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Being a Global Citizen

What does it mean to be a global citizen? 

What are our rights and responsibilities as citizens of the world?

Age Range             7 to 18

Curriculum Links     Geography, Science, RE, Social Cohesion, Global Dimension, ESDGC, Citizenship

The day will explore the role of the individual as a citizen of an increasingly interconnected world.  The content, pace and detail are tailored to the classes age, ability and curriculum focus. 

Key Stage 2  Explore self in local, regional, national and global context.
Key Stage 3  Explore interconnection between an individuals life in the UK and individuals in a variety of other countries and cultures. 
 
Key Stage 4 Explore global impact of our actions and inactions
Key Stage 5 We know our rights! - what are our responsibilities as global citizens?

Links will be made to the UN Millennium Goals and the Convention on the Rights of the Child and topical issues.

The table below shows the links to the Global Dimension Curriculum - relevant statements are highlighted.

The global dimension will help learners to:
  • explore and make sense of the big issues in the world
  • think critically and creatively about topical and controversial issues
  • deconstruct issues and events and consider them from a range of perspectives
  • communicate with people from a range of countries and cultures - NB this is encouraged after the session
  • develop self-awareness and a positive attitude to difference
  • argue a case on behalf of themselves and others
  • reflect on the consequences of their own actions now and in the future
  • link learning to taking responsible action
  • participate in society as active and responsible global citizens

To achieve these outcomes learners need opportunities to:
  • explore global dimension concepts including conflict, diversity, human rights, interdependence, social justice and sustainable development
  • participate in sustainable global partnerships, which can be powerful and exciting ways of brining a global dimension into a classroom
  • make links between personal, local, national and global issues and events
  • appreciate the importance of a global context and engage in a range of culturally diverse experiences
  • critically evaluate their own values and attitudes, appreciating the similarities between people everywhere and learning to value diversity
  • develop skills that will enable them to identify and challenge injustice, prejudice and discrimination
  • understand and potentially make their own distinctive contribution to local and global communities
  • consider probable and preferable futures, and how to achieve the later

The global dimension can be taught through:
  • whole school development plans, policies and ethos
  • subjects, with links across subjects being made through common topics and themes
  • separately timetabled thematic days, activity weeks and events, often including block timetabling
  • activities integrated into the routines of the school
  • collaborative curriculum projects with partner schools in other countries
  • visits, assemblies, out of hours learning and bring experts into the school