Global Citizenship
Global Citizenship can be organised under three broad headings:
Education for Citizenship, International Education and Sustainable
Development Education. These areas all contribute to developing
active and informed global citizens who have a clear understanding
of political, social, economic, environmental and cultural
issues.
Through Global Citizenship Education, children and young people
will learn the importance of and engage in:
- making decisions and following democratic processes
- the celebration and appreciation of Scotland’s culture
and of other cultures and traditions around the world
- their environment, developing an awareness of the importance of
bio-diversity, recycling and sustainability
- learning about rights, responsibilities, values and
respect
- developing communication, creativity, critical thinking and
collaborative skills.
Developing global citizens is a key concept for learning which
permeates many of the experiences and outcomes of Curriculum for
Excellence. It will often be used as a theme for inter-disciplinary
learning.
For example:
- Being involved in citizenship and volunteering activities in
the local community is an aspect of Health and Wellbeing and can be
linked to Expressive Arts and Literacy and English.
- Pupil involvement in the democratic process might provide a
meaningful context for learning about the main features of
democracy and political and economic issues linked to Social
Studies.
- Links to Science, Technologies, Social Studies and Maths can be
made when learning about renewable energy and sustainability.
- Internet correspondence and eTwinning with schools in other
countries allows for pupils to learn about and share their
language, culture, history, geography and experiences.
Many schools in Perth and Kinross are involved in national award
schemes and initiatives which contribute to the learners’
development as global citizens. These initiatives often provide
opportunities for pupil voice to be heard, local community
involvement and global links with schools in other countries.
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