REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROVINCE OF NORTH COTABATO

MUNICIPALITY OF MAKILALA
MAKILALA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
BRGY. CONCEPCION, MAKILALA, NORTH COTABATO

COURSE NUMBER: CW 1
COURSE TITLE: The Contemporary World
CREDITS: 3 units
MODULE: 17
WEEK/S: 1 Week
INSTRUCTORS:
DAVE B. ESTRADA LaizaL. Tampipi
Bachelor in Public Administration Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
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FB name: Dave Balindres Estrada FB name: LaizaTam

KAREN JOY C. PANES CHERRYLEE BUHAY

Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship Bachelor of Science in Criminology
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FB name: Cherrylee Mendoza Buhay

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: READ THE CONTENT OF EACH MODULE CAREFULLY. THIS WILL HELP YOU
UNDERSTAND THE TOPIC FOR EACH MODULE AND WILL GREATLY HELP YOU ANSWER THE
EXERCISES OR ACTIVITIES AT THE END. YOU ARE EXPECTED TO FINISH THE MODULE WITHIN THE
PERIOD ALLOTED, IF YOU HAVE AN ONLINE CONNECTION WITH THE INSTRUCTOR. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ONLINE CONNECTION AND RECEIVES THE MODULE ONCE A MONTH, YOU ARE EXPECTED TO
FINISH ALL YOUR EXERCISES AND ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE MONTH. LATE SUBMISSION OF MODULES
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, EXCEPT UPON THE DECISION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.
-SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES AND CLARIFICATION REGARDING THE MODULE, USE THE
CONTACT INFORMATION AVAILBALE ABOVE. KINDLY REACH THE INSTRUCTOR DURING WORKING
HOURS FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY. DO NOT FORGET TO BE COURTEOUS WHEN ADDRESSING YOUR
QUESTIONS.

I. Topics:
 Global Citizenship

II. Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this module, you should be able to:
1. articulate a personal definition of global citizenship, and
2. explain the advantages of global citizenship for a Filipino and for the entire
country.

III. Read and Learn

GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
This section presents the concept of different citizens as members of a global village.
After the advent of globalization and a multitude of technological advancements, the nations, as well as many
citizens of the world, have gotten closer than they did before. Communication has been made easier with relatively new
and efficient ways off reaching even the former inaccessible parts of the world, and of acquiring and transmitting
information which are quite literally at everyone’s fingertips. This constant state of being interconnected brings about the
notion of a global village where citizens of the world are members, not only of their respective home countries, but also of
the global world.
Considering these premises, there must be an ever-developing awareness that decisions and actions in a domestic
level can and will have international repercussions. As global citizens, individuals must be aware of the wider world;
respect and value diversity; have an understanding of how the world works economically, politically, socially, culturally,
technologically, and environmentally; outraged by social injustice; participate in and contribute to the community at all
levels from local to global; be willing to act to make the world a more equitable and sustainable place; and take
responsibility for their actions (Douglas, 2001).
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 These characteristics can all be acquired through education, particularly the one that focuses on global and
multicultural aspects. Education, in this regard, helps the learner to understand the impact of one’s own actions to other
cultures and the effect of other peoples’ actions based on a different culture to one’s own (Pae, 2003). In brief, global
education opens learners’ minds to the multitude of customs, norms, and traditions lessening ones’ prejudices. This is
necessary because, as mentioned, the evident interconnectedness and constant interaction of people from all over the
world pit individuals from different nations and cultures against one another. For such interaction to be successful, such
set of conduct mentioned above must be exhibited by a global citizen.
Moreover, the role of microsystems such as families and local communities is of great importance in solidifying a
global perspective. In essence, global education must be holistic and requires the effort not only of the educators but of
parents, peers, and even policy makers (Pae, 2003).
In a sense, this form of education focuses not only on giving learners life skills but also on teaching them the
importance of values which will help them gain a more inclusive perspective of a global community and enable them to
effectively interact with people from other cultures.
Engaging with people of different nationalities with these attributes will be beneficial for the rest of humanity in
the long run since an individual is not only confined to the pursuit of personal interest but also conscious about the lives,
desires, and needs of other individuals hailing from other cultures II is a fact that some of the worlds resources are running
scarce due to the persistent demands of human consumption. Being able to peacefully coexist with one another with a
shared global perspective in mind can enable individuals to efficiently distribute and consume resources without the need
for coercion. Global citizens have a great understanding of the truth that for the global society to survive, one must do
away with myopic and self-centered ideas and must rather take into great consideration the needs of other individuals.
Indeed, in this era of interconnectivity between and among human beings, a global perspective is necessary. As
the means of communications and the degree of technology congruently take higher ground, so must the mindset of
individuals living in the relatively same ecosystem, accessing and sharing nearly the same resources, and facing relatively
similar threats and challenges to human existence, be it natural or artificial. Global citizens know that humankind must
acquire a symbiotic relationship with one another for the entire human species and human culture to survive.

IV. EVALUATION
Instruction: Answer the following briefly and concisely
Rubric: Content - 10pts
Organization of Ideas - 6pts
Clarity/Relevance - 4pts

1. In a short essay (at least two paragraphs), discuss your personal definition of global citizenship and how you, as
a Filipino, can become an active member of the global village. What are the advantages of global citizenship for a
Filipino and for the entire country?

V. REFERENCES
Brazalote, T.C. & Leonardo, R.M. (2019). The Contemporary World. Quezon City: C&E Publishing, Inc.

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