Secondary Global Perspectives

Key Learning Objectives

Our Cambridge Lower Secondary Global Perspectives Curriculum equips students with the ability to think critically, evaluate information, and communicate their ideas effectively. By analysing contemporary global issues, learners develop essential problem-solving and inquiry-based skills that prepare them for future academic and personal success.

Students will develop essential global awareness and analytical skills, including:

• Conducting independent research to investigate real-world issues.
• Analysing and evaluating information from multiple sources.
• Collaborating with peers to explore different perspectives and viewpoints.
• Communicating ideas through written, verbal, and digital formats.
• Applying critical thinking to assess socio-economic, environmental, and political topics.

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Flexible Learning Models to Suit Every Student

At IWS Online, we provide three adaptable learning models, ensuring students engage with global issues in a way that best suits their learning needs:

📌 Full-Time Live Learning

• Ideal for students who thrive in a structured, discussion-based environment.
• Participate in 3 live lessons per week, focusing on global issues, case studies, and collaborative research.
• Engage in interactive debates and projects to develop argumentation and problem-solving skills.

📌 Blended Learning Programme

• A combination of guided learning and self-paced research.
• Includes 1 live lesson per week, supported by 2 self-paced recorded sessions.
• Reinforces skills through independent inquiry, analytical exercises, and structured reflection.

📌 Self-Paced Independent Learning

• Designed for students who prefer independent exploration of global themes.
• Includes 3 recorded lessons per week, allowing students to research and reflect at their own pace.
• Encourages self-driven investigations and project-based learning.

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What Will Students Learn?

📌 Developing Critical Thinking and Inquiry Skills
Students learn to ask insightful questions, evaluate sources, and form reasoned arguments on a wide range of global topics.

📌 Engaging with Diverse Global Issues
The curriculum explores current and historical global challenges, allowing students to consider multiple perspectives and develop informed opinions. Key topics include:

• Climate Change, Energy, and Sustainability
• Health, Wellbeing, and Public Policy
• Digital World and Emerging Technologies
• Political Power, Human Rights, and Social Justice
• Globalisation, Migration, and Economic Development
• Media, Communication, and Cultural Identity

Project-Based Learning and Research Challenges
Students undertake six Challenges per year, where they conduct research-based projects, debate issues, and present their findings in various formats.

Preparation for Advanced Studies
This programme seamlessly prepares students for IGCSE Global Perspectives and related humanities subjects, equipping them with skills applicable to academic research, debate, and policy analysis.

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Empower Your Child with a Global Mindset!
Our Lower Secondary Global Perspectives programme at IWS Online fosters critical thinking, research skills, and global awareness, preparing students to engage meaningfully with the world.

Take the first step towards global citizenship with IWS Online!

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