IGCSE GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
Year 10 2023/2024
Ms. Ruby / Ms. Amanda
Global Perspectives
Global Perspectives places academic specialization in a practical, real-world context by providing opportunity to research and explore a range of issues challenging people across the globe. Developing critical/analytical, research, and problem-solving skills essential to higher education, students will learn to place their personal perspectives in a global context, finding new inspiration and challenges for their studies.
Aims of the syllabus
become independent and empowered to take their place in an ever-changing, information-heavy, interconnected world
develop an analytical, evaluative grasp of global issues and their causes, consequences and possible courses of action
enquire into, and reflect on, issues independently and in collaboration with others from different cultural perspectives
work independently as well as part of a team, directing much of their own learning with the teacher as an active facilitator
consider important issues from personal, local and/or national and global perspectives and understand the links between these
critically assess the information available to them and support judgements with lines of reasoning
communicate and empathize with the needs and rights of others.
Topics Covered
Component 1 Written Examination 35%
Demographic change
Education for all
Employment
Fuel and energy
Globalisation
Law and criminality
Migration
Transport systems
Component 2 Individual Project 30%
Belief systems
Biodiversity and ecosystem loss
Changing communities
Digital world
Family
Humans and other species
Sustainable living
Trade and aid
Component 3 Team Project 35%
Conflict and peace
Disease and health
Human rights
Language and communication
Poverty and inequality
Sport and recreation
Tradition, culture and identity
Water, food and agriculture
Student Expectations
Effective time management to keep to deadlines - Students will need to take greater responsibility for their learning. Students’ progress will still be monitored closely and offered support should they fall behind with work - it is essential though that all do their best to adhere to work deadlines.
Academic Honesty - Students must exercise academic honesty in all aspects of their work.
Independent Learning - Students must continue to take responsibility for their own learning.
Resources
Global Perspectives for Cambridge IGCSE® by Keely Laycock
Google Classroom
