- D-94
Open to Public
GCED101: 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.OngoingSelf-paced - D-18
GCED by Themes
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 Oct. 15, 2023.OngoingSelf-paced GCED by Themes
Teaching MIL to Prevent Hate Speech
What can be done when online hate speeches spread into the physical world? This closed course is designed for educators who want to teach about Media and Information Literacy. It will focus on the spreading of prejudice and stereotypes online and their consequences offline. The workshop will explain the role played by the Internet and the mechanisms of their diffusion on social networks (trends and patterns of online extremism). Using material found online, this course will allow the participants to experiment hands-on the functioning of Internet, define their own posture, and will give them the tools and recommendations to teach about it. In particular, students who want to apply for this course should complete the prerequisite course “Critical Media Literacy” in advance. Module No Title 1 The Challenges of Privacy Online 2 Consequences of Fake News and Conspiracy Theories 3 Online Discrimination and Hate Speech by Extremist Groups 4 The Role of EducationOngoingInstructor-ledApplication 07-26-2023 ~ 08-20-2023
Learning 08-28-2023 ~ 09-30-2023
Certificate Yes
GCED by Themes
Human Rights in the Context of 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 PreviewInstructor-ledApplication 07-12-2023 ~ 07-23-2023
Learning 08-01-2023 ~ 09-24-2023
Certificate Yes
- D-460
Open to Public
Bringing Living Heritage to the Classroom in Asia-Pacific
This course provides key resources and guidance for teachers and people interested in education and culture on why and how to integrate living heritage in their lessons and extracurricular activities in the school. Such lessons and activities aim to make learning more contextualized, relevant and engaging for students while they help raise awareness about the importance of safeguarding living heritage. By the end of the course, the participant will: Understand the benefits of using ICH in school programmes and activities. Gain capacity to develop lessons or activities, with at least one lesson or activity developed as part of the course. Build synergy with other education programs such as Education for Sustainable Development, Global Citizenship Education or Social and Emotional Learning, etc. Identify opportunities to develop more lessons or activities in her/his school context. Whoever you are — policymaker, school director, teacher, student, parent, heritage practitioner — you have a vital role to play in this process.OngoingSelf-paced - D-460
Open to Public
Creative Storytelling for Changemakers
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 storyOngoingSelf-paced