From  the 60s onwards,   an awareness grew among governments  and citizens globally of an “environmental crisis”  due to a wide range of human activities and problems impacting on the environment.  There is now  universal consensus that “climate change” is one of the most serious and urgent threats facing the survival of humanity. Given GCED’s vision to promote  education and action to build a holistic culture of peace that includes human and planetary “development” based on values, principles and strategies of sustainability, the “climate crisis” is hence an indispensable theme in  GCED programs. This APCEIU online course seeks to initially provide a critical understanding of the causes and consequences of climate change resulting in the climate crisis that disastrously affects the well-being of humanity and our planet.  It also clarifies the alternative paradigms of “sustainable development” that underpins proposed and implemented strategies to address the climate crisis. The role of international policy and administrative institutions  to undertake climate action, such as the Conference of the Parties (COP) to implement the UNFCCC, will be highlighted.  Drawing on critical perspectives and social movements led especially by grassroots civil society organizations , NGOs and communities, the course also seeks catalyze personal and social action for climate justice in GCED.   PRE- or CO-REQUISITE COURSE: GCED101: Introduction to GCED

This 5-week course covers a basic introduction to human rights principles, standards and mechanisms, discussion of specific issues related to GCED from a human rights perspective, and an understanding of the teaching of human rights in relation to GCED issues. After taking this course, participants will be able to explain basic principles of human rights, discuss GCED issues from a human rights perspective, and expound on issues and systems of teaching human rights. Week 1 : Society, History, Culture and Human Rights Week 2 : International Human Rights Standards Week 3 : GCED Issues Affecting Human Rights Week 4 : Realizing Human Rights and GCED Week 5 : Building Sustainable Communities Various materials such as articles, videos, and documents from the United Nations, national/local governments, other institutions, and also individuals' are utilized for this Online Course. Each weekly syllabus has several sections containing materials and questions.   Course Preview  

This course begins with an overview of AI’s evolution, clarifying essential terms and distinctions. We delve into AI governance, examining global and local frameworks, policies, and the roles of various organizations.Focusing on ethics, we will address the moral principles guiding AI, strategies for embedding fairness, accountability, and transparency, and analyze case studies of ethical challenges, including human labor costs and environmental concerns. The course also provides guidance on responsible AI use in educational settings, emphasizing ethical decision-making, privacy, consent, and data protection.We tackle the issue of misinformation, exploring AI's role in generating and spreading false information, and teach strategies to identify and combat fake news and deepfakes. Additionally, the course examines the broader societal impacts of AI, including its effects on the economy, employment, and the digital divide.By the end of this course, learners will understand AI's applications, governance, and ethical considerations, and be equipped to make informed, ethical decisions in their professional and personal lives. Become a well-informed digital citizen ready to navigate and shape the future of AI technology.

APCEIU launched the Korea-Japan Teachers’ Training Workshop on GCED in 2021, targeting 30 teachers from Korea and Japan, offering various sessions to enhance the participants’ GCED competencies as well as to foster global citizenship. Since then, they have engaged in varied activities, including collaborative lesson plan development, online seminars, joint classroom projects and student exchanges.   APCEIU is convinced of the necessity for continuing the Korea-Japan Teachers’ Network on GCED so that the created platform can further reinforce its role and meaning in encouraging the participants to truly understand the values of GCED and putting them in practice. In 2024, a new batch of teachers from the two countries will be invited to join the Network along with the existing members. To reach out to new teachers, APCEIU collaborates with the Japan Association of International Education (JAIE), Okayama University and Sophia University. Korea-Japan Teachers’ Network on GCED provides a training workshop for the participating teachers, which will be followed by the continued learning and interactive activities among the participants such as online seminars and case studies. In particular, teacher-centered learning communities within the Network are strongly encouraged for their mutual learning and interaction. The support for these teachers’ communities aims to provide a space for teachers to learn together, to broaden the perspective on GCED both as a teacher and a global citizen, and to reflect and grow together. Continuing the effort of enhancing mutual understanding among teachers and expanding their GCED practices, the Network aspires to contribute to building a culture of peace between Korea and Japan. 

This course is designed to empower Nigerian teachers with the tools knowledge and skills to enhance global citizenship education within their classrooms. Throughout this course, we will embark on a journey that transcends borders, cultures, and perspectives. We will explore various dimensions of global citizenship, including cultural understanding, environmental responsibility, social justice, and human rights. Furthermore, this course will equip you with practical strategies and innovative teaching techniques that can be seamlessly integrated into your existing curriculum, from project-based learning to cross-cultural exchanges. You will discover a myriad of approaches that will ignite curiosity, promote critical thinking, and cultivate empathy among your students. But this course is not just about theory. It's about inspiring change agents will transform classrooms into vibrant spaces of global dialogue and action. As Nigerian teachers, you will have a unique perspective to bring to this conversation and we encourage you to share your experiences, challenges, and successes along the way.

This 4-week course provides a basic introduction to the principles, conceptual underpinnings, and creative design of curricula relevant to transformative education, especially GCED in both formal and non-formal contexts. The goal of this course is to provide teachers/participants with the theoretical framework for analyzing, critiquing, and investigating curriculum so that they will be able to design GCED curriculum responsive to their own contexts. The course will consist of four “classroom” weeks. The course will open with a lecture or PowerPoint presentation or video clips followed by Forum discussions. Participants are expected to check the course site at the beginning of every course week to be aware of the requirements for the week.