Global learning and education

Education and global citizenship offers a detailed introduction and exploration of educational issues pertaining to 'global citizenship'. the text encourages a critical and reflective approach, developing students’ understandings of a range of theoretical and practical factors. fresh and accessible, it covers historical and comparative perspectives and is up to date with developments in scholarship, covering both classic and contemporary issues in global citizenship education. chapters include case studies of educational research and practice, questions for discussion and annotated further readings, and are supported by online resources. this book: encourages critical thinking, reflective practice, and creative engagement relating to global citizenship education; gives a detailed overview of the field; offers an insight into key themes, issues and debates; provides an introduction, informed by case studies of practice, to the pedagogical basis and needs of developing effective global citizenship education. education and global citizenship will be of great interest to students on undergraduate education studies degrees, and will also appeal to students on postgraduate teacher education and master level courses, as well as university tutors working on education programmes.