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As educators, we have the privilege of expanding the minds of the youth and shaping them in a way that promotes inclusion, empathy and understanding. As mentioned in the article “The Role of Global Citizens in Todays World”, humans have a symbiotic connection, a sort of interconnectedness that should be utilized in a way that uplifts people rather then tear them down.
Classrooms today see children of all different ethnic and religious backgrounds and this multiculturalism is a prime example of why development education is extremely important. The themes raised in the article showed relevance to todays society and the issues that we are facing on a national and international scale. With the rise of social media and how accessible it is, I also think it is important children have a space where they can receive reliable and factual information on the sensitive topics of war, racism and many other pressing issues. This will ensure children have the time to ask questions and have conversations in a respectful and inclusive environment.
These topics can be discussed across the curriculum in subjects such as SPHE and SESE and here children can gain an understanding into what they can do to be active developmental citizens. This can expand to whole school initiatives that reflect children’s learning and allow educators to reflect on whether goals are being met within the school community. Children should be made feel as though they can make a difference in the world, but first they need to be given the tools to do so.