Global Perspective

• global perspective is a view on an issue that either has global influence or takes into account the nature of the issue globally.
• Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. These shifts may be natural, but since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels
• The effects of climate change are felt worldwide, including more frequent wildfires, droughts, floods, heat waves, storm surges, sea level rise, melting glaciers, and warming oceans.
• Global Perspective encourages learners to think about and explore solutions to significant global issues
• Global perspectives Promote Cultural Understanding: Knowledge about various world cultures, traditions, and histories helps students appreciate diversity and reduces ethnocentric views. This cultural literacy is invaluable in an age where collaboration across borders is routine.
• Global perspectives Encourage Critical Thinking: Students develop critical thinking skills when they analyze information from multiple sources and consider different points of view. They also learn how to evaluate evidence and make informed decisions based on facts rather than assumptions.
• Global perspectives Foster Empathy: By learning about other people's experiences, students can better understand their own lives and those around them. It promotes empathy towards others and fosters social responsibility.
• Global perspectives Develop Intercultural Competence: As students interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds, they gain intercultural competency - the ability to communicate effectively with people from different cultures. This skill is essential in today's globalized society.