The Global Dimension in Education
Rohini Corfield
East Midlands Network for Global Perspectives in Schools
Overview
Explore the Global Village
Which continents people live on
Which languages we speak
Comparisons
Global Dimension – 8 key concepts
Why the GD is important for your students
If the World were a village of 100 people… How many would be from each continent?
What languages would most people speak?
Global Diversity
Global Diversity
60 would be from Asia (with 21 from China and 17 from India)
13 from Africa
13 from Europe
8 from Latin America
5 from USA & Canada
1 from Oceania
Global Linguistic Diversity
18 would speak Mandarin4 other Chinese dialects8 Hindi4 Bengali4 Arabic
9 English7 Spanish3 Portuguese3 Russian40 Other languages
Physical comparisons
If height was proportionate to income and a person with average income in the UK/US was 6 foot tall:
How tall would the poorest people be?
Height comparisions
the poorest people in the UK/US would be the size of cigarettes
The poorest in the world would be less than an inch high
The richest people in the world (e.g Bill Gates) would be 150 miles high
Your views
Discuss in pairs :-
What is the Global Dimension ?
Why is it important for your students?
The Global Dimension
8 key concepts – inter related
1.Values and perceptions2.Social Justice3.Conflict Resolution4.Global Citizenship5.Diversity6.Human Rights7. Interdependence8.Sustainable Development
Values & Perceptions
Understanding that people have different values, attitudes & perceptions
Valuing human rights
Developing multiple perspectives & new ways of seeing events
Questioning & challenging assumptions & perceptions
Understanding the role of the media
Values shape actions
Social Justice
Valuing social justice, equality & fairness for allRecognising the impact of unequal power & access to resourcesActions have un /intended outcomes; making positive choicesTaking action to challenge all forms of discrimination, inequality & injustice to build a more just worldUnderstanding the historical context of local and global politics
Conflict Resolution
Knowing about different types of conflict locally, nationally & internationally their impacts on people & environments how to resolve themappreciating that all conflicts involve choices & consequencesdeveloping peace making skills eg, communication, negotiation, compromise & collaboration
Global Citizenship
Developing the knowledge , understanding & skills to be active citizens
Thinking about global issues critically & from multiple perspectives
Thinking about the role of institutions in society & about how power can be shared
Appreciating the connections between the local & global
Diversity
Appreciating both the common humanity of people & their diversity in terms of cultures, religions & customs
Valuing biodiversity
Learning about multiple identities & diverse perspectives on global issues
Understanding how prejudice and bias can be tackled
Human Rights
Knowing about the UN Conventions on Human Rights & the Rights of the Child
Understanding these rights & responsibilities in a global context
Being aware of the abuse of human rights & how this can be legally challenged
Interdependence
Understanding how people, places, economies & environments are all interrelatedAppreciating that choices have repercussions from the local to the global levelAcknowledging the complexity of interdependence
Sustainable Development
Living responsibly to protect the planet for future generationsUnderstanding the connections between the social, economic and environmental spheres - “Living now with tomorrow in mind”Considering probable and preferable futures & working for the latter
GD Activities and Awards
Philosophy for ChildrenOpen Spaces for Dialogue and EnquiryWho Do we Think We Are Week?Unicef Rights Respecting AwardFairtrade Schools AccreditationSustainable SchoolsInternational School Award
Why is the GD important for your students?
It’s their reality - Global Village – equips them with the values, knowledge & skills to be active global citizensIt’s a requirement - National Curriculum – overarching statement & aims 1 & 2, Every Child Matters, Community Cohesion , KS 3 Curriculum, Personalised Learning, Excellence and EnjoymentIt’s engaging & makes education relevant
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