Global Perspectives Department Vision
Our vision is to foster globally-minded, critical thinkers who can navigate and contribute positively to a rapidly changing world. We aim to equip students with the skills and knowledge to understand, analyse, and engage with complex global issues, preparing them to be informed, responsible citizens of the world. Departmental Aims and Ethos
Aligned with the school’s policy, the overarching goal of the Global Perspectives Department is to foster empathy, understanding, and high standards, preparing students for life and work in the 21st century. The aims of the Global Perspectives Department are to:

• Develop Critical Thinking and Inquiry

Encourage students to question, analyse, and synthesise information from diverse sources, fostering intellectual curiosity and a lifelong commitment to learning.
 

• Promote Global Awareness and Understanding

Provide a curriculum highlighting significant global issues, enhancing students’ understanding of interconnected social, economic, environmental, and political dynamics.
 

• Cultivate Effective Communication and Collaboration

Equip students with the skills to articulate their ideas clearly and to work collaboratively across diverse perspectives, fostering empathy and respect for others.
 

• Empower Responsible Action

Inspire students to apply their learning through informed action and advocacy, addressing global challenges with creativity, compassion, and accountability.
 

• Encourage Ethical Reflection

Develop students’ ability to reflect on their own values and the ethical implications of global issues, promoting a mindset grounded in integrity and respect.
 
Curriculum

Year 4
Migration

• Topics: Urban Migration, Megacities, Future Cities, Refugees, Asylum Seekers
• Assessment: Sources Analysis
• Skills: Critical Thinking, Analysis of Sources

 
Globalisation

• Topics: Cultural Globalization, Globalization and the Internet
• Assessment: Sources Analysis
• Skills: Collaborative Analysis, Understanding Global Cultural Trends

Poverty and Inequality

• Wealth Gap, Financial Aid for Less Economically Developed Countries
• Assessment: Group Poster Project
• Skills: Teamwork, Communication, Presentation

 
Law and Criminality

• Topics: International Law, Cybercrime
• Assessment: Group Project
• Skills: Group Research, Problem-Solving

 
Conflict and Peace

• Topics: Rules of War, Climate Change and Conflict, Consequences of Conflict
• Assessment: Written Examination
• Skills: Ethical Analysis, Conflict Resolution

 
Political Power and Action

• Topics: Politics and Happiness, Power Dynamics, Social Media Influence
• Assessment: NGO Research Report
• Skills: Research, Critical Analysis

 
 
Year 5
 
Values and Beliefs

• Topics: Universal Values, Fake News, Truth
• Assessment: Individual Report Outline
• Skills: Ethical Reflection, Critical Thinking

 
 
Development, Trade, and Aid

• Topics: Fast Fashion, Cryptocurrency
• Assessment: Group Presentation
• Skills: Public Speaking, Collaborative Analysis

 
Digital World

• Topics: Digital Divide, Fake News
• Assessment: Individual Report First Draft
• Skills: Media Literacy, Analytical Thinking

 
Change in Culture and Communities

• Topics: Popular Culture
• Assessment: Written Examination
• Skills: Analysis of Cultural Trends

 
Technology, Travel, and Tourism

• Topics: Virtual Tourism
• Assessment: Self-Reflection First Draft
• Skills: Self-Assessment, Reflective Thinking

 
 
Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives
 
Written Exam
The Written Exam is a critical part of the IGCSE Global Perspectives course, designed to assess students’ analytical and evaluative abilities, along with their critical thinking skills on global issues. The following criteria align with Cambridge IGCSE standards.
 
Individual Research
The Individual Research report requires students to produce an independent, well-researched report that showcases critical thinking, perspective analysis, and self-reflection.
 
Team Project

The Team Project assesses students' abilities to collaborate, research, and present findings on a global issue. While team-based, each student’s individual contribution is also evaluated.