2015 Stapleford Lecture – The Fierce Urgency of Now: Global education as a gateway to creating critically informed, motivated and globally competent citizens

The Faculty of Arts is pleased to present the 2015 Stapleford Lecture The Fierce Urgency of Now: Global education as a gateway to creating critically informed, motivated and globally competent citizens Michael O’Sullivan Faculty of Education, Brock University In this, era of glabalization, in which the borders of the nation-state are ever more porous, the daunting challenges that face humanity are increasingly global in scope and therefore require global solutions. This has significant implications for the professional practice of K to 12 teachers, teacher-educators, and curriculum developers. Students need to be prepared to successfully confront the complex 21st century challenges that they will soon inherit as young adults. In order to move humanity towards a resolution of problems that can no longer be avoided, schools need to prepare students to become critically informed, motivated, globally competent citizens with social problem skills and a willingness to challenge widespread complacency and resulting government inaction. For this to happen 21st century citizens must internalize the values, master the skills, acquire the knowledge and experience the sense of empowerment associated with global citizenship education. All are welcome – No admission fee – Refreshments to follow For further information see: http://www.uregina.ca/arts/public-lectures/stapleford-lecture.html

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