Storytelling is fast becoming a crucial skill for framing issues in a way that inspires positive change. In this course, participants will be introduced to some key concepts, and explore the potential storytelling holds to create empathy and understanding, as well as how it can be used to assert identity. Participants will also get an introduction to story building.    Title Creative Storytelling for Changemakers   Course Duration Run throughout the year Target Educators & general public   Course Details Module 1 The power of stories Module 2 What is a story? Module 3 Story and identity Module 4 Shaping stories for impact  Module 5 Building a story         

This course provides basic knowledge of Global Citizenship Education (GCED), especially in the context of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Throughout the course, learners will be able to acquire knowledge of GCED in various aspects of global issues and have reflections on the role of education in achieving GCED and SDGs with various learning materials.This prerequisite course is exclusively for applicants for the 24th Asia-Pacific Training Workshop on EIU/GCED. Application Deadline: ~ 25 April 2025 (KST, Seoul Time) Estimated Course Duration: 80 minutes (includes 5 lecture videos + 1 discussion task, where participants post their reflections and opinions) Eligibility: Educators from the UNESCO Member States in the Asia and the Pacific region with a minimum of three years of professional experience who have successfully completed this prerequisite course.  

This course serves as a prerequisite for those seeking to engage in Global Citizenship Education (GCED) and Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Through a series of lectures by renowned experts, interviews with scholars and practitioners, and case studies from diverse contexts, learners will develop foundational knowledge and skills essential for understanding and applying GCED and SEL principles. The course aims to explore core concepts, pedagogical approaches, and real-world applications of GCED and SEL at local, national, and global levels. It provides a platform for learners to critically reflect on educational challenges, equity, and inclusivity, fostering a deeper awareness of their roles as educators and global citizens. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Understand the fundamental principles of GCED and SEL Recognize the importance of social-emotional competencies in fostering inclusive and just societies Prepare for advanced courses in GCED and SEL by building a strong conceptual and practical foundation This course is designed for educators, advocates, and aspiring change-makers who seek to integrate GCED and SEL into their teaching, leadership, or community initiatives. In particular, applicants for 11th Youth Leadership Workshop on GCED should complete this prerequisite course before the Pre-Workshop.

The unfortunate reality is that, as of 2024, no country has fully achieved gender equality. However, the good news is that you and I can work together to change this and make gender equality a reality.  This course will introduce you to feminist activist approaches to eliminating discrimination against women. While efforts to combat discrimination often begin at the local level, global mechanisms are in place to support governments in fulfilling their commitments to women. You will learn about key United Nations mechanisms, including: • CEDAW (The UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women),  • Special Procedures, • The Universal Periodic Review, and • The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A core focus of the course will be on Violence Against Women (VAW), which is both a cause and a consequence of gender inequality.  • Violence against women, particularly intimate partner violence and sexual violence, is a significant public health crisis and a grave violation of women’s human rights. • According to estimates from the WHO, approximately 1 in 3 women (30%) globally have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime.  We will examine the various forms and types of VAW and explore two critical topics in greater depth: Women’s Reproductive Rights and Women in Media. *Please take a look at the following dates for the Zoom live sessions during the course:

By the end of this course, you will unlock the power of film to take your students beyond school walls, inspiring them to be media and information-literate global citizens and active contributors to a more equitable and sustainable world.  We'll be taking a closer look at documentary films to explore the impact of visual storytelling to communicate ideas and inspire change. And, we’ll be guiding you through activities that will make it seamless to integrate film into your lessons.   Session 1 Documentary Film For Media and Information Literacy Session 2 Curate a collection of Social Impact Films and Resources Session 3  Implement The SIMA Challenge: 2030 Impact Campaign Session 4 Report your Impact  Deadline: You need to submit your impact by November 8, 2024 

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.