“Fostering students’ global competence is an accessible, practical possibility that is not beyond the reach of the average teacher.”
Anthony Jackson, Center for Global Education
Why teach Global Competence?
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and The Center for Global Education have identified four key aspects of Global competence. Globally competent students enrich the world and their community by:
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Investigating the world beyond their immediate environment
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Recognize, understand and appreciate the perspectives and world views of others
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Communicate ideas effectively with diverse audiences by engaging in open, appropriate and effective interactions across cultures
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Take action for collective wellbeing and sustainable development both locally and globally
Place-Based Education Think Globally Teach Locally
“Let Students Lead: How are Local Investigations Relevant to Global Learning
Diving into Place-Based Education: Local-Global Learning
Big Picture Thinking: How to Educate the Whole Person for an Interconnected World
Local Letters for Global Change: A Pulitzer Center Writing Contest
‘We the People’ for The Global Goals
About the Sustainable Development Goals
The SDGs aren't the same old same old
Global Voices - What’s so different about the Global Goals?
How to Teach the U.N. Development Goals, and Why
"Think Global, Act Local: How to embed SDGs in your school and community
The Sustainable Development goals: A guide for teachers
Teaching Resources-The ‘Why’
Teaching for Global Competence in a Rapidly Changing World
Becoming a Globally Competent Teacher
Five Reasons Why Global Competence Matters
Place-Based Education Think Globally Teach Locally.
Earth Owner’s Manual: 17 Things Young Adults Should be Studying
My journey from classroom teacher to global education.
Online Professional Development Opportunities
Global Competence Microcredentials
Teaching Resources-The ‘How’
West-Windsor Plains Middle School Global Challenge
You Can Teach about Climate Change in Every Subject and Grade Level. Here's How
Climate Change Education: Curriculum
Climate Action Project and Curriculum and Lesson Plans
iEARN (International Education and Research Network) projects
Resources and Downloads for Global Competence
Empowering Youth
"12 kids who are changing their communities and our world"
32 Young Activists Who Are Changing the World
These 9 Badass Youth Activists are Changing the World
How art creates social change in 5 TED Talks
15 public art projects that boldly advocate for social justice
Teaching Grade School Students How to Make Global Impact
Empowering Student Action through 21st Century Skills and the SDGs
The Lazy Person’s Guide to Saving the World
170 Daily Actions to Transform Our World
How to Save the World in Six Seconds
National Geographic Innovation Challenges
My World 360: Empowering the Next Generation of SDG Journalists
Girl Scouts: Global Action 2020
Encouraging Students to Take Action
What are effective ways to take action in the digital age?
Global Unit Plan and Project-Based Learning
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