MULTICULTURAL AND GLOBAL LITERACY

Multicultural literacy brings attention to Diversity, THE NEED FOR GLOBAL COMPETENCE SKILLS
equity and social justice to foster Cultural
awareness by addressing difficult issues Like 1. To live harmoniously in multicultural Cognitive, communication and social-emotional
discrimination and oppression towards others Communities. skills.
Ethnicities (Boutte, 2008).
2. To thrive in a changing labor market.

3. To use media platforms effectively and KNOWLEDGE

Global Literacy Responsibly.
• global issues that affect lives locally and around
● aims to address issues of globalization, Racism, 4. To support the sustainable development the globe, As well as intercultural knowledge, or
diversity and social justice and Empower students goals. knowledge about the Similarities, differences and
with knowledge and Take action to make a relations among cultures.
positive impact in The world and their local
Perspective-taking refers to the cognitive and
community (Guo,2014). GLOBAL COMPETENCE social skills of Understanding how other people
● requires awareness and action, consistent With a think and feel.
ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
broad understanding of humanity, The planet, and
Adaptability refers to the ability to adapt systems
the impact of human Decision on both. 1) Cognitive test exclusively focused on the
thinking and Behaviors to the prevailing cultural
construct of “global understanding”
According to the Ontario Ministry of Education environment, or to situations and Context That can
(2015), a global Citizen should possess the 2) A set of questionnaire items collecting self prevent new demands or challenges.
following characteristics: -reported Information and students’ awareness on
global issues And cultures, and attributes, as well
(1) Respect for humans regardless of race, as information from Schools and teachers on OPENNESS
Gender, religion or political perspectives; activities that promote global Competence
(OECD,2018) Openness toward people from other cultural
(2) Respect for diversity and various
backgrounds Involves sensitivity towards curiosity
Perspectives; CURRICULUM about and willingness to Engage with other people
(3) Promote sustainable patterns of living, in other perspectives on the world (Byram, 2008;
1. Culture and intercultural relations;
Consumption, and production; Council of Europe 2016)

(4) Appreciate the natural world and

Demonstrate respect on the rights of all Living 2. Social-economic development and
RESPECT
things. interdependence;
Respect consists of a positive regard for it
GLOBAL COMPETENCE 3. Environmental sustainability;
someone based On judgment of intrinsic worth. It
Refers to skills, values and behaviors that prepare 4. Global institutions, conflicts and human assumes the dignity of all Human beings and their
Young people to thrive in a diverse, interconnected rights. inalienable right to choose their own Affiliations,
And rapidly changing world. beliefs, opinions or practices (Council of Europe
2016a) perspectives and Worldviews, positioning and Involves good manners, communicating effectively
connecting their own and Others’ perspectives on with others, being considerate of others’ feelings
the world. and expressing personal needs.

VALUING HUMAN DIGNITY AND DIVERSITY TYPES OF SOCIAL SKILLS

1. The prohibition of all types of inhumane 3. The capacity to understand differences 1. Effective Communication
treatment, Humiliation or degradation by one and Communication, recognizing the importance
person over another; of socially Appropriate communication and 2. Conflict Resolution
adapting it to the Demands of diverse cultural
3. Active Listening
contexts.
2. The assurance of the possibility for 4. Empathy
4. The capacity to evaluate actions and
individual choice and The conditions for each
consequences by Identifying and comparing 5. Relationship Management
individual’s self-fulfillment, Autonomy or self-
different courses of action and Weighing actions
realization;
on the basis of consequences 6. Respect
3. The recognition that protection of group
7. Problem – solving skills
identity and Culture may be essential for that of
personal dignity; 8. Interpersonal Skills

4. The creation of necessary conditions to PEDAGOGIES FOR GLOBAL COMPETENCE

have the essential Needs satisfied
1. Group-based cooperative project work Improving Social Skills
Global-mindedness is defined as a worldview, in
which one Sees him/herself connected to the 2. Class discussion 1. Maintaining eye contact
community and feels his Sense of responsibility
3. Service learning 2. Using proper body language
for its members (Hansen, 2010)
4. Story Circle Approach 3. Knowing the difference between being assertive
and being aggressive
GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING 5. Simulations, interviews, role plays and
online games. 4. Encourage others to talk about themselves
Understanding is the ability to use knowledge to
5. Create goals for yourself
find Meaning and connection between different
pieces of Information and perspectives. 6. Offer compliments generously
SOCIAL LITERACY
1. The capacity to evaluate information, 7. Read books about social skills
Development of social skills, knowledge and
formulate Arguments and explain complex
positive human values toward desire and ability in
situations and problems By using and connecting 8. Practice good manners
human beings to act and react positively and
evidence identifying biases and Gaps in
responsibly in a wild range of complex social 9. Pay attention to your body language
information and managing conflicting arguments
settings
2. The capacity to analyze multiple 10. Join social skills support group
Social Skills
11. Stay up to date on current events 10. Forgive and forget 1. Personal effectiveness

12. Identify and replace negative thoughts 11. Keep our commitments 2. Interaction ability

12. Help others 3. Intercede easily

Impact of Social Skills 13. Protect ourselves from emotional sabotage

1. Better relationships When one has strong people skills:

2. Better communication Characteristics of an Emotionally Intelligent 1. Pitch him/herself

Person
3. Greater efficiency 2. Overcome social anxiety
1. Empathy
4. Advanced career prospects 3. Communicate ideas
2. Self-awareness
5. Increased over-all happiness 4. Influence others positively
3. Curiosity

4. Analytical mind
Emotional Intelligence Strategies for Obtaining GPS
5. Belief
Ability to recognize, understand and manage own 1. Good Communication Skills
emotions and of others 6. Needs and wants
2. Conflict resolution skills
7. Passion
3. The value of patience
Strategies for Enhancing EQ 8. Optimism
4. Tolerance and understanding
1. Think about feelings 9. Adaptability

2. Pause 10. Desire to help others succeed

5 A’s to improve people skills:
3. Strive to control one’s thoughts
1. Acceptance
4. Benefit from criticism People Skills
2. Appreciation
5. Show authenticity ● Patterns of behavior and behavioural
interactions 3. Approval
6. Demonstrate empathy
● How a person behaves and how he/she is 4. Admiration
7. Praise others perceived irrespective of his/her thinking and
5. Attention
feeling
8. Give helpful feedback
People skills
9. Apologize
10 Essential PS to Succed
1. Being socially assertive 2. Become a smart consumer of products and The set of competence to search, critically
information evaluate, use and contribute information and
2. Crafting a memorable presence media content wisely; the knowledge of one’s right
3. Recognize point of view online; refraining from cyberbullying;
3. Mastering communication
understanding related ethical issues; and engaging
4. Create media responsibly
4. Sustaining lasting confidence with media and ICTs to promote equality, free
5. Identify the role of media in our culture expression, intercultural / interreligious dialog,
5. Being an excellent conversationalist peace, etc. (UNESCO, 2016)
6. Understand the author’s goal
6. Being highly likable

7. Being exceptional at decoding emotions Seven Dimensions of MIL

Social Media
8. Pitching ideas 1. Tool Literacy
A term that describes websites to connect people
9. Being charismatic and involve user-generated content, which is the 2. Resources Literacy
hallmark of a social media site, sometimes called
10. Being an influential leader 3. Social-Structural Literacy
Web 2.0 (Go, 2019)
4. Research Literacy

MEDIA LITERACY 5. Publishing Literacy

Types of Social Media Websites
Media 6. Emerging Technology Literacy
1. News
All electronic or digital means and print or artistic 7. Critical Literacy
2. Networking
visuals used to transmit messages through
reading, seeing, hearing or changing and playing 3. Photo and Video Sharing
with or some combinations of each. (Lynch, 2018)
Advantages of Media
4. Microblogging and Blogging
1. Media educate people on health matters,
5. Review
Media Literacy environmental conservation and others through
various forms.
Ability to access, analyze, evaluate and create
media. (Firestone, 1993)Ability to identify different Media and Information Literacy (MIL) 2. People get the latest world news in a very short
types of media from wide array of sources and time regardless of distance.
understand the messages they bring (Hobbs, 1997) Combination of knowledge, attitudes, skills, and
practices required to access, analyze, evaluate, 3. People can bring out their hidden talents in the
use, produce and communicate information and multimedia and visual arts, comedy, acting,
knowledge in creative, legal and ethical ways that dancing and singing.
Roles of Media Literacy respect human rights (Moscow Declaration on MIL,
4. Media increase knowledge learned from quiz
2012)
1. Learn to think critically programs, educational shows and other
information-giving programs.
5. People feel convenient in accessing information 8. They may induce drugs and alcohol use. they have learned;
through mobile phones.
9. They can lead to personal injury by imitating the • encourages active participation in relevant real-
6. They become a vehicle in promoting products stunts showcased in media. life experiences;
toward increased sales.
10.They can ruin reputation through an anonymous • captivates, motivates and challenges learners;
7. They serve as a good source of entertainment. account, malicious scandals, false accusations
and rumors. • provides a deeper understanding of content;
8. Television allows electronic duplication of
information that reduces mass education costing. • offers opportunities for more small group and
industrialized instructions; and
9. Media lead to the diffusion of diverse cultures Integrating Media Literacy in the Curriculum
and cultural practices. • Accommodates a variety of learning
1. Teach students to evaluate media. styles/theories (i.e.social learning theory,
10. They help people around the world understand cooperative learning, intrinsicmotivation, and self-
each other and respect differences. 2. Show students where to find digital resources efficacy) and multiple intelligences
and databases.

3. Compare/contrast various media sources.

Disadvantages of Media APPROACHES TO INTEGRATION
4. Discuss how the media edits and alters.
1. They lead to individualism. Spending too much 1. Multidisciplinary Approach.
time on the Internet and watching television 5. Examine the "truth" in advertisements.
usually impedes • Focuses primarily on different disciplines
6. Have students create media
socialization with friends, family and others. Intradisciplinary Approach

2. Some media contents are not suitable for • Integration of subdisciplines within a subject area
INTEGRATING NEW LITERACIES IN THE
children.
CURRICULUM 2. Interdisciplinary Approach
3. A newspaper is geographically selective.
THE CONCEPT OF INTEGRATED CURRICULUM ● teachers organize and capsulize the curriculum
4. The increase in advertisements in television and around common learning across disciplines to
• focuses on basic skills, content and higher-level emphasize interdisciplinary skills and concepts
radio makes them less attractive.
thinking;
5. The internet can be a possible way for scams, 3. Transdisciplinary Integration.
• encourages lifelong learning;
fraud and hacking.
• teachers design a curriculum within the students
• structures learning around themes and big ideas needs and concerns.
6. Media can be addictive that may result in
and meaningful concepts;
people's decreased productivity
• provides connections among various curricular
7. They can cause health hazards, such as
disciplines; Methods of Curriculum Integration
radiation effects, poor eyesight, hearing defects,
and others. • provides learners opportunities to apply skills 1. Project-Based Learning
Implementation Outcome • three or more subject areas are involved in the level thinking.
study, and the units ends with an integrated
• entails an output which involves accomplishing a culminating activity. 2. It provides a deeper understanding of content
complex task performing a presentation and
producing a project, a craft or an artifact. Implementation Outcome 3. It encourages active participation in relevant real
-life experiences
2. Service Learning. •Students can exhibit excellent on-task behavior
and work collaboratively. Also, students engrossed 4. It provides connections among various
• Offers direct application of theoretical models both as presenters and as an audience curricular disciplines

• involves students in a wide range of experiences, 5. Fusion 5. It accommo-dates a variety of learning styles,
which often benefit others and the community, theories and multiple intelligences
while also advancing the goals of a given • teachers fuse skills, knowledge, or even attitudes
curriculum into the regular school curriculum

Implementation Outcome Implementation Outcome

• improvement in grade point average of • students make connections among disciplines,

participating students. Glenn (2001) values, concepts, content, and life experiences.

• foster lifelong commitment to civic participation, • increased critical thinking skills; self-confidence,
sharpen “people skills”, and preparestudents for positive attitude, and love for learning
the work force.
• Shriner, et. al., (2010) also found that motivated
• deeper understanding of the course/curriculum teachers and students allow a classroom to be
content, a broader appreciation of the discipline positive, fun, and engaging environment in which
and an enhanced sense of civic responsibility to learn.
(ASCD, 2004).

3. Learning Centers/Parallel Disciplines.

Types of Integrated Curriculum (ASCD 2004)
• addressing a topic or theme through the lenses
of several subject areas 1.Connected

Implementation Outcome 2.Sequenced

• learning centers in the classroom can affect the 3.Shared

ability to focus and study among young children
4 Webbed
and allow children to role play in order to
understand and make sense of the real world and
their personal experience in it.
Benefits of Integrated Curriculum Model
4. Theme-Based.
1. It focuses on basic skills, content, and higher-