Courses by Registration
A wide range of courses with specific topics on GCED are available here!
GCED by Themes
Global Citizenship and Cultural Diversity
The course, Global Citizenship and Cultural Diversity is targeted at practitioners in the field of education and development, social and youth workers, as well as policy-makers and civil servants. The goal of the course is to further broaden their perspectives on the topic, sharpen their knowledge and skills, as well as to strengthen their capacity to carry out what they’ve learned in their contexts. This course provides participants with a critical understanding of the relation between Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Understanding in a globalized world. The first module looks at Cultural diversity in a globalizing world within the context of Global Citizenship and Global Education. The second module of this course discusses the different elements of Global Citizenship through explaining the different elements and instruments of Global Education. The third module reflects on intercultural learning competences and the intercultural dialogue in the public political discourse. The fourth and last module of this course focuses on the practical use of Intercultural Global Education in terms of political and social action. It also explores the key dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals. Next to getting acquainted to various theories and instruments, participants will, through assignments, work on their own strategy development plan which they can use after the course in their own context.Instructor-ledApplication 06-12-2018 ~ 07-05-2018
Learning 07-16-2018 ~ 08-12-2018
Certificate Yes
Open to Public
GCED 101: Introduction to GCED (Certificate Course)
The course aims to provide an overview of the GCED (Global Citizenship Education) as well as its background, concepts under the framework of UNESCO, and guidelines for teaching and learning. The course will help participants gain an understanding of the key concepts and principles of GCED, recognize educational issues relevant to GCED, and identify pedagogical approaches to GCED. Chapter 1 The World We Live in 1 Chapter 2 The World We Live in 2 Chapter 3 The Education We Need Chapter 4 Emergence of GCED as Global Education Agenda Chapter 5 Understanding GCED within SDG4 Chapter 6 Who is a Global Citizen? Chapter 7 What is Global Citizenship Education(GCED)? Chapter 8 Thematic Areas of GCED Chapter 9 Learning Contents of GCED Chapter 10 Teaching GCED to Transform: Pedagogical Principles of GCED Chapter 11 How to Teach GCED Effectively: Teaching Strategies and Approaches Chapter 12 GCED in Practice: Teaching GCED in Classroom Certificates will be given to participants who fulfill the requirements; more than 80% of lecture attendance and submission of an assignment at the end of the course.Instructor-ledApplication 06-01-2018 ~ 06-25-2018
Learning 06-25-2018 ~ 08-25-2018
Certificate Yes