When you take a narrowly focused charitable approach to education for global citizenship, the outcomes with your students may be very similar to the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of a fundraiser.
KSAs of Fundraising
| Knowledge and understanding | Skills | Values and attitudes |
| Math and financial literacyBusiness ethicsFinancial empowerment | Product salesCustomer serviceTracking orders/record keepingTime managementHandling moneyDelivering goodsSmilingMaking eye contactUsing clear direct speechPresentation skillsTalking about a cause/passionMarketingAdvertisingPromotions | Having a positive attitudeTeamworkCompetitionPersonal rewardTalking about a cause/passionMoney as sole determiner of wealth |
VS
When financial aid is coupled with a variety of different educational and participatory learning experiences that challenge existing stereotypes and compel critical thought in students, the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes may closer resemble that of a global citizen.
KSAs of Global Citizenship Education
| Knowledge and understanding | Skills | Values and attitudes |
| Social justice and equityDiversityGlobalization and interdeprendenceSustainable developmentPeace and conflict | Critical thinkingAbility to argue effectivelyAbility to challenge injustice and inequalitiesRespect for people and thingsCo-operation and conflict resolution | Sense of identity and self-esteemEmpathyCommitment to social justice and equityValue and respect for diversityConcern for the environment and commitment to sustainable developmentBelief that people can make a difference |
Reflection questions:
- How do these two differ? What implications do these have for how you will construct your partnership?
- What are the benefits to moving beyond ‘fundraiser’ outcomes toward ‘global citizenship’ outcomes?
- How might you change your approach to better reflect and achieve the KSA’s of global citizenship education?
