Prepares learners for the new challenges that will be part
of their future such as climate change and international competition for
resource;
Builds the skills that will enable learners to think
critically, think laterally, link ideas and concepts such as needs and rights
and uncertainty and precaution, and make informed decisions; it helps learners
to understand the complex, interrelated nature of their world.
ESDGC is education that will prepare young people for
life in the 21st century… it is more than a body of knowledge as it
is about values and attitudes, understanding and skills.
The 9 key concepts of ESDGC
1. Interdependence
2. Citizenship
and Stewardship
3. Needs
and Rights
4. Diversity
5. Sustainable
change
6. Quality
of life
7. Uncertainty
and precaution
8. Values
and perceptions
9. Conflict
resolution
The 7 themes of ESDGC
1.
Wealth and poverty
2.
Identity and culture
3.
Choices and decisions
4.
Health
5.
Natural environment
6.
Consumption and waste
7.
Climate change
Why should children have ESDGC
Learning about global issues is essential as we are all effect by these
issues such as climate change
We need to learn about how political, social, economic and cultural
issues are liked for example how terrorism is linked with religion and culture
and social injustice
Children need to be made aware of how political decisions are made and
how they can affect them such as voting
Children should learn moral values and learn to be accepting of the moral
values of others
Children should learn to make informed choices and should
learn about the responsibility of their choices for example consumerism and how
their purchases are affecting the lives of others
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