Degree
Master of Education
Program
Education
Supervisor
Dr. Marianne Larsen
Abstract
This case study in Southwestern Ontario, Canada explores 22 grade seven students' perceptions about global citizenship, their stance as global citizens and the sources that students draw upon for global learning. Using the Global Citizenship framework and existing theories in the field, this exploratory case study addresses the lack of empirical enquiry in the literature, revealing the roles of schools, the media/social media and the family in shaping emerging global citizens. This study provides evidence that students relate being Canadian to being global citizens. Their global learning mainly happens outside of school. The majority of participants reflect the passive form of citizenship, and some show potential for active and analytical global citizenship. Global Citizenship Education (GCE) is not sufficiently operationalized for elementary students, and the practices associated with creating global citizens are limited in schools. To create opportunity for GCE to foster global citizens, schools should adopt analytical approaches in knowledge acquisition and incorporate global citizenship concepts in educational programs.
Recommended Citation
Jaberi, Eva, "Global Citizenship Through the Eyes of the Grade Seven Elementary Students: A Case Study" (2014). Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository. 2444.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/2444