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Creating the next generation of Global Citizens
Pearson’s Global Citizenship 5-16 programme is unique in that it combines a fully supportive curriculum, a wealth of teaching guidance, a suite of printed and digital resources and quality assessments at the end of each key milestone.
Built for 21st century learners Pearson’s Global Citizenship is designed to fuel discussion, inspire collaboration and develop student's ability to think critically about a wide range of global issues. Covering thought-provoking topics in a sensitive manner and encouraging students to consider all viewpoints.
Starting from the earliest stages, this continuous learning programme ensures that your students acquire a wide range of transferable skills and develop the knowledge to succeed in this subject for the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9-1).
Global Citizenship for iPrimary
This curriculum for your 5-11-year olds focuses on building collaboration, communication, research, analysis evaluation and reflection skills so your youngest learners start their learning journey with these core transferrable skills.
Global Citizenship for iLowerSecondary (10-14)
The iLowerSecondary programme for your 10-14-year olds leads seamlessly from iPrimary, building on learner development, but can also be offered separately.
Global Citizenship for International GCSE (14-16)
Provides comprehensive coverage of the new specification and is designed to supply students aged 14 to 16 with the best preparation possible for the examination.
Is it for me?
- The step-by-step curriculum provides all the guidance you need to prepare your students for their International GCSE (9-1) in Global Citizenship
- A mix of printed and digital resources enhance learning and engage students with allocatable student resources, printed student books whilst also providing comprehensive teaching, planning and assessment support for you.
- Develops essential 21st century transferable skills including analysis, reflection, critical thinking and collaboration.
- Its flexible approach means you can choose to offer the full 5-16 programme or just focus on primary, lower secondary or upper secondary to suit your school’s needs.
- Inbuilt progression from primary through to upper secondary enables skills to be developed by revisiting and engaging with concepts at a deeper level and in different contexts.
- Encourages students to think about global issues and consider different viewpoints.
- Packed full of independent, group, class and whole-school initiatives to inspire teachers and students to become good global citizens.
Good to know
- Provides clear progression from Year 1 through to International GCSE (9-1).
- Designed to be used from primary through to upper secondary but can be used for specific year groups to suit the needs of your school.
- Develops 21st century transferable skills and a deep understanding of global issues from various viewpoints.
- Contains a step-by-step curriculum, high quality print and digital resources, qualifications at each key milestone and a wealth online teaching support.
- Deals with sensitive topics and issues sensitively and provides a wealth of guidance for to support your teaching.
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