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Curriculum for Global Citizenship

KS1
Stages P1 - P3
Ages 5 - 7

Knowledge and understanding


Social justice and equity

  • awareness of rich and poor

Diversity

  • greater awareness of similarities and differences between people

Globalisation and interdependence

  • sense of the wider world

  • links and connections between different places

Sustainable development

  • our impact on the environment

  • awareness of the past and the future

Peace and conflict

  • conflicts past and present in our society and others

  • causes of conflict and conflict resolution - personal level

 

Skills


Critical thinking

  • looking at different viewpoints

  • developing an enquiring mind

Ability to argue effectively

  • beginning to state an opinion based on evidence

Ability to challenge injustice and inequalities

  • beginning to identify unfairness and take appropriate action

Respect for people and things

  • empathising and responding to the needs of others

  • making links between our lives and the lives of others

Co-operation and conflict resolution

  • tact and diplomacy

  • involving/including society and others

 

Values and attitudes


Sense of identity and self-esteem

  • awareness of and pride in individuality

Empathy and sense of common humanity

  • interest and concern for others in wider sphere

Commitment to social justice and equity

  • sense of personal indignation

  • willingness to speak up for others

Valuing and respecting diversity

  • valuing others as equal and different

  • willingness to learn from the experiences of others

Concern for the environment and commitment to sustainable development

  • concern for the wider environment

  • beginning to value resources

  • willingness to care for the environment

Belief that people can make a difference

  • awareness that our actions have consequences

  • willingness to co-operate and participate

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