What is Global Citizenship?Global Citizenship ConceptsParticipate and Gllobal Citizenship

Global Citizenship is not an additional subject, instead it is a system of values that should underpin the fundamental ethics of every school and be promoted throughout the existing curriculum.
To help teachers incorporate Global Citizenship concepts into their lesson plans, Oxfam have produced a Curriculum for Global Citizenship, identifying key elements as: knowledge and understanding; skills; and values and attitudes. The table below outlines the Oxfam Curriculum for Global Citizenship in more detail.


key conceptsOXFAM GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP CURRICULUM TABLE

Knowledge and understanding
  • Social justice and equity
  • Diversity
  • Globalisation and interdependence
  • Sustainable development
  • Peace and conflict
Skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Ability to argue effectively
  • Ability to challenge injustice and inequalities
  • Respect for people and things
  • Co-operation and conflict resolution

Values and attitudes
  • 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




For more information on Global Citizenship in education, take a look at the Oxfam website.