Global citizenship

Global citizenship

Introduction

“The world faces global challenges, which require global solutions. These interconnected global challenges call for far-reaching changes in how we think and act for the dignity of fellow human beings.”

“It is not enough for education to produce individuals who can read, write and count.”

“Education must be transformative and bring shared values to life. It must cultivate an active care for the world and for those with whom we share it. Education must also be relevant in answering the big questions of the day.”

“Technological solutions, political regulation or financial instruments alone cannot achieve sustainable development. It requires transforming the way people think and act.”

“Education must fully assume its central role in helping people to forge more just, peaceful, tolerant and inclusive societies. It must give people the understanding, skills and values they need to cooperate in resolving the interconnected challenges of the 21st century.”

United World School sees a Global Citizen as someone who:

  • Is aware of the wider world.
  • Has a sense of their role as a world citizen.
  • Respects and values diversity.
  • Wants to tackle social injustice.
  • Believes that all children and young people have a right to an education.
  • Takes action to make the world more equitable.
  • Lives and promotes a sustainable way of life.

Task

Writing a well-informed formal letter about a global issue.

 

Goal:

Executing a complex assignment with shared information resulting in the writing of a well-informed formal letter and becoming a global citizen. By dividing different topics/subjects you have the responsibility to educate eachother.

Subjects (Netflix Docs):

- Meat Industry (Cowspiracy)

- Clothing Industry (China Blue/True Cost)

- Food Waste (Global Waste)

- Food (Food Choices)

- Food/sickness/healthcare (What the Health)

- Materialism (Minimalism/Living on a Dollar)

- Ivory Industry (The Ivory Game)

- (Ab)Use of Animals (Earthlings)

- Dolphins (The Cove)

 

During this cooperative assignment you work  with your group. This means that it is required for the group to be active, independent and responsible. You will learn when you effectively process the gathered information with the rest of the class. The teacher will guide this process as a coach.

Practicalities:

It is important that you choose a topic you want to work on with people you want to work with. However, it is also possible for the teacher to make the groups so they are well-balanced.

Method and activities:

Create groups of 4. With this group you choose a topic you want to investigate. Design a small research question. Educate yourselves. Think of a fun way of teaching your classmates. Give your lesson.

During the class you teach about your topic you:

- Use part (max 10 min. of the documentary) with an activity

- Use a related article with an activity (read, understand, new vocab)

- An interactive part (an experience)

During this class your classmates should THINK/CHOOSE/EXPERIENCE!

(Everything should be in English ofcourse)

Evaluation

Open bestand Rubric Formal Letter

Sources

Open bestand Formal Letter

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    Toelichting
    Global citizenship is the rights, responsibilities and duties that come with being a member of the global entity as a citizen of a particular nation or place. The idea is that one’s identity transcends geography or political borders and that responsibilities or rights are derived from membership in a broader class: "humanity". This does not mean that such a person denounces or waives their nationality or other, more local identities, but such identities are given "second place" to their membership in a global community. Extended, the idea leads to questions about the state of global society in the age of globalization.
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