Abstract: In the modern times, the tendency of globalization is irreversible. The citizenship education is valued more and more highly in the world. Against the background of globalization, human being is gradually becoming an indiscerptible organic unity. In western countries the research and development of the thought of citizenship education has entered a new period. The advanced theory and practice of citizenship education of western countries has an important enlightenment to our country. By learning the good and successful experience and methods from western countries, we can improve and strengthen our country's citizenship education more scientifically and reasonably.