M Define Global Citizenship Capt Robinson 30 mins MasterCadet Program Group Discussion at the end Teaching Points Explain Globalization Distinguish between local, national and global citizenship Identify the characteristics of a global citizen Recognize the importance of being a global citizen MTP #1: Globalization Globalization refers to the increasing integration of economies around the world, specifically: efficient movements of goods, services and monies across international borders efficient movement of people (labour) across international borders; and efficient movement of knowledge (technology) across international borders. MTP #1: Globalization Cont Things that have sped up Globalization: Foreign Markets NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement), Canada-CR FTA, Canada-EU FTA, etc Technology (Internet) Why is Globalization Controversial? MTP #2: Local, national and global citizen Local Citizenship: being a member of a specific city, town or province. Have rights, privileges, advantages, disadvantages created by political, economic, social and geographical environment. National Citizenship: the rights and obligations that Canadians have because they live in Canada based on democracy and the respect for human dignity and freedom. These rights are mandated in Canada Human Rights Cofes and Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: Equality rights, democratic rights, legal rights, mobility rights, language rights, minority language education rights, etc. Global Citizenship: new term but ancient concept. Someone who does not belong to a place, but played a role in improving society and making life better; (* Doesnt mean they denounce their local/national citizenship but place that second to their sense of global citizenship). Poverty, World Hunger, Womans rights, Education for all, HIV/AIDS. MTP #3: Characteristics of a Global Citizen The collective responsibility that all citizens have towards each other and the planet: Recognizing and condemning injustice and inequality having a desire and ability to work against injustice and inequality wherever it is seen thinking and behaving in ways that value Earth and safeguard the future for those who do believing individuals can make a difference engaging with distant places and different cultures exploring what links them to other people, places and cultures and learning from, as well as about, other people, places and cultures MTP #4: Importance of being a G.C How have the following things effected you? Ebola Power Plant in Toyko post tsunami Lock Down drills in schools Blue and Green Boxes Sashimi/ Pho/ Injeri.... M Define Global Citizenship Capt Robinson MasterCadet Program Group Discussion at the end