Developing Global Citizens

Support for Reflection and Engagement

Section 1

Developing Global Citizens within Curriculum for Excellence

Education for Citizenship, International Education, Sustainable Development Education

What’s the Big Idea?

Rationale – Why Use a Developing Global Citizens Approach?

• Legislation and International Agreements

• International Imperative (UNESCO)

• The Scottish Government’s Strategic Objectives

• Values – wisdom, compassion, justice and integrity

• CfE - better outcomes for all children and young people

The implications and legacy of war

Addressing misunderstandings and

conflict between political, cultural, ethnic and

religious groups

Poverty, malnutrition and starvation

Issues surrounding the distribution of wealth

The impact of climate change

Global economic challenges

Managing the planet’s diminishing resources

The implementation of basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are

entitled

Living in an increasingly technological age

Examples of Global Challenges

Discuss

• What is a Global Citizen? Consider the skills, values, attitudes, knowledge and understanding required

• What is meant by Developing Global Citizens? Consider our role in developing the three themes of DGC

Principles of Developing Global Citizens

• Know, respect and care for the rights, responsibilities, values and opinions of others in Scotland, and understand Scotland’s role within the wider world.

• Develop an awareness and understanding of engagement in democratic processes and be able to participate in critical thinking and decision making in schools and communities at local, national and international level.

• Understand the interdependence between people, the environment, and the impacts of actions, both local and global.

• Appreciate and celebrate the diversity of Scotland’s history, culture and heritage and engage with other cultures and traditions around the world.

• Think creatively and critically and act responsibly in all aspects of life, politically, economically and culturally.

Principles in PracticeReflect on how the principles have been unpacked in the

‘Developing global citizens’ resource.

To what extent do these principles embody the key elements of ..

• Education for Citizenship,• International Education and• Sustainable Development Education?

Engage, Enable, Empower

Section 2

Getting Started....Moving On

For Reflection

• What are we already doing to embed a DGC approach across the curriculum?

• What are the areas for development?

‘A wider perspective’

For further reflection on your current practice and future planning:

Refer to ‘Developing Global Citizens within Curriculum for Excellence’ or visit the

Learning and Teaching Scotland website.

Implications for Practice

• Building on your current practice, what are the implications for what you teach?

• Building on current practice, what are the implications for how you teach?

Section 3

Opportunities and Openings

Choose an engaging stimulusEnterprise in Education

Sustainable Development Education

Health Promotion

International EducationGlobal Citizenship

Activity 1

Design details

Manufacturing processes

Design and Making skills

Logo/advertising/marketing

Ethical shopping

Wants v Needs

Child Labour

Childrens Rights

Fairtrade issues

Sourcing of raw materials

Environmental issues of over farming and

manufacturing processes

Study of a country where main raw materials are

produced – India, location, geographical

features, culture, customs etc.

Peer Pressure/ Bullying

Physical activity opportunities

Correct clothing for task

For exemplification of ‘Developing global citizens within Curriculum for Excellence’ visit the Inspiring practice webpage.

Next stepsThe journey may be different for everyone.You may wish to consider some practical action at this stage in order to take global citizenship forward within your own learning and teaching context. You may also consider identifying opportunities to plan for DGC :

•Across subjects•Through progressive coherent experiences for learners•By developing partnerships with key individuals or local, national and international organisations

Contact The Developing Global Citizens TeamLearning and Teaching ScotlandThe Optima58 Robertson StreetGlasgow G2 8DUEmail: globalcitizens@LTScotland.org.uk

www.LTScotland.org.uk/globalcitizenship