Global

Perspectives
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To reflect and identify on our strengths and

03 target areas for challenge 1.
Official Cambridge IGCSE
Global Perspectives
Course Structure
Why a Global Perspective Matters - Zeya Korytko TEDxYouth@BainbridgeIsland
Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives Syllabus Aims:

• become independent and empowered to take their place in an ever-

changing, information-heavy, interconnected world

• develop an analytical, evaluative grasp of global issues and their

causes, consequences and possible courses of action

• enquire into, and reflect on, issues independently and in collaboration

with others from different cultural perspectives

Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives Syllabus Aims:
(continued)

• work independently as well as part of a team, directing much of their own

learning with the teacher as an active facilitator

• consider important issues from personal, local and/or national and global

perspectives and understand the links between these

• critically assess the information available to them and support judgements with

lines of reasoning

• communicate and empathise with the needs and rights of others

 Content Overview of Global Perspectives

You will have opportunities to acquire and apply a range of skills to support you to successfully:

1. research, analyse and evaluate information

2. develop and justify a line of reasoning
3. reflect on processes and outcomes
4. communicate information and reasoning
5. collaborate to achieve a common outcome.
 Content Overview continued…
You explore stimulating topics that have global significance. You will learn to collaborate
with others from another culture, community or country. You will assess information
critically and explore lines of reasoning, and learn to direct their your own learning and
develop an independence of thought.

Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives emphasises the development and application of

skills rather than the acquisition of knowledge. Candidates develop transferable skills that
will be useful for further study and for young people as active citizens of the future.
 Assessment Overview

Assessment consists of three components

1) Individual Report (60 marks, 30%)

2) Team Project (70 marks, 35%)

3) Written Examination (70 marks, 35%)

 1. Individual Report
You will research one topic area of personal, local and/or national and global
significance and submit a report based on your research. You will devise the
title/research question of the report and it must be between 1500–2000 words, written in
continuous prose.
It is internally set and externally marked.

You will be assessed on your ability to:

1) Conduct Research, Analysis and Evaluation (40 marks)
2) Write a Reflection (5 marks)
3) Demonstrate Communication and Collaboration (15 marks)
 TOPICS
★ Arts in society
★ Change in culture and communities
★ Climate change, energy and resources
★ Conflict and peace
★ Development, trade and aid
★ Digital world
★ Education for all
★ Employment
★ Environment, pollution and conservation
★ Globalisation
★ Health and wellbeing
 TOPICS (continued)
★ Law and criminality
★ Media and communication
★ Migration and urbanization
★ Political power and action
★ Poverty and inequality
★ Social Identity and inclusion
★ Sport and recreation
★ Technology, industry and innovation
★ Transport, travel and tourism
★ Values and beliefs
★ Water, food and agriculture
INDIVIDUAL REPORT continued
You should be able to:

• design and carry out research into current global issues, their causes, consequences and
possible course(s) of action
• use evidence to support claims, arguments and perspectives
• identify and analyse issues, arguments and perspectives
• analyse and evaluate the evidence and reasoning used to support claims, arguments and
perspectives
• analyse and evaluate sources and/or processes to support research, arguments,
perspectives and an outcome
• develop a line of reasoning to support an argument, a perspective, course(s) of action or
outcome.
You have to include the following to successfully complete the
Individual Report:
1) Devise a relevant and concise research question
2) Write an Introduction
3) Analyse the issue effectively, explaining a range of clear and
relevant causes and consequences
4) Provide a Global Perspective
5) Provide a National Perspective
6) Provide Different Perspectives
7) Include Source Evaluation
8) Provide a Solution
9) Include a Personal Reflection
10) Have a Full List of Sources and In-Text References
INDIVIDUAL REPORT continued
You should be able to:

• consider different perspectives objectively and with empathy

• justify personal perspective(s) using evidence and reasoning
• consider how research and engagement with different perspectives has influenced
personal learning

• select and present relevant arguments, evidence and perspectives clearly and with
structure
• present research, and include citations and references
Perspectives are the main focus of the Global
Perspectives Individual Report (IR)
You should be encouraged to formulate a question that
focuses on one issue.
Your response must focus on different perspectives on
their chosen issue.
Individual Report Takeaways
As the term goes on, we will tackle each of these ten sections of the Individual Report to
ensure that you are able to successfully complete this task to the highest standard.

This includes focusing on how to formulate a research question, approach the cause and
consequences of your chosen issue, analyse the global, national and different
perspectives, select and use credible sources, evaluate these sources and make use of
the proper referencing methods to avoid plagiarism.
 2. TEAM PROJECT

It comprises of two elements:

1. Team Element (10 marks)
2. Personal Element (60 marks)

This project counts 70 marks and comprises 35% of your final grade.
The Personal Element counts the most (60 out of 70 marks) and is where you write a
Reflective Paper on your research, contribution and personal learning
 Team Project Time Expectation

You need to commit 20-30 hours to prepare and complete the project.

You will have 20 hours in school (25 lessons) which equates to 8 weeks.

This means I expect you to complete 10 hours outside of school.

Outline of the Team Project:

You work in groups of 2-5 students and develop a collaborative project from
a choice of eight topics. The project must allow for the exploration of
different cultural perspectives.

Team Element:
The team produces one Outcome and one Explanation in a collaborative
project.
The Explanation is between 200-300 words and counts 10 marks

Personal Element:
You will individually write a Reflective Paper on your research, contribution
and personal learning in this project.
This paper must be between 750-1000 words and counts 60 marks
*It is internally assessed and externally moderated
 Topics to Choose From
• Arts in society
• Change in culture and communities
• Climate change, energy and resources
• Conflict and peace
• Development, trade and aid
• Digital world
• Education for all
• Employment
• Environment, pollution and conservation
• Globalisation
• Health and wellbeing • Law and criminality
• Media and communication
• Migration and urbanization
• Political power and action
• Poverty and inequality
• Social Identity and inclusion
• Sport and recreation
• Technology, industry and innovation
• Transport, travel and tourism
• Values and beliefs
• Water, food and agriculture
 Things to consider…
Within your topic there will be issues which you will
need to consider.

Let’s look at conflict and peace

What are the causes of war?
Is there ever a cause for war?
What are the consequences of warfare?
What are the solutions for peace?
 For the Team Element
There must be an outcome and an explanation.

The exam board suggests:

1. Choose a topic
2. Identify an issue.
3. Outline your AIM.
4. Think of your outcome and explanation.
The Personal Element is worth 60 marks (86%) of Component 3.

Let’s look at the mark scheme to see how we can achieve these 60 marks
Personal Element - Reflective Paper
For the Personal Element of the Group Project, you will produce a written Reflective Paper
(750-1000 words) focusing on:

● your personal research for the project and your own work processes
● the effectiveness of the Outcome in achieving the project aim
● what you have learned about different cultural perspectives of the issue
● what you have learned about teamwork overall and your own performance as a
team member
● what you have learned overall from carrying out the project
 3. Written Exam
1 hour and 15 minutes writing time - 70 marks - 35% of overall score

You will answer four compulsory questions based on source material.

The source material will present claims, arguments and evidence from different
perspectives on a global issue drawn from the following topics:
• Demographic change
• Education for all
• Employment
• Fuel and energy
• Globalisation
• Law and criminality
• Migration
• Transport systems
Your results in the examination depend on your understanding of the following: fact,
opinion, prediction, value judgement, bias and vested interest. You should be able to
analyse and evaluate use of evidence and language.

Breakdown of Exam Questions:

Questions 1–3 These comprise a series of sub-questions requiring candidates to respond
to source material. These include short answers and more extended responses. Question
1 (12 marks) could be based on statistical information. Candidates may be asked, for
example, to describe patterns and trends shown in the statistical information. Question 2
(14 marks) might ask candidates, for example, to suggest ways to test claims. Question 3
(20 marks) might ask candidates, for example, to evaluate the effectiveness of arguments,
making a judgement about which is the most convincing.
 Outline of Exam Questions

Questions 1–3
These comprise a series of sub-questions requiring you to respond to source
material. These include short answers and more extended responses.

Question 1 (12 marks) could be based on statistical information. You may be asked, for
example, to describe patterns and trends shown in the statistical information.
Question 2 (14 marks) might ask you, for example, to suggest ways to test claims.
Question 3 (20 marks) might ask you, for example, to evaluate the effectiveness of
arguments, making a judgement about which is the most convincing.
 Outline of Exam Questions
Question 4 (24 marks) comprises an extended answer requiring you to respond to source
material.

You might, for example, be asked to use the source material to make a case to support a
personal opinion or perspective. The global issue will be the context for the assessment
of the key skills related to your ability to research, analyse and evaluate information.

*You will not be assessed on their prior knowledge and prior

understanding of the specific topics represented in the source material.
Any questions?