The Qualities of the Global Citizen
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Knowledge and understanding
Social justice and equality
- Causes and effects of inequalities within and between societies
- Changing perspectives on the process of social change
- Competing views on the eradication of poverty
Diversity
- Values and cultures in specific societies and across global society
- The interaction of different values and beliefs in our lives
- Evolving conceptions of human and planetary rights and freedoms
Globalisation and interdependence
- Interpretations of the process and effect of globalisation
- Shifting patterns of local-global relationships
- Responses to the process of globalisation
Sustainable development
- Local-global people-environment relationships
- Steps to sustainable development
- Measuring and monitoring sustainability
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Cognitive Skills
Critical thinking
- Detect bias, opinion and stereotypes
- Determine key elements in complex issues, problems and questions
- Identify tension and consonance in complex issues, problems and questions
Analytical thinking
- Collect information/data from relevant sources
- Synthesise information/data from relevant sources
- Evaluate information/data from relevant sources
Reflective thinking
- Review cycles of thought and action
- Critically appraise earlier cycles of thought and action
- Plan new cycles of thought and action based upon what has been learnt
Strategic thinking
- Advance an optimal solution to a particular problem, question or issue
- Propose the means by which such a resolution may be attained
- Anticipate likely problems and consider unanticipated outcomes
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Values and attitudes
Individual self-esteem
- Sense of identity and self-worth
- Awareness of pride in individuality
- Open mindedness and curiosity
Empathy and respect
- Empathy with others' views and needs
- Respect for others' views and needs
- Associate perspectives and predicaments
Commitment to social justice and equity
- Sense of fairness
- Concern for justice
- Willingness to speak up for others
Valuing and respecting diversity
- Value difference and diversity
- Welcome opportunities to learn from other cultures and societies
- Respect human rights and fundamental freedoms
Commitment to sustainable development
- Concern about over consumption, environmental degradation and resource depletion
- Concern for the future of the planet and future generations
- Commitment to sustainable livelihoods and lifestyles
Commitment to action
- Belief that people can make a difference
- Being prepared to take a stand on important issues
- Being prepared to work for a more equitable future
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Social and practical skills
Communication
- Listen to and summarise an argument
- Verbally present an argument
- Argue a case through essays and papers
Education and public information skills
- Research the needs and interests of a particular target group
- Develop an information/education programme relevant to a particular target group
- Design information/learning materials appropriate to the needs and interests of a particular target group
Participation
- Participate in decision-making processes
- Act sensitively in decision-making processes
- Involve different actors in the decision-making process
Leadership
- Manage change with a given group of actors
- Enthuse, involve and support relevant actors
- Make difficult but reasoned decisions
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