Part 1 - Concept of the Globalized World: How to integrate difference without discriminating

Lecturer: Catarina Vieira da Silva

Institution: Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal

Runtime: 00:39:24

Licence: CC-BY-ND 4.0

Upload: 24.07.2024

Description

Catarina Vieira da Silva introduces the concepts of democratic education, active citizenship, human rights and peace education. She gives an overview of globalisation, highlighting its historical roots and current effects while exploring the technological advances and historical events that have shaped the modern globalised world, such as Portuguese maritime exploration and the technological revolution as well as the concept of ‘McDonaldisation’ and its implications.

In her lecture, she looks at the legacy of colonialism, neo-colonialism, systemic racism and gender inequality and offers solutions such as multicultural education and inclusive communities.

The video was recorded on 10 April 2024 as part of the TESTEd lecture series. It is part one of a three-part series on “Democratic Education and fostering active citizenship”.

Show notes

• Bauman.Z (1999). “Globalization: The Human Consequences”.
• Nilanjana Dasgupta, University of Massachusetts. “How racist am I?”. Vox, March 2021. Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho2IpTpgRUQ.
• Andolu Agency (2020). Infographic: “1 out of 5 children in Africa is laborer”. Online: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/info/infographic/18997#
• European Commission. “The gender pay gap situation in the EU”. Online: https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/policies/justice-and-fundamental-rights/gender-equality/equal-pay/gender-pay-gap-situation-eu_en.
• United Nations (2022). “World Drug Report 2022”. Online: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/data-and-analysis/world-drug-report-2022.html.

Part 2 - Global Citizenship

Lecturer: Catarina Vieira da Silva

Institution: Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal

Runtime: 00:26:21

Licence: CC-BY-ND 4.0

Upload: 24.07.2024

Description

Catarina Vieira da Silva defines the concept of global citizenship, which underscores the interconnectedness of humanity and the shared responsibilities beyond national borders. She explores the significance of empathy and kindness, rooted in Confucianism, as essential virtues for building supportive and inclusive societies. The Declaration of Human Rights is highlighted as a critical framework for upholding individual dignity and equality amidst rising nationalism and inequality.

In her lecture, she also emphasizes how local activism and community involvement can create substantial global impact, driving systemic change from the grassroots level. Visual storytelling plays a vital role in this process, as powerful images can transcend language barriers, evoke emotional responses and encourage support for humanitarian causes.

The video was recorded on 10 April 2024 as part of the TESTEd lecture series. It is part two of a three-part series on “Democratic Education and fostering active citizenship”.

Show notes

• Tutti F. (2000). “Papa Francisco – Carta encíclica sobre a fraternidade e a amizade social”.

Part 3 - Human Rights and Peace Education

Lecturer: Catarina Vieira da Silva

Institution: Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal

Runtime: 00:23:09

Licence: CC-BY-ND 4.0

Upload: 24.07.2024

Description

Catarina Vieira da Silva advocates the integration of critical thinking and reading skills in all subjects to prepare students for leadership and real-world challenges and stresses the importance of self-awareness and emotional regulation for effective leadership and the need for teachers to model these qualities.

She stresses the role of peace education in fostering global citizenship and solidarity which involves incorporating human rights and intercultural understanding into curricula, training teachers in peacebuilding, and using innovative teaching methods.

Catarina Vieira da Silva links education to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting how quality education influences other goals and prepares future leaders to tackle global issues. She also provides examples of how the SDGs can be integrated into education to raise awareness of poverty, hunger, health, inequality, climate action and peace.

The video was recorded on 10 April 2024 as part of the TESTEd lecture series. It is part three of a three-part series on “Democratic Education and fostering active citizenship”.

Show notes

• Freire, P. (2004). “Pedagogy of hope: reliving pedagogy of the oppressed”.
• United Nations Agenda 2023. Online: https://sdgs.un.org/2030agenda.