Cosmopolitanism and education:promoting international
understanding
cosmopolitanism
• Cosmopolitanism is a western notion.
• Composition of Greek term ‘cosmologies’ :unsolved tension; cosmos, a natural universal order to polis, society’ variable order
• Emphasis on common humanity and social diversity
• It came to force after the two world wars
Cosmopolitan education for international understanding
• To develop a power of independent thinking
• To develop humanity attitude
• To discourage the feeling of supremacy
• To suppress the idea of narrow nationalism
• To reduce fear complex among different nation
CURRICULUM• Space for international literature
• In science , space for scientific knowledge to eradicate international problems
• In history , space for famous angels of peace, biographies of leaders of different nation.
• In geography, space for culture of various country
• Lectures and talks should be arranged of the visitors from other nations.
• Celebration different international days and festivals.
Method of Teaching
• Problem solving method.
• Collaborative method.
Method of teaching should be based on-
• Developing the capacity of independent thinking.
• Application of knowledge and understanding for international understanding.
Role of Teacher
• Teacher should be imaginative and resourceful.
• Teacher should be aware about International happenings
• Teacher should be open minded.
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