Examine and explore what is global citizenship? This essay will examine the importance of becoming a global citizen, the role we, as educators, play in this development, and how curricular structures and related learning emphases for global education aid in the development of a global citizen. What is global education? “Global citizenship would seem to be a recent concept, but its origins can be traced back to at least the 4th century in Greece, when Diogenes declared himself a cosmopolitan – citizen of the world” (Hower, 2010, p.1). The idea of ​​global citizenship, therefore, emerged even before there was a clear understanding of what the globe entailed or who populated it, Hower, 2010, although different people and cultures were unknown to anyone. Oxfam (1997) believes that global citizenship goes beyond the awareness that as citizens of the world we need to recognize our responsibilities to each other and to the earth. It is about the need to resolve inequalities and actively work to meet these needs. It can just be a matter of caring for the earth for our future generations and believing that as individuals or as a nation we can make a difference. “Twenty-first century Australians are members of a global community, connected to the wider world by cultural, economic and political ties, by improved communications and travel, and by a shared environment” (Curriculum Corporation, 2008, p.2). Becoming a global citizen is fundamental to us as human beings as we need to develop a sense of identity and self-esteem Oxfam 1997. Furthermore, being a global citizen gives us awareness of what it means to be a member of a community and how this can influence responses to issues global. Hower (2010) p...... middle of document ......ademics/.../Making_of_a_Global_Citizen.pdfCurriculum Corporation, (2008). Global perspectives: A framework for global education in Australian schools. Carlton South, Vic.Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (2009). Education for global and multicultural citizenship. A strategy for Victorian government schools, 2009-2013. Retrieved December 26, 2010, from: www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/.../multicultural-ed-strategy.pdfOpotow, S., Gerson, J., & Woodside, S. (2005). From moral exclusion to moral inclusion: theory for teaching peace. Retrieved December 31 from: http://proquest.umi.com.ezproxy.utas.edu.au/pqdweb?RQT=318&pmid=27912Victorian Essential Learning Standards, (2005). Civics and Citizenship – Level 1. Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority. Retrieved January 1 from: http://vels.vcaa.vic.edu.au/