In the face of globalization, the question arises which didactic and
educational strategy based on self-responsibility is best suited for dissemination of a
science-based humanitarian culture.
This chapter reflects one pedagogic approach to strengthen self-responsibility within
students, namely the approach “Surfing Global Change” (SGC,© G. Ahamer) which
relies on dialogue while confronting learners with their peers – a much-needed training
event when it comes to real-live professional situations.
This article portrays the 5-level rule structure and offers graphic implementation and
moreover some results on emerging social dynamics within student groups.
This method is suitable for advanced physics students in any transdisciplinary setting.
Keywords: Curriculum, Dialogic learning, Discursive learning, Globalization,
Global studies, Global Studies Consortium, Graz University, Interparadigmatic,
Quality assurance, Transdisciplinary.