CISV Education Circle

Global Awareness Education

Holistic view / universe as a whole

Education for world citizenship

Earth as life support system

Inter-connectedness of life

Inter-dependence of individuals (close or far)

Inter-relation of people and nations

International Education

International relations

Non-war attitude

Disarmament

International policies

Diplomatic / non-violent conflict resolution

History

Geography

Intercultural Education

Cross-cultural awareness

Cultural sensitivity

Cultural differences / perspectives

Awareness of own / others “cultural lens”

Importance of diversity

Cultural shock

Languages

Religion

Human Rights Education

Fundamental freedoms

Justice

Individual rights

Civil rights

Women’s rights

Children’s rights

Minorities’ rights

Against prejudice:

- ethnocentrism

- xenophobia

- religious intolerance

- racism, etc.

Human-Relations Education

Group life / group interaction

Cooperation

Group dynamics

Problem solving

Crisis management

Protective / solidarity behavior

Denial and defense mechanisms

Communication skills:

- non verbal

- empathy

- dialogue

- negotiation, etc.

Developmental Education

·          Education for international solidarity

·          Quality of life

·          Social justice

·          Wealth distribution

·          Provision of basic needs:

- education

- food

- housing

- health, etc.

Personal Development Education

·          Peace at the individual and small group level

·          Knowledge about oneself

·          Ability to relate individual values

·          Ethics, trust, honesty

Environmental Education

·          Caring attitude towards earth

·          Inter-relation man / environment

·          Influence of changes on earth eco-systems

·          Sense of responsibility for the world

·          Impact of one’s behavior on the quality of life of others

·          Go-along-with-nature attitude