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Global Citizenship

What and why

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Key elements

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In the whole school

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Key elements of Global Citizenship

The key elements for developing responsible Global Citizenship are identified as:

  • knowledge and understanding;

  • skills;

  • values and attitudes.

Knowledge and understanding

  • Social justice and equity

  • Diversity

  • Globalisation and interdependence

  • Sustainable development

  • Peace and conflict

Skills

  • Critical thinking

  • Ability to argue effectively

  • Ability to challenge injustice and inequalities

  • Respect for people and things

  • Co-operation and conflict resolution

Values and attitudes

  • Sense of identity and self-esteem

  • Empathy

  • Commitment to social justice and equity

  • Value and respect for diversity

  • Concern for the environment and commitment to sustainable development

  • Belief that people can make a difference

 

 
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