Nagashima, Julie
(2008)
FOSTERING GLOBAL CITIZENS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY.
Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
In this philosophical thesis, I propose global education as one approach for fostering global citizenship which, I believe, leads to a global consciousness. This increasingly interconnected and interdependent world calls for a global consciousness that not only nurtures a sense of caring about global as well as local and/or national issues, but also encourages contributive action. Once I introduce the rationale and goals for promoting a global consciousness, I then focus on education as one avenue for promoting the global citizenship that is essential for a global consciousness. However, global education faces its own challenges that impede its ability to foster global citizens. I specifically highlight six areas of concern that need to be addressed. To achieve a greater understanding of the complex relationship between citizenship and education, I explore the ideologies of traditional and more contemporary philosophers. Having established the linkage between citizenship, both as a nation-state and global concept, and education, I present a philosophy of education which is rooted in the teacher-student relationship. I advocate this bond as a primary step that leads to the promotion of global education in classrooms. By tying together all my main points in section five, I establish the foundation and steps that foster the emergence of a global consciousness.
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University of Pittsburgh ETD
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
| Creators/Authors: |
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| ETD Committee: |
| Title | Member | Email Address | Pitt Username | ORCID |
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| Committee Chair | Gunzenhauser, Michael G | mgunzen@pitt.edu | MGUNZEN | | | Committee Member | Myers, John P | myersjp@pitt.edu | MYERSJP | | | Committee Member | Spaulding, Seth | | | |
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| Date: |
27 June 2008 |
| Date Type: |
Completion |
| Defense Date: |
14 December 2007 |
| Approval Date: |
27 June 2008 |
| Submission Date: |
14 May 2008 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Education > Administrative and Policy Studies |
| Degree: |
MA - Master of Arts |
| Thesis Type: |
Master's Thesis |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
caring; global citizenship; global education; Soka education; teacher agency; teacher-student relationship |
| Other ID: |
http://etd.library.pitt.edu/ETD/available/etd-05142008-135129/, etd-05142008-135129 |
| Date Deposited: |
10 Nov 2011 19:44 |
| Last Modified: |
15 Nov 2016 13:43 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/7868 |
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