CYCLE 1 – Test your understanding

1. What is perspective
A – a point of view
B – a way of seeing the world
C – none of the above
D – A and B

Answer : D

2. What does global mean?

A – a large object
B – many people
C – affecting a country
D – affecting the whole world

Answer : D

3. Complete the following statement. Global Perspectives teaches transferable ………..

A – issues
B – perspectives
C – skills
D – opportunities

Answer : C

4. Complete the statement. "Reflection can be defined as serious thought and ......................"
(Laycock 2017)

A – understanding
B – consideration
C – confusion
D – determination

Answer : B

5. What does objective mean?

A – impartial
B – bias
C – an object
D – none of the above

Answer : A

6. Define the term critical thinking.

A – thinking hard about something

B – thinking in a difficult situation
C – objective analysis to form a judgement
D – finding solutions

Answer : C

Section B
Students must write a list of definitions the following terms in their own words. Do
not copy and paste from the internet. These definitions may also become
part of your notes.
Global – relating to the whole world

Perspective – a point of view

Skill – an ability that is done well

Values – principles or standard behaviour

Tradition – customs or beliefs passed down from generation to generation

Bias – unfair or tampered with

Critical thinking – an analysis or evaluation conducted to make a form of judgement