North West Global Education Network

The 8 Key Concepts in the Global Dimension

Values and Perceptions

Developing a critical evaluation of images of the developing world and an appreciation of the effect these have on people's attitudes and vales e.g.

• highlighting contrasting images of the developing world in literature/film and exploring responses to these
• developing awareness of bias and stereotyping in the media
• showing how perceptions of different cultures can influence the extent to which scientific ideas are accepted, used and valued
• studying less economically developed countries and localities through analysis of sources such as photographs, texts, etc. and raising consciousness of the way these shape the pupils' own and others' views
• encouraging discussion about stereotypes and prejudices, and why these exist