We live in an increasingly globalized world that interconnects us instantly. What are the implications of this paradigm shift for our students as we aspire to nurture them as global citizens? How can we educate, engage and empower students to see the world through a global lens and help them develop as global citizens?
This presentation will provide useful and practical examples for how you can teach students to develop a broader view of their world through positive learning experiences, including community service for action and impact. Furthermore, this presentation will share the value of teaching empathy, leading to development of social entrepreneurship knowledge, skills and dispositions through an understanding and sense of global citizenship to make a difference in the world.
Outcomes: This presentation will provide and share: • a range of useful insights, resources and tips to develop an impactful global citizenship program • practical examples on how you can teach students to develop a broader view of their world through community outreach and service • strategies to empower students through voice and choice to create and shape their future • the value of teaching empathy and social entrepreneurship • methods to enhance student skills through development of critical and creative thinking, reasoning, cooperation, questioning and communication • approaches to foster and nurture students as positive ‘agents of change’ experiences for how you can engage and empower students to make a difference in the world.
