Cosmopolitanism and education:promoting international

understanding

cosmopolitanism

• Cosmopolitanism is a western notion.

• Composition of Greek term ‘cosmologies’ :unsolved tension; cosmos, a natural universal order to polis, society’ variable order

• Emphasis on common humanity and social diversity

• It came to force after the two world wars

Cosmopolitan education for international understanding

• To develop a power of independent thinking

• To develop humanity attitude

• To discourage the feeling of supremacy

• To suppress the idea of narrow nationalism

• To reduce fear complex among different nation

CURRICULUM• Space for international literature

• In science , space for scientific knowledge to eradicate international problems

• In history , space for famous angels of peace, biographies of leaders of different nation.

• In geography, space for culture of various country

• Lectures and talks should be arranged of the visitors from other nations.

• Celebration different international days and festivals.

Method of Teaching

• Problem solving method.

• Collaborative method.

Method of teaching should be based on-

• Developing the capacity of independent thinking.

• Application of knowledge and understanding for international understanding.

Role of Teacher

• Teacher should be imaginative and resourceful.

• Teacher should be aware about International happenings

• Teacher should be open minded.