Cambridge International AS and A Level Global Perspectives and Research (9239) is one of the most dynamic courses created by this exam board. I have enjoyed teaching and giving tutorial support for this course, especially as there is a focus on researching and reflecting on learning as the student answers self-set questions. Unfortunately, this AS and A Level course is not available to private candidates as there are coursework components that need to be graded by teachers in a Registered Examination Centre.
Even though private candidates cannot take Global Perspectives as an examination, the syllabus gives enough guidance for students to create amazing projects to add to their high school portfolio. If you are at school and want to find resources, I will add what I have found so far.
Please take time to thoroughly research the AS or A Level subjects you intend to pursue. This website is intended to give you information, but each of you will have different educational journeys, and the exam boards change syllabuses and specifications often.
Even though private candidates cannot take Global Perspectives as an examination, the syllabus gives enough guidance for students to create amazing projects to add to their high school portfolio. If you are at school and want to find resources, I will add what I have found so far.
Please take time to thoroughly research the AS or A Level subjects you intend to pursue. This website is intended to give you information, but each of you will have different educational journeys, and the exam boards change syllabuses and specifications often.
Syllabus
To have the most success in final assessments (exams), read the syllabus carefully. Consider this as the rule book, as it gives clear details about the subject.
Here are the links for the AS and A Level Global Perspectives course:
Here are the links for the AS and A Level Global Perspectives course:
Cambridge AS and A Level Global Perspectives (9239)
https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-international-as-and-a-level-global-perspectives-and-research-9239/
https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-international-as-and-a-level-global-perspectives-and-research-9239/
Past paper practice
AS Level Global Perspectives has an examination component, so one of the most focused ways to understand how well you will do in the final assessments (exams) is to complete some past papers, mark them and reflect on your strengths and challenges. Then repeat the process. Visit the exam board's website and look for past papers, the mark schemes, and the examiners' reports. All these documents will be helpful in honing your skills in this subject. As this dynamic course is so rooted in global issues, it helps to stay aware of the issues we face at a local, national and global level.
Suggested textbooks
There are endorsed textbooks that are closely aligned to exam board courses and these will be the best resource to use as a scaffold for learning. Each exam board also suggests other textbooks and resources for each subject course. The choice of books for teaching and learning is yours, but I have always relied on one or two endorsed textbooks, and then used other resources to supplement my own learning and teaching.
Here are some useful suggested textbooks for AS and A Level Global Perspectives and Research:
Here are some useful suggested textbooks for AS and A Level Global Perspectives and Research:
Cambridge AS and A Level Global Perspectives and Research (9239)
- Towsey, D. (2017) Cambridge International AS and A Level Global Perspectives & Research Coursebook. ISBN: 9781107560819 [Endorsed]
- Towsey, D. (2017) Cambridge International AS and A Level Global Perspectives & Research Teacher's Resource CD-ROM. ISBN: 9781108437769 [Endorsed]
Useful websites for AS and A Level Global Perspectives and Research
Using an endorsed textbook alongside the syllabus or specification is always my first strategy in teaching or tutoring AS and A Levels. Then I look through the online resources to supplement and complement what is being learnt, and I am constantly researching new resources.
Global Perspectives can become such an individualized course, depending on where it is being taught in the world. So, it is going to be far more useful to research relevant and high-quality websites when you know what you are looking for. Use the syllabus and the CAIE-endorsed book to guide your learning, research and reflection of this valuable AS and A Level course.
Global Perspectives can become such an individualized course, depending on where it is being taught in the world. So, it is going to be far more useful to research relevant and high-quality websites when you know what you are looking for. Use the syllabus and the CAIE-endorsed book to guide your learning, research and reflection of this valuable AS and A Level course.
Websites need to be checked often to make sure they are still relevant and the links are still active. All websites were checked and updated: April, 2021.