Welcome to Global Perspectives (GPPW)

1.

Welcome to Global Perspectives
(GPPW)

2.

This year you will develop the following
skills:
• Creating solutions
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Global Awareness
• Problem & Solution Analysis
• Research & Writing
• Reflection
• Use of evidence to support claims

3.

Discuss in pairs or small groups
• What are global issues? (definition and examples)
• What are national issues? (definition and examples)
• What are local issues? (definition and examples)
• How are the 3 types of issues similar? How are they different?

4.

In a different pair or small group, classify the
following issues.
• Which of the following is a global issue? Which is a national issue?
Which is a local issue? Give reasons for your claims.
• Underdeveloped Tourism
• Climate Change
• Poor Infrastructure

5.

Reflection
• What type of skills will you develop in GPPW this year?
• What is the difference between global, national, and local issues?
• How will you be assessed this year?