One World Centre educating for a just and sustainable world Global Perspectives in Early Childhood Education

One World Centre Educating for a just and sustainable world. Implements Australian Government’s Global Education Program in WA Provide professional development for teachers and student teachers. Library resources on global development issues for teacher use.

Aims of the lecture & workshops To introduce the concept of Global Education To examine the relevance of Global Education in Early Childhood Education To experience learning activities that explore global education themes. To show a variety of One World Centre resources available to teachers and student teachers

The Danger of a Single Story Image Credit: Chris Boland

Activities with Images

Contemporary / Traditional Everyday / Ceremonial Commonalities / Differences Within / Between 4 ways of thinking about culture

food environment religion rituals clothing behaviour language CUSTOMS The Iceberg of Culture What you need to know and can actually see. What you need to know but is less visible. VALUES statutes attitudes social structure enculturation institutions government rules tradition mores organisation gender roles roles Underlying values make sense of the observable Source: Intercultural Communication, Asia Education Teacher’s Journal Vol 29 Number 4 Nov 2001 p33.

Exploring resources Choose a resource How could you use it? What other resources might you need?

Learn More OWC Student Days rd of July, 30 th of September Free whole day PD event for pre-service teachers, including OWC membership to register your

Network Teach Wednesday 9 th April – 2pm

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