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The Global Citizen Digest is a conduit for sharing, discussing, and exploring the meaning of ‘global citizenship’. What does it mean to be a global citizen? What issues and concerns affect this meaning? How and where do education, our experiences, local/global relationships and other such circumstances intersect? The Digest is a publication that encourages us to think about the following broad themes:
- Global knowledge
- Understanding the interconnectedness of our world
- Intercultural competence in relating to those from other cultures
- Engagement in local and global issues that impact humanity
Full versions of the Global Citizen Digest can be found as electronic copies below:
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2012 - Volume 1, Issue 1
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Volume 1, Issue 1 of the Digest focuses on the topic of Biodiversity. Although this issue contains several engaging articles, there are a couple you should be sure to definitely check-out, such as the article written by Clint Jacobs and Sean Sands on the First Nation community of Bkejwanong, which discusses some of the conservation successes, challenges, and concerns within this community. Also, be sure to flip to page 26 to read an article written by Manjeet Kang, which is also quite thought provoking as it connects-the-dots between gender and biodiversity.
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Fall 2011
The Fall 2011 edition of the Digest focuses on Indigenous Peoples. Within its pages you will find several different perspectives that speak about Ingienous Peoples on topics such as language, culture, education, rights, history, etc. Also included in this issue of the Digest are two articles that share global experiences and four conference/workshop reports. Enjoy!
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Spring/Summer 2011
The theme of the Spring/Summer 2011 issue of the Digest focuses on Social Media and Education. Within the pages of this issue you will find a myriad of perspectives that discuss social media and education from a range of approaches. From social media as an educational tool that fosters public engagement to social media as a mechanism in the redistribution of power, this issue proves to be thought provoking.
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Winter 2011
There are two themes for the Winter 2011 issue of the Digest: 1) Global Citizenship & Equity - Teaching & Learning at Centennial; 2) Study Abroad, Global Learning and Global Experiences. This issue includes an excerpt from Vicki Bismilla's, VP Academic and Chief Learning Officer, dissertation. It also includes an abstract from Dr. Margaret Brigham's article, Creating a Global Citizen and Assessing Outcomes -- the full version of which will be available in the first issue of the Institute's online journal. This issue of the Digest also includes articles that explore the second theme from multiple perspectives.
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Fall 2010
The theme of the Fall 2010 issue of the Digest is ‘Transformative Learning'. This issue includes articles that look at transformative learning from a number of perspectives. Inside you will find not only a theoretical account of transformative learning, but experiential and personal explorations of the topic. This issue also includes an ariticle by David A. Walden (Secretary-General of the Canadian Commission) that provides an overview of UNESCO's mandates as well as the development/evolution of the 'International Year'.
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Spring/Summer 2010
The theme of the Spring/Summer 2010 issue of the Digest is ‘curriculum in global citizenship education’. Including sample syllabi and course descriptions, it outlines the learning goals of global citizenship, equity, and social justice courses from various academic institutions in Canada, USA, and the United Kingdom. It also includes a piece from Henry Giroux that discusses critical pedagogy and an excerpt from a helpful documented that discusses methods in global citizenship education. Of course, this issue also includes additional contributions from the College Community.
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Winter 2010
The focus of the Winter 2010 issue of the Digest is the launch of the Institute for Global Citizenship & Equity. In its pages you will find speeches from various scholars, administrators, and community partners that were presented at the launch of the Institute on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009, which took place simultaneously across the multiple locations of Centennial’s campuses. This issue also features articles that discuss Service Learning as well as issues of social justice and action.
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Fall 2009
This is the Inaugural issue of the Global Citizen Digest. It examines issues related to global citizenship and social justice. This issue, and subsequent issues, will inform students, faculty, and staff about the activities within the community as well as those of the Institute; it aims to contribute to the understanding of what it means to be a Global Citizen. The Digest will highlight the diversity that exists throughout its schools, departments, and communities in ways that improve and support learning and cross-cultural dialogue for all members of the College Community and other interested individuals or organisations.
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