Global Perspectives 0457
About Course
Develop the research, reasoning, reflection and collaboration skills assessed in Cambridge IGCSE™ Global Perspectives 0457. This course prepares learners for the source-based Written Exam, the 1500–2000-word Individual Report and the collaborative Team Project, using the complete official 2028 topic list.
What Will You Learn?
- Research significant global issues systematically
- Analyse and evaluate arguments, sources and evidence
- Compare personal, local, national and global perspectives
- Write a rigorous Individual Report and reflective paper
- Collaborate effectively on a researched Team Project
- Prepare for the source-based Paper 1 examination
Course Content
Course Orientation
Understand the qualification, assessment route and course plan
Diagnostic Assessment: Global Perspectives Skills
Establish a starting profile across the assessed skills
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Introduction to the Diagnostic Section
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Understanding Paper 1
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Learning Resources
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Understanding Component 3
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Research and source diagnostic
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Argument and evaluation diagnostic
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Reflection, communication and collaboration diagnostic
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Your Diagnostic Results and Learning Plan
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Claims, reasons, evidence and assumptions
Research, Evidence and Evaluation
Design and evaluate rigorous research into global issues
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Turning broad topics into focused global issues
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Research questions and enquiry design
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Finding credible and contrasting sources
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Referencing, citations and research records
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Evaluating source evidence and reasoning
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Drawing supported conclusions and courses of action
Perspectives, Arguments and Reflection
Understand and compare perspectives with empathy
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Personal, local, national and global perspectives
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Comparing perspectives objectively and empathetically
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Justified personal reflection and learning
Paper 1 Written Exam
Apply source-based reasoning under timed conditions
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Question 1: Understanding and interpreting sources
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Question 2: Analysing arguments and evidence
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Question 3: Evaluating sources and reasoning
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Question 4: Developing a reasoned judgement
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Paper 1 timing, command words and final checks
Component 2 Individual Report
Produce a rigorous 1500–2000-word report
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Choosing a significant global issue and title
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Planning local, national and global research
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Selecting and evaluating perspectives and evidence
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Personal reflection, citations and references
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Editing the 1500–2000-word report for submission
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Developing an argument and justified conclusion
Component 3 Team Project
Plan, act, collaborate and reflect effectively
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Choosing a local issue from the topic list
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Team roles, collaboration and project planning
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Researching perspectives and agreeing action
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Explanation of Research and Planning, 300–400 words
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Evidence of Action and communication
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Reflective Paper, 750–1000 words
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Evaluation of action, learning and teamwork
Exploring the Official Topic List
Use broad global topics as contexts for skills development
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Culture, identity, beliefs and inclusion
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Climate, environment, energy, water and food
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Development, globalisation, trade, poverty and inequality
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Education, employment, technology and the digital world
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Conflict, law, political power, migration and urbanisation
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Health, media, sport, transport, travel and tourism
Course recap & IGCSE success guidelines
Consolidate all skills and submission requirements
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AO1 research, analysis and evaluation recap
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AO2 reflection and AO3 communication/collaboration recap
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Paper 1, Individual Report and Team Project completion audit
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Final mock, portfolio check and revision plan
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