IS GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP IMPORTANT? Directions: Read the article below and answer the following prompt in a well-developed 1-2 paragraph response: What is a global citizen, and is it important to be a global citizen today? *The following reading has been taken from article: The importance of a global itizen education EF femy Bl Throughout human history, we have always organized ourselves into groups and communities that share similar values, ideas, culture, and an overall identity. This, in turn, helped and still helps shape our needs economically, politically, religiously and socially. But in the 215t century, as the world has less physical and communication barriers, we've seen a rise in higher demand for global engagement, resulting in global citizens who crave a sense of belonging to a world community rather than a small, local one. In the classroom, students can start to face issues of global independence through an economics course, diversity of identities and cultures in a history course, sustainable development in an environmental science course and more. Classes that allow for varied learning methods such as debate and role-playing are becoming an increasing necessity for your basic school curriculum. As a result, students learn to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens, and effective contributors. All in all, this will allow students to explore, develop and express their own values and opinions, They will increase their listening and respecting skills of others, and their opinions, and be able to make informed choices that not only affect them but others as well. Thus, the future of the world lies in the hands of the youth. . You become more aware A global citizen is aware that we live in an interconnected web where many of our actions and choices affect those locally, nationally and many times even internationally. They are able to respect themselves as well as others, regardless of where they live A result of thinking globally means you'll see more people advocate for serious issues.Some of these matters could include human rights, religious pluralism, gender equity, the rule of law, environmental protection, sustainable economic growth, and poverty alleviation.. 2 You participate in the community. Generally. a global citizen tries to have an understanding of how the world works and tries to stay well-informed. They participate in the community at a range of levels from the local to the global and are willing to act to make the world a more equitable and sustainable place. That's where the youth comes in.. You become a problem-solver With a global citizenship education, young people are able to solve problems, make decisions, think critically, communicate ideas effectively and work well with others. This not only helps them personally and educationally but eventually professionally as well. Thus, a global education in the classroom is paramount. You have several opportunities to be flexible, creative and proactive. Evidence from the article that helps define what qualifies as a global citizen: . Evidence from the article that helps explain Explanation of how your evidence proves why being a global citizen either is or is not why being a global citizen either is or is not important: important