Global Dimension Key Concepts

The Global Dimension Eight Key Concepts

Citizenship - Gaining the knaowledge, skills and understanding necessary to become informed, active, responsible citizens.

Social Justice - Understanding the importance of social justice as an element in both sustainable development and the improved welfare of all people

Sustainable Development - Understanding the need to maintain and improve the quality of life now without damaging the planet for future generations

Diversity - Understanding and respecting differences and relating these to our common humanity

Values and Perceptions - Developing a critical evaluation of images of the developing world and an appreciation of the effect these have on people's attitudes and values

Interdependance - Understanding how people, places and environments are all inexticably interrelated and that local events can have repercussions on a global scale.

Conflict Resolution - Understanding how conflicts are a barrier to development and why there is a need for thier resolution and the promotion of harmony

Human Rights - Knowing about human rights and undertanding their bredth and universality

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