1) Why is it relevant for every Victorian to be Global-minded?
As global mindedness means that respecting how different countries do things and has the imagination to appreciate why other cultures do them that way, it is thus important for Victorians
to respect other cultures and beliefs. As Singapore is highly interconnected, therefore there are many foreigners coming to our country. Global-mindedness helps to ensure Victorians do not offend them, and allow them to communicate better with people of different cultures and nationality.
2) How may global-mindedness in you be evident in your friends?
As my class has scholars from China, I think global mindedness can be seen in me. I usually talk to them and learn about their tradition. I do not commit any taboo or be prejudice against them. I do not discriminate and not being racist against other races. Apart from that, I do share some of my culture and beliefs to the scholars. I respect who they are and learnt many things about their homeland.
3) What do you think best foster global mindedness in a person?
I think that the environment best fosters the development of global mindedness. That is why Victoria School held overseas camp and exchange programme every year. As being in a different environment, one would subconsciously be aware of the culture and beliefs of an environment so one would not upset the natives. Furthermore, one has to know about the environment so as to adapt to it. Therefore the environment best foster the development of global mindedness.
4) Briefly comment on the comment
"A global mindset combines an openness to and awareness of diversity across cultures. It respects how different countries do things and has the imagination to appreciate why other cultures do them that way. But, a global mindset is also incisive � to push the limits of one's own way of doing things."
I agree with this comment. Inevitably, global mindedness allows us to be more aware of the world and the people around us. Through global mindedness, we could make more friends and get more knowledge through them. Global mindedness helps us to improve the way we do things and push our limits into greater heights
