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ERIC Number: EJ1055445
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Jul
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-2324-805X
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Education for Developing a Global Omani Citizen: Current Practices and Challenges
Al-Maamari, Saif
Journal of Education and Training Studies, v2 n3 p108-117 Jul 2014
Oman is a developing country which reformed its educational system in 1998 in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century, especially economic challenges. Strength of national identity and developing a sense of global citizenship were among the priorities of the new educational reform. This paper is based on a review of current practices regarding global citizenship education in educational system. The purpose of this theoretical study was to explore the current provision of the aspects of global citizenship education in Omani schools. Specifically, the study attempts to identify the current practices that are implemented by Omani schools to help Omani students to develop a sense of effective global citizenship. The study indicates that Omani education is not nationally centered as it aims to develop students who have global awareness. The study shows employing different approaches to develop a sense of global citizenship, namely, a separate school subject; integrated theme in social studies education, participation in some international initiatives in global citizenship education, and celebrating the international days and decades.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Oman
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