Globalisation - what does it mean for me?
by Lisa Hayman
Introduction ·
Question ·
Background Info ·
Individual Roles ·
Group Process
Rubric ·
Conclusion ·
Teacher's Guide
Introduction ·
Question ·
Background Info ·
Individual Roles ·
Group Process
Rubric ·
Conclusion ·
Teacher's Guide
Introduction
As students living in Australia Globalisation has impacted on us in many ways. We drink Coke, eat at McDonalds, wear Nike runners and use Nokia mobile phones. We support American Basket Ball teams and English soccer clubs and watch 'Friends' on TV. With all of this in mind it is time to ask ourselves the questions 'What does Globalisation have to do with me?'
Let us begin by looking at what the world would look like if it was a Village made up of 100 people. This provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the world we live in.
Complete the
Miniature Earth Subject Sampler and take time to consider your personal responses to the questions that are posed.
To further explore the notion of Globalisation you may choose to complete this Insight Reflector.
The Question
The main question you will be asked to find an answer for is:
What is Globalisation and how does it impact on individuals, Australia and the World?
TASK:You have been invited by the Minister of Youth Affairs Jacinta Allan to present a report outlining the views of young people on the issue of Globalisation.
This is being done across all States and Territories of Australia and could influence a report that the Minister is to write for the Federal Standing Committee on Globalisation on whether or not Australia should support a policy of Globalisation.
Background Information
Prior to beginning your formal research on Globalisation, identify the items of clothing that your team are wearing that were made outside of Australia and the food you have eaten recently that comes from another culture. On a map of the world plot the countries that were identified through this process.
You should use a different color to clearly identify food you have eaten and the clothing you wear.
What does this map now tell us about the global influence on our everyday lives? Is there a region that has a greater influence than another?
Use the links below to develop your own definition of what the term Globalisation means. Establish a broad understanding of the issues associated with Globalisation by completing a PMI. For help on what a PMI is click
here
Defining the term - what is Globalisation?
What does globalisation mean to Australia? Provides both pro and anti arguments
What is Globalization? Yale Global Online
Defining Globalization for different circumstances.
Individual Roles
There are always two(or three or four!)sides to any story. As a Team you now have the opportunity to further explore the issue of Globalisation in a number of key areas in order to develop broader knowledge and understanding of this issue and its impact on individuals, Australia and beyond.
For each of the following roles you are to work with a partner to explore the impact of Globalisation in a range of areas and to consider possible values and benefits or issues and concerns which Globalisation brings.
Economist
With your partner consider the place of Economics when discussing the issue of Globalisation.
Use this Thinking Hats proforma to help you organise your information. You may choose for one person to focus on the values and benefits of Globalisation and the other on issues and concerns.
1)Explain the role of an economist.
2)Define globalisation in terms of economics.
3)Identify the economic benefits of Globalisation and the issues and concerns associated with Globalisation.
5) Do some countries benefit more from Globalisation than others? What explanation can you provide for this?
- World Bank - Globalization and the economy
- World Bank - data and statistics
- Expand the Debate on Globalization
- Time.com
- Definition for economics
- Ppt on economic impact of Globalisation
- Provides economic data on impact of Globalisation over recent years.
- Table identifying links between countries and the global economy.
- Free Markets and Poverty
Human Rights Activist
The issue of Human Rights has long been discussed in history. Use the links below to consider the impact that Globalisation has had on Human Rights. Specifically, look for answers to the following questions:
1)What does the Universal Declaration of Human Rights set out?
2)Consider how global companies support or abuse Human Rights.
3)What responsibility should global countries have to ensure acceptable working conditions for their employee's?
4)Is the issue of human rights limited to certain continents or is it a real worldwide issue?
5) Does Globalisation hinder or promote human rights?
Use this Thinking Hats proforma to help you organise your information.
- Poverty & Globalisation
- BBC Online Network
- Nike Sweat shops
- FAQ about Nike
- GAP sweatshops
- Justice for Refugees
- Does globalization increase child labour?: evidence from Vietnam
- Amnesty Focuses on Globalization
Environmentalist
With your partner consider how Globalisation impacts on the environment.Specifically, look for answers to the following questions:
1/ Consider how Globalisation impacts on the Environment.
2/ Is Globalisation the sole reason for environmental concerns?
3/ How are companies and governments working together to address environmental concerns?
Use this Thinking Hats proforma to help you organise your information.
- What are the environmental impacts of globalisation?
- Is economic growth a cause of or cure for the environmental pollution?
- Globalisation: Perceptions and Threats to National Government in Australia
- 26 June 2001
- World Environment Foundation
Anthropologist
Use the links below to learn more about your role. Specifically, look for answers:
1)Consider what are the key elements of a countries culture. How does Globalisation impact on these?
2) What relationship exists between globalisation and the decline of individual cultures?
3) Does Globalisation lead to a 'monoculture'? Consider this in light of the discussion on 'Americanization' of the world.
4) As an Australian consider the impact of other cultures on your life style.
Use this Thinking Hats proforma to help you organise your information.
- Does Globalization Thwart Cultural Diversity?
- Vanishing Cultures
- Series of images
- Cultural Survival
- Promoting rights of indigenous people
- Definition of Anthropology
- Cultural Survival website
- UNESCO and Culture
- Use this site to assist you in researching on Culture, trade and globalisation.
- How does globalisation affect culture?
- Advance Australia Where?
- International Tourist Arrivals
- US Market Share of Film Industry for Select Countries
Group Synthesis
You have made it! Well Done! Each pair within your team has now developed a deeper understanding of some of the key issues that relate to Globalisation. To help you work together and synthesise some of this material the following tasks are to be completed.
STEP ONE:
As a team listen to the debate by students at Carey Grammar School. This may provide you with futher information to inform your final decision.
STEP TWO:
Investigate the multinational companies of Nike and McDonalds. Work together to complete a PMI to identify the pluses, minuses and interestings of these global companies.
STEP THREE
You are now ready to find an answer to the question 'What is Globalisation and how does it impact on individuals, Australia and the World?'.
As a team take the opportunity to categorise your ideas under the headings of Me, Australia and the World using this table to assist you in the process.
You will find that as a result of your research for each role you may already have a clear idea of what Globalisation is and what sort of impact it has on the world. Remember that this task is about being open minded and looking at a whole range of areas that Globalisation impacts on.
STEP FOUR
Ensure that as you begin the teams discussion that you are ready to be convinced of alternate viewpoints. Remember what one person may consider to be a positive may be a negative for another.
To assist you in organising the wealth of material you have discussed use this SWOT Chart. A SWOT Chart is useful to help us analyse the information we have. An awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of Globalisation is important for us to evaluate the impact it has. By identifying opportunities that may exist along with potential threats we are able to develop a well rounded argument.
Us the completed chart to assist you and your team in making a final decision on the impact of Globalisation.
STEP FIVE
You now have the opportunity to put together all your thoughts, ideas, deliberations into a PowerPoint that will be presented to the rest of the class and forwarded to Jacinta Allan.
Take care to address the following as you work together in this final stage:
1.Clearly provide arguments from each of the roles (Economist, Human Rights, Environmentalist and Anthropologist) that support the teams final response.
2. Make use of a wide variety of information such as pictures, movies, facts, opinions, etc that you explored in order to provide clear reasons for the teams final opinion.
3. Provide clear recommendations that the Minister can refer to in relation to whether or not Australia should support a policy of Globalisation.
McDonalds Corporate site
McDonalds Corporate Responsibilty Blog
McDonalds Homepage Select menu bar on the right to identify countries which do not have McDonalds
Nike - social responsibility
Nike - Global Diversity
The globalisation debate 16 and 17 year old students from Dale Bennett's year eleven English class at Carey Grammar in Melbourne, argue that globalisation may be thought of in terms of intensified flows of people, resources, technology and ideas across political and cultural borders.
McDonalds Restaurants: Number by Region
Real World Feedback:
Jacinta Allan, Minister for Youth Affairs, Victoria.
Conclusion
As we travel and use the internet, sms and chat we are all participating in a global world and will increasingly do so.
Throughout this WebQuest you have had the opportunity to consider the impact that Globalisation has on a number of areas and to consider it from a range of perspectives. This has been achieved through researching individually and looking at the issue from a variety of ways and then by working together as a team to determine a response to the key question.
Hopefully this process will help you be more aware of the world in which you live and inform decisions you make.
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