(F) Global Citizenship (book-based) Flashcards
made easier with relatively new and efficient ways of reaching even the formerly inaccessible parts of the world, and of acquiring and transmitting information which are quite literally at everyone’s fingertips
communication
After the advent of globalization and a multitude of technological advancements, the nations, as well as many citizens of the world, have gotten closer than they did before
Global citizenship
where citizens of the world are members, not only of their respective home countries, but also of the global world
global village
constant state of being interconnected brings about the notion of a global village where citizens of the world are members, not only of their respective home countries, but also of the global world
global citizenship
T or F. There must be an ever-developing awareness that decisions and actions in a domestic level can and will have international repercussions.
T
They should have an understanding of how the world works economically, politically, socially, culturally, technologically, and environmentally
global citizens
T or F. As global citizens, they should respect and value diversity and shall not be outraged by social injustice.
F (shall be outraged)
T or F. Global citizens should be willing to act to make the world a more equitable and sustainable place.
T
T or F. these characteristics can all be acquired through education, particularly the one that focuses on global and multicultural aspects
T
Pae (2003): helps the learner to understand the impact of one’s own actions to other cultures and the effect of other people’s actions based on a different culture to one’s own
Education
It opens learners’ minds to the multitude of customs, norms, and traditions lessening one’s prejudices. This is necessary because, as mentioned, the evident interconnectedness and constant interaction of people from all over the world pit individuals from different nations and cultures against one another.For such interaction to be successful, such a set of conduct mentioned above must be exhibited by global citizens.
Global education
This refers to families, local communities
role of microsystems
It is of great importance in solidifying a global perspective. In essence, global education must be holistic and requires the effort not only of the educators but of parents, peers, and even policy makers
Role of Microsystems
T or F. The role of microsystems focuses not only on giving learners life skills but also on teaching them the importance of values which will help them gain a more inclusive perspective of a global community
T
T or F. Global education enable them to effectively interact with people from other cultures.
F (role of microsystems)
This will be beneficial for the rest of humanity in the long run since an individual is not only confined to the pursuit of personal interest but also conscious about the lives, desires, and needs of other individuals hailing from other cultures.
Engaging with people with different nationalities
T or F. It is a fact that some of the world’s resources are increasing due to the persistent demands of human consumption.
F (running scarce)
enable individuals to efficiently distribute and consume resources without the need for coercion
Being able to peacefully coexist with one another with a shared global perspective
They have a great understanding of the truth that for the global society to survive, one must do away with myopic and self-centered ideas and must rather take into great consideration the needs of other individuals.
Global citizens
T or F. Indeed, in this era of interconnectivity between and among human beings, a global perspective is not necessary.
F
know that humankind must acquire a symbiotic relationship with one another for the entire human species and human culture to survive.
Global citizens