Here is another clip defining global citizenship.
This is a bit more eloquent as it is from a museum director in Northern California.
http://tinyurl.com/o88uyy
Showing posts with label Global Citizenship. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Global Citizenship. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Global Citizenship Clip
Here is an interest youtube clip asking various people to define global citizenship.
http://tinyurl.com/omccw2
http://tinyurl.com/omccw2
Monday, May 18, 2009
The Idea of Global Citizenship
As I have stated in the discussion area of the Webster Blackboard, I believe very much in the idea of "global citizenship". I believe that care and concern for the welfare of our brothers and sisters across the globe should be a primary issue for all of us.
The individual consciousness of citizens all over the world should be one that constantly works to include all members of the human family and that demonstrates (in meaningful ways) empathy, courage and compassion.
More than that, I believe that it is the responsibility of the nations of the world to multi-laterally work for world peace and the preservation of human rights everywhere.
On its face, global citizenship seems like a lofty ideal. However, I believe it to be a concept worthy of continued dialog and consideration.
There are many definitions and ideas about what being a "global citizen" really means.
I conducted a google search and found the following language:
"A Global Citizen is a person fully able to engage productively and effectively with the global academic, business, civic and cultural environments by possessing and demonstrating"
1. Excellent written and oral communication skills
2. The ability to work effectively in teams
3. A mastery of common business technology tools
4. The ability to analyze and solve complex problems
5. The sensitivity and skill necessary to succeed in a culturally diverse global environment
6. The flexibility to accept and initiate change
7. Solid leadership skills
8. Fluency in at least one language besides English
9. The level of cultural and aesthetic sophistication necessary for an understanding of and appreciation for the arts
10. High levels of moral reasoning "
Some food for thought...
The individual consciousness of citizens all over the world should be one that constantly works to include all members of the human family and that demonstrates (in meaningful ways) empathy, courage and compassion.
More than that, I believe that it is the responsibility of the nations of the world to multi-laterally work for world peace and the preservation of human rights everywhere.
On its face, global citizenship seems like a lofty ideal. However, I believe it to be a concept worthy of continued dialog and consideration.
There are many definitions and ideas about what being a "global citizen" really means.
I conducted a google search and found the following language:
"A Global Citizen is a person fully able to engage productively and effectively with the global academic, business, civic and cultural environments by possessing and demonstrating"
1. Excellent written and oral communication skills
2. The ability to work effectively in teams
3. A mastery of common business technology tools
4. The ability to analyze and solve complex problems
5. The sensitivity and skill necessary to succeed in a culturally diverse global environment
6. The flexibility to accept and initiate change
7. Solid leadership skills
8. Fluency in at least one language besides English
9. The level of cultural and aesthetic sophistication necessary for an understanding of and appreciation for the arts
10. High levels of moral reasoning "
Some food for thought...
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