Global Citizenship Education for Young Children

Designed to help you educate young children about their roles as members of a global community in a world that is increasingly divided, this essential guide addresses the critical question: Is it possible to teach global citizenship in the first five years of life?

Designed to assist educators of young children in building awareness of their roles as members of a global community in an increasingly divided world, this essential guide is an illuminating resource which answers the question: "Is it possible to teach global citizenship in the first five years of life?" Global Citizenship Education for Young Children takes a close look at the practice of two preschools with vastly different histories, curricula and demographics and introduces readers to the range of possibilities that exist within early childhood global citizenship education. Snapshots of practice, strategies to employ and opportunities for self-reflection provide readers with concrete guidance for how to build learning environments that encourage global citizenship in the first years of life.

Autorentext

Robin Elizabeth Hancock, Ed.D, is an early educator, teacher trainer and global education specialist. Her practice is dedicated to supporting educators, both in the United States and abroad, who are working to build responsive global education experiences for their children and communities.

Inhalt

Part 1: Development, Early Education and Global Citizenship Education 1. Early Childhood Development 2. Theories Relevant to Early Childhood Global Education 3. What is Global Citizenship Part 2: Global Citizenship Education in Practice: Little Sun People 4. Little Sun People: The Context of Community 5. Little Sun People: Lessons in Power 6. Little Sun People: Self Esteem Development Part 3: Global Citizenship Education in Practice: Mid-Pacific Institute 7. Mid-Pacific Institute: The Context of Community 8. Mid-Pacific Institute: Membership in Community 9. Mid-Pacific Institute: Stewardship Part 4: The Work of Teachers 10. Self-Reflection 11. Collaboration