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Global issues that concern Schools and Society
BS Education (BSE 101)
Tarlac State University
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CHAPTER 5
Global Issues that Concern Schools and Society
Intended Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this Chapter, you should be able to:
discuss at least two global issues in society, and
explain proposed solutions to the social problems.
Introduction
The world has become a global village. We have become a citizen of a global community. What takes place in one part of the globe no matter how far affects us. It is a “small world after all" so goes the song. In this Chapter, we will discuss global issues that affect schools and us. It is hoped that you are able to propose solutions to social problems which have become current global issues.
Abstraction -Let's Conceptualize Abstraction
The Top Ten Global Issues and How They can be Addressed
Climate Change
The global temperatures are rising, and are estimated increase from 2 degrees Celsius to 4 degrees
Celsius 2100. This would cause more severe weather, crises with food and resources and the spread of diseases. The reduction greenhouse emissions and the spreading of education on the importance of
going green can help make a big difference Lobbying governments and discussing policies to reduce carbon emissions and encouraging reforestation is an effective way of making progress with climate
change.
Pollution
Pollution includes ocean litter, pesticides and fertilizers, air, light and noise pollution. Clean water is essential for humans and animals, but more than one billion people don't have access to clean water
due to pollution from toxic substances, sewage or industrial waste.
Violence
Violence can be found in the social, cultural and economic aspects of the world. Whether it is conflict
that has broken out in a city, hatred targeted at a certain group of people or sexual harassment occurring on the street, violence is a preventable problem that has been an issue for longer than necessary. Here are various forms of violence:
Table 2. Various Forms of Violence
Various Forms of Violence
Physical Violence Occurs when someone uses a part of their body or an object to control a person’s actions
Sexual Violence occurs when someone uses when a person is forced to unwillingly take part in sexual activity
Emotional Violence Occurs when someone says or do something make a person feel stupid or worthless
Psychological Violence occurs when someone uses threats and causes fear in an individual to gain control
Spiritual Violence (or religious) occurs when someone uses an individual's spiritual beliefs to manipulate, dominate or control that person.
Cultural Violence Occurs when an individual is harmed as a result of practices that are part of her or his culture, religion or tradition.
Source: hov.nl/VPI/types/
Security and Well Being The U is a perfect example of what should be done to prevent
the lack of security and well being a serious global issue. Through its efforts with regional organizations and representatives that are skilled
in security, the U is working toward increasing the well being of people throughout the world.
Lack of Education
More than 72 million children throughout the globe that are of the age to be in primary education are not enrolled in school.
This can be attributed to inequality and marginalization as well as poverty. Fortunately, there are many organizations that work
directly with the issue of education in providing the proper tools and resources to aid schools. humanium/en/right-to-education
Malnutrition, in all its forms, includes undernutrition (wasting, stunting, underweight), inadequate vitamins or minerals, overweight, obesity, and resulting diet-related noncommunicable diseases. (who/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/malnutrition)
The planet creates more than enough food to meet everyone’s needs. But there are still millions of hungry people in the world.
Substance Abuse- Substance abuse is “the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs” (World Health Organization) The United Nations reports that , by the beginning of the 21st century, an estimated 185 million people over the age of 15 were consuming drugs globally. The drugs most commonly used are marijuana, cocaine, alcohol, classes of people both poor and rich, partake in substance developing world, marginalized groups and communities are the most vulnerable to this reality. The Philippines faces this huge problem on substance abuse. (issues.tigweb/substance)
Terrorism
Terrorism is an issue throughout the world that causes fear and insecurity, violence and death. Across the globe, terrorists attack innocent people, often without warning. This makes civilians feel defenseless in their everyday lives. Making national security a higher priority is key in combating terrorism, as well as promoting justice in wrongdoings to illustrate the enforcement of the law and the serious punishments for terror crimes. (Source: borgenproject/top-10-current-global-issues)
The 17 SDGs
UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, said: “The seventeen Sustainable Development Goals are our shared vision of humanity and a social contract between the world’s leaders and the people. They are to-do list for the people and planet and a blueprint for success.”
After Millennium Development Goals of 2015, here comes another to-do list for the sake of the entire humanity. Refer to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, 2015-2030 in the first part of this Chapter.
Global Issues, SDGs 2015-2030 and Education
In September 2015, the General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Building on the principle of “leaving no one behind”, the new Agenda emphasizes a holistic approach to achieving sustainable development. The realization of the 17 SDGs means solving the top global issues cited by two sources.
These global issues and SDGs 2015-2030 must be intentionally taught in schools because they are made part of the curriculum.
Global issues that concern Schools and Society
Course: BS Education (BSE 101)
University: Tarlac State University
