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 Practice Reflect on how the principles have been unpacked in the ‘Developing global citizens’ resource. ‘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. 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 stimulus Enterprise in Education Sustainable Development Education Health Promotion International Education Global 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.Inspiring practice webpage

Next steps The 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 Team Learning and Teaching Scotland The Optima 58 Robertson Street Glasgow G2 8DU