global citizen
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Cooperation, building bridges
Union Bridge, uniting East and West Hamilton
Global Citizenship
Who?
What?
Why?
By Dave Ziringer
Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must
be constructed.
--UNESCO
Going Global in the 21st Century
WWII
The new view of One World
The Great Acceleration
Problems, but especially possibilities
Community, identity, and cultural self-esteem
Develop students who are curious, inclusive, and open-minded
Recognize different perspectives
Communicate across diverse audiences
Never ”us and them” but always ”us and us”
Community: cooperate, not confront
”To learn, unlearn, and re-learn”
Win-win problem solving in the long-run
Sustainable economic model
Employment. GOODNESS.
Skills for the 21st Century
• feels empathy with others
• has a belief that people can make a difference
• has an understanding of and active commitment to, social justice and
equity
Skills for the 21st Century
• has a sense of identity and self-esteem, and promotes these feelings to others visions for the future, and how it can be achieved
• has an understanding of and active commitment to sustainable
development
Skills for the 21st Century
• has an understanding of and respect for diversity
• has an understanding of globalisation and interdependence, and an active commitment to learning more about such issues
Skills for the 21st Century
• has the ability to think critically, challenge injustice and argue effectively to changing things
• has an understanding of peace and conflict, and has the willingness to behave cooperatively and resolve conflict
--Young and Commins, 2002
Not a global citizen
Pastor Terry Jones
The Global Citizen
Sees how we're BOTH the same and different in the world
Sees the need for BOTH competition and cooperation
Has a WIN-WIN mentality: hope and optimism, growth AND sustainability
