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.

Among individuals, groups, and institutions committed to building a peaceful world, there is a long-standing consensus that there can be “no peace without justice”. Hence, this course seeks to provide a critical understanding of the relationship between conflicts and social and economic justice at local and global levels as well as peacebuilding initiatives to transform such conflicts in both South and North contexts. Identifying structural violence or social and economic inequalities and injustices as one of the major root causes of glocal (global and local) conflicts, it also explores strategies whereby nations and their citizens can live together with justice and compassion to build a culture of peace through personal and social action. Drawing on case studies in diverse regions in the Global South and in part in the Global North, four specific themes or sectors will be critically examined, including paradigms of development and globalization, marginalized rural communities, women and Indigenous Peoples The impact of unjust social structures and relationships at international, national and local levels in catalyzing conflicts will be analyzed. Various exemplars of grassroots peacebuilding initiatives and movements to transform these conflicts towards realities that reflect the values and principles of social and economic justice will also be explored. The course also provides a forum for understanding the roles played by NGOs, other civil society organizations and social movements in the building of a just world community.   ※For any inquiries regarding taking the course, please contact GCED Online Campus administrators, gcedonline@unescoapceiu.org.

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 Education  

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.

This course introduces the SDGs and the notion of Global Citizenship through a series of lectures by renowned experts from all over the world, interviews with scholars, advocates, and representatives from all different sectors, and case presentations by active global citizens. The course aims to examine and critically reflect on the revolving issues around the globe at local, national, and international levels by providing a platform where learners can virtually meet and learn from one another. Learners will be able to deepen their understanding of the SDGs and global citizenship, exchange and embrace different perspectives, and challenge their own assumptions.   The course invites those who see themselves as global citizens as well as who aspire to assume active roles in bringing meaningful changes to oneself and to the society they are in.   In particular, applicants for this year's 10th Youth Leadership Workshop on GCED should complete this prerequisite course for the application. No. Module Units 1 Global Citizenship and the SDGs 1) Understanding Global Citizenship in the Context of the SDGs. 2) Why & What is Global Citizenship? 3) What does Global Citizenship Mean to Me? 2 Global Citizenship in a Challenging World Key Challenges to Global Citizenship - Education - Conflict, peacebuilding and inter-cultural/inter-religious dialog - Gender Equality and Women's Rights - Migration & Refugees - Panel Discussion on Critical Issues around Global Citizenship 3 Act to Change: Global Citizenship for Transformation Highlights and Key Issues of the SDGs - Women and Youth Empowerment - SDGs and education 4 Meet the Global Citizens Around the World Case studies of innovative movements and cases of global citizens 5 Plan for Action: Becoming Active Global Citizens 1) How to become active global citizens 2) Advocacy tools and strategies