Ep 6: Girls as Global Citizens

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Quote: “It is when you become aware of the global challenges and are prepared to act in the interest of the human race; it is then you would identify as a global citizen.”
(student, St. Catherine’s, Bramley, England)

Educators frequently speak of having global competencies or being a global citizen, but what does that really mean? Are we clear on how this happens both in school and at home? Today, more than ever, it is critical that parents and teachers are on the same page as we help girls develop the mindset and skills to ensure their readiness for a world where traditional borders and systems are blurred. Their future success depends upon them cultivating a perspective that makes them curious about the many ways of being human in the world.

Clare Sisisky, the Executive Director of the Global Benchmark Group, shares her experience and wisdom as a professional who has been developing best practice in global educational programming. Her conversation with podcast host Trudy Hall explores both the role of schools and parents in empowering girls to become global citizens.

In a landscape in which the word “global” has become ubiquitous, every adult who is raising and teaching girls of all ages has an important part in broadening the worldview of girls.

The resources you need to know about:

NCGS: www.ncgs.org
Global Education Benchmark Group:https://gebg.org/
Colegio La Vall: https://lavall.institucio.org/ca/
St. Catherine’s Bramley: https://www.stcatherines.info/
Asia Society: https://asiasociety.org/education
15 Feb 2022 English South Africa Education · Kids & Family

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