The Global Dimension in the Curriculum

This publication provides revised advice for Scottish schools and early education settings in developing the global dimension. The publication is consistent with the values and purposes of Curriculum for Excellence, and fully supportive of it. It is also consistent with the Scottish Government’s strategy for international education.

The purpose of the publication is to explain why the global dimension is central to the education of young people, and what it might look like when it is embedded in the curriculum, ethos and values of a school. The global dimension recognises that we now live in an interdependent global society. It incorporates key concepts of human rights, diversity, conflict resolution, social justice, interdependence and sustainable development in international context. It is an essential component of developing responsible global citizens. It contributes to young people’s awareness of the role of values in public life, and supports the development of young people as effective contributors, successful learners and confident individuals.

The advice should be used in conjunction with the two accompanying documents: 

• the practitioner resource, which provides more detailed recommendations on how schools can develop effective classroom and whole school practice

• case studies, which demonstrate a range of effective practice in Scottish schools and early education settings.

The three documents have been designed to provide a comprehensive toolkit for reflection, self-evaluation and professional development.

 PDF file: The Global Dimension in the Curriculum - educating the global citizen (2.3 MB)

 PDF file: The Global Dimension in the Curriculum - practitioner resource (3.3 MB)

 PDF file: The Global Dimension in the Curriculum - case studies (1.4 MB)