Lesson Modules

Several current lesson modules already pay some attention to the concept of global citizenship. The NCDO has analysed a large number of these modules on the extent to which they promote global citizenship and how they do so. The results of this study are shown here divided among the various levels of education (see above). Special attention has been paid to the role of global citizenship in teaching and how the concept has been integrated into the lesson materials. These lesson modules have been evaluated based on the main points in the NCDO’s worldcanon.

Special attention has been paid to the role of global citizenship in teaching and how the concept has been integrated into the lesson materials. These lesson modules have been evaluated based on the main points in the NCDO’s Global Citizenship Vision Document:

1. Knowledge of the world and immediate surroundings (countries, people and natural environment)
This is knowledge of the world and the immediate surroundings in all of their dimensions: social, economic, political, cultural, ecological, spatial and historical.
The student is able to list the differences, but especially the similarities between people and regions in various parts of the world.

2. Basic knowledge of international cooperation and its political aspects
Basic knowledge of these concepts is vital for a proper understanding of the opportunities and limitations we face in dealing with today's global challenges.
The student has knowledge of decisions made by states at various levels of government, with or without cooperation by other states. Special attention is paid to attempts to realise ‘global governance'– whether through the United Nations or through other means.

3. Today's challenges and the near future
The module pays attention to a number of challenges:

•    Millennium Development Goals
•    the realisation of the United Nations’ eight millennium goals.
•    Multicultural society: appreciating and dealing with cultural differences.
•    Sustainability: describing the possible consequences of certain lifestyles.
•    Peace, security and human rights.

4. Skills
The modules also deal with a number of necessary skills:

•    Ability to think critically and form opinions.
•    Ability to work together and solve conflicts.
•    Ability to assume responsibility and show respect and involvement.
•    Ability to form a positive self image and an identity as a global citizen