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As we begin the run-up to Christmas, it is with pride that I reflect upon the achievements of the last half-term within Global Perspectives.
Our Grade 7 and 8 students have been exploring the major differences between legal systems in the chosen example countries. Grade 7 had a particular focus on Saudi Arabia and the United States, whilst Grade 8 looked at the differences and similarities between Australia and South Korea. Through these case studies, our students were able to develop an understanding of concepts such as monarchy, democracy, and theocracy.
Not only did students look at the systems of government, but also the cultural context within these nations. For example, the prominence of religion in Saudi, or how South Korea has marketed itself internationally through the explosion of its music, film and TV. This module culminated in a task which epitomises our creative assessment framework within GP. Namely, students working in groups to present their argument for why the capital city of their country (one of the two they had studied), should host the Olympic games. This gave students the opportunity to delve into the most positive aspects of these countries, fostering an international perspective, and most importantly, developing their public speaking skills. We are very proud of the work they produced.
Grade 9 and 10 were looking at the critical concept of human rights from different perspectives. Grade 9 were looking specifically at how the horrors of World Wars 1 and 2 ultimately led people to feel that international cooperation was necessary in establishing a set of universal principles.
Finally, Grade 11 began their GP journey last half term. It is crucial that these students, many of whom are about to embark upon international adventures, are exposed to an array of critical concepts, topical subjects and ideological perspectives. To that end, we began with the theme of ethics. Ethical evaluation is the lens through which our students will analyse all future topics, so it was critical that we were able to create a strong foundation in this area. We focused particularly upon the difference between absolutist and relativist ethical theories, such as Betham’s Utilitarianism and Kantian Idealism, respectively. Students then applied these theories to current global issues and put forward their own opinions. Whilst our A-level students are incredibly busy, we are pleased with how they have taken the course so far. Critically, it is our responsibility as a department to demonstrate the ways in which GP can supplement their chosen subjects. This is a central focus within the department over the coming weeks and months.
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