Global Citizenship
iEarn Conference 2007 Cairo
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Global Citizenship
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develop critical thinking about
complex global isssues
explore, develop, express your
values and opinions
listening to and respecting other
people’s point of view
how to exercise your own rights
and your responsibilities to others
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21st Century Context
We are linked to others on every
continent:
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socially through telecommunications
culturally through movements of people
economically through trade
environmentally through sharing one planet
politically through international systems of
regulations
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A Global Citizen
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has an understanding of how the
world works
respects and values diversity
is outraged by social injustice
participates in the community
is willing to make the world a more
equitable and sustainable place
takes responsibility for his or her
actions
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Education of Global
Citizenship is:
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Asking questions and developing critical
thinking skills
equipping young people with knowledge,
skills and values to participate as active
citizens
acknowledging the complexity of global
issues
revealing the global as part of everyday
life
understanding how we relate to the
environment and to other human beings
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Knowledge
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Social justice and equity
diversity
globalisation and interdependence
sustainable development
peace and conflict
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Skills
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Critical thinking
ability to argue effectively
ability to challenge injustice and
social inequalities
respect for people and things
co-operation and conflict resolution
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Values and Attitudes
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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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Assigments
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Write down words and phrases that
come to mind when you hear the word
Global Citizen
Find as many photos of global citizens
and different cultures as you can and
make a collage in groups of 4. Discuss
the photos with the group.
Watch the news on tv: are there any
conflicts in the world? Where and
between whom?
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iEarn
Started in 1988, iEARN is the world's
largest non-profit global network
that enables teachers and young
people to use the Internet and
other new technologies to
collaborate on projects that both
enhance learning and make a
difference in the world.
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iEarn
Projects in iEARN are designed by
teachers and students, and provide
examples of how technology can make a
difference in teaching and learning. As
part of iEARN's mission to improve the
quality of life on the planet, all projects
involve a final "product" of the learning
that has taken place as part of the
collaboration: magazines, creative
writing anthologies, websites, arts
exhibits, performances.
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iEarn
BEST Project’s Final Products:
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BEST Business Plans
BEST Logo’s and Slogans
BEST Commercials
BEST Products
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BEST project in iEarn
Networks and Technologies used:
- forum for pupils at iEarn iEarn.org
- Website
http://giveculture.googlepages.com
- moodle environment:
http://www.vreemdetaal.nl/moodle/co
urse/view.php?id=153
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BEST Project in
Comenius MobilID
Part of a modular line of assignments
on Intercultural Dialogue.
2007-2008: introduction letters!
part 1: ENO Tree Planting --> sustainable
development
part 2: 1 audio file and 1 video file on intercultural
dialogue: communication / blind and deaf pupils
part 3: BEST Project --> EU and Fair Trade
2008-2009:
Plan-Do-Check-Act same circle again: make it better
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Discussions
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Use of individual Country
Webspaces in the moodle
Creating a shared modular line of
assigments of European and
Global Citizenship in 6 levels
Use of portfolio
Best Project in eTwinning
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