The purpose of this study is to suggest teaching and learning methods for social studies
global education. To achieve this aim, we first reexamined the meaning of global education and
analyzed the current situation and problems associated with it in Korea. Second, we developed
a basic format and steps for a model based on the analyzed results. Third, we propose teaching
and learning methods for promoting sensitivity to global problems. In addition, we present
lesson plans which could be used for social studies instruction in middle schools.
We ascertained that the current global education program was not useful in fostering global
citizenship, especially with respect to attitudes such as participation. We, therefore, designed a
teaching and learning methodology focusing on the connection between knowledge and
practice, and sensitivity to global issues. The developed model is composed of four steps. The
first step is to relate world and the self, the second is to understand various aspects of global
issues, the third is to discover solutions, and the last step is self-evaluation. We introduce two
lesson plans that were applied to this model. One of them is about world economic problems
and the other is about environmental problems.