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Global education

Global education

Global education

Global education is an approach that focuses on bringing about social, cultural, environmental, political and economic change in our society. It is based on the universal values of tolerance, solidarity, equality, justice, inclusion, cooperation and non-violence. With international issues such as terrorism, refugees, political eruptions and racism becoming increasingly present in the media, it is imperative that educators allow time for teaching the knowledge and skills required to be active and informed global citizens.

Global education aims to develop global citizens through:

  • the promotion of open-mindedness
  • the willingness to take action for change
  • respecting and valuing diversity
  • being active in the development of a peaceful, just and sustainable world.

How does this relate to the Australian Curriculum?

The Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) learning area, which now encompasses History, Geography, Civics and citizenship, and Economics and business, provides the content knowledge for each area of study, as well as a common set of inquiry skills. The inquiry skills are designed to develop students' ability to question, think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, make decisions and adapt to change so that they can participate as active and informed global citizens in the 21st century.

Tips for teaching HASS to create active and informed citizens!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Incorporate contemporary news articles to engage students in real-life issues.

 

  • Watch news reports online, particularly with live reporters at the scene.
  • Read newspaper articles about social, cultural, environmental, political and economic issues, and compare opinions about each.
2. Explore and discuss different government systems.

 

  • Role-play different government systems in the classroom so students can experience what each system is like. This will also help students to develop empathy towards those who live in countries run by different government systems.
  • Encourage students to vote when making class decisions, to reflect a democratic process.
3. Explore the need for a fair justice system.

 

  • Role-play and discuss the need for rules/laws and the consequences for breaking rules/laws. Discuss if these consequences are fair.
  • Compare and contrast some of Australia's laws to laws in other countries.
4. Encourage respect for diversity.

 

  • Discuss the diversity of the students in the class in terms of age, gender, race and religion. Compare this to the diversity of Australia's population.
5. Get involved in the community.

 

  • Encourage community groups to visit the school, including parents, to share information about their occupations, heritage or expertise in a given area.
  • Encourage students to be active in their communities, including joining clubs, volunteering at aged care facilities, engaging in neighbourhood watch and other events held in the community.

For more information on Global education, go to <http://www.globaleducation.edu.au/>.

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