl L. Montera
Rolando Balberan
Rhodora V. Aro
Objectives
• Understand the theoretical foundations of global
citizenship education

• Identify practical challenges and barriers to

implementing global citizenship education in
educational settings.

• Reflect on personal learning experiences and insights

gained from the lesson and consider how they may
inform future practice and professional development
in global citizenship education.
Introduction
Presentation Overview

Part 1 - Theoretical foundations of global citizenship education

Part 2 - Practical issues in global citizenship education

THEORETICAL
FOUNDATIONS
Theoretical frameworks and approaches

- Cosmopolitanism

- Critical Pedagogy

- Human Rights Education

- Sustainability Education
 Refers to a philosophical perspective that emphasizes the idea of being a citizen of the
Cosmopolitanism world rather than being confined to national or cultural identities.

“All humanity could and should belong to a single community”

Global citizenship Cosmopolitanism

Refers to the recognition of individuals' Broader philosophical perspective that
rights and responsibilities as members of a emphasizes the interconnectedness and

Scope
global community. interdependence of all human beings on a
global scale.
It encourages individuals to act responsibly Promotes values such as empathy,
towards others and to advocate for positive compassion, and solidarity, and advocates

Framework
change on a global scale. for a more inclusive and just global

Ethical
community where individuals recognize
their shared humanity and mutual
responsibilities towards one another.

It has gained prominence in recent decades It has a longer historical lineage and has
in response to increasing globalization and been discussed by philosophers and
interconnectedness. thinkers throughout history.

Historical
Context
Cosmopolitanism
 Promotion of Global Awareness

 Emphasis on Interconnectedness and Interdependence

 Cultivation of Intercultural Understanding

 Ethical Responsibility and Social Justice

 Preparation for Global Citizenship

Critical Pedagogy
 Serves as a powerful theoretical approach within the realm of global citizenship education, emphasizing the empowerment of
learners to critically analyze and challenge systems of oppression, inequality, and injustice.

Paulo Freire, a Brazilian educator and Bell Hooks, an acclaimed feminist

philosopher, is renowned for his scholar and educator, has made
groundbreaking work on critical significant contributions to critical
pedagogy, particularly his seminal book pedagogy through her work on
"Pedagogy of the Oppressed" intersectionality, identity politics, and the
politics of education. Author of the book
“Teaching to Transgress: Education as
the Practice of Freedom”
Human Rights Education  Human rights education is a theoretical framework that emphasizes the
promotion and protection of human rights as fundamental principles of
global citizenship.

 Understanding Human Rights

 Promoting Awareness and Empathy

 Cultivating Respect for Diversity and Inclusion

 Building Skills for Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding

Sustainability Education  Sustainability education is an approach to teaching and learning that
aims to cultivate knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes necessary for
creating a sustainable future.

 Topics: Environmental Stewardship, Social Responsibility, and

economic prosperity.

 Key aspects:
o Environmental Awareness
o Social Justice and Equity
o Economic Sustainability
o Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
o Active Citizenship and Community Engagement
PRACTICAL ISSUES
Curriculum Development
 Integration of Global Perspective

 Alignment with Educational Standards

 Access to Resources and Materials

 Cultural Relevance and Sensitivity

 Assessment and Evaluation

Pedagogical approaches and strategies
Pedagogical approaches and strategies play a crucial role in shaping the teaching and learning experiences in global citizenship
education. These approaches and strategies are essential for fostering critical thinking, intercultural understanding, empathy, and ethical
responsibility among learners.

• Active Learning Methods

• Experiential Learning Opportunities
• Technology Integration
• Global Service-Learning Initiatives
Assessment and evaluation in global citizenship education
Assessment and evaluation in global citizenship education pose practical challenges due to the multifaceted nature of the competencies and
dispositions involved.

• Measuring Complex Competencies

• Authentic Assessment Methods
• Cultural Sensitivity in Assessment
• Assessing Global Awareness and Perspective-Taking
• Assessing Civic Engagement and Action
• Ethical Considerations in Assessment
• Professional Development for Educators
Conclusion
• Global citizenship education encompasses theoretical frameworks such as cosmopolitanism, critical pedagogy, human rights education and
sustainability education.

• Practical considerations in curriculum development include integrating global perspectives across disciplines and addressing diverse cultural
contexts and perspectives.

• Pedagogical approaches involve active and experiential learning methods, such as problem-based learning and service-learning, to promote
critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and social responsibility.

• Assessment and evaluation in global citizenship education require authentic and culturally sensitive methods to measure complex
competencies such as empathy, perspective-taking, and civic engagement.

• Overall, a holistic approach that integrates theoretical insights with practical considerations is essential in preparing learners to become
informed, engaged, and ethical global citizens capable of addressing the complex challenges of the 21st century.
References
• Dower, N. (2003). An Introduction to Global
Citizenship. Edinburgh University Press.

• Appiah, K. A. (2006). Cosmopolitanism: Ethics in a

world of strangers. W. W. Norton & Company.
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