Global Citizenship

The concept of Global Citizenship is one that I did not really start to consider until recently. Certainly it is not something that I learned about in school. In speaking with other educators, I have learned that many individuals feel that this is the competency that requires the most research and learning about in order to understand how to teach it. To be a global citizen, one should "contribute to society and the culture of the local, global, and digital community in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner" (Government of Ontario, 2015, p. 56). To me, this involves making connections related to how we all influence each other in this world, thinking about issues that impact all of us (ie environmental sustainability), and taking action. There are many curriculum expectations that actually lend themselves well to developing Global Citizenship, particularly in Science and Social Studies. Below I have highlighted a few web resources that may bring a global perspective to your classroom.