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GCED101: Introduction to GCED (Certificate Course)

Application 04-01-2019 ~ 12-31-2025
Learning 04-01-2019 ~ 12-31-2025(352 Weeks)
Course ID 2025_80_CL005_1_0_

  • Take the course at your own pace

  • Downloadable Certificate
    Earn a certificate upon the course completion

  • 100% Free

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About the 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.

 

 

 

 

 

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Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding under the auspices of UNESCO

 

The Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU) was established in 2000 as a UNESCO Category 2 centre to promote education for a Culture of Peace. APCEIU is working in close collaboration with UNESCO Offices, National Commissions of Member States, related educational institutes, and civil society to promote global citizenship education (GCED) under the framework of education for international understanding (EIU) towards a Culture of Peace.

 

APCEIU has devoted itself to strengthening GCED/EIU capacities by pursuing its philosophy and policies through training teachers and teacher trainers; research and policy development; developing educational materials and programs; organizing different levels of workshops and conferences; and strengthening the network of teachers, educators, experts, civil society leaders and other stakeholders.

 

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Course Reviews

  • Tobiloba Akala
    The course was enlightening and interesting
  • NGUYEN THI NGOC PHU
    Interesting and useful introduction course for GCED.
  • Truc Nguyen Truc Nguyen
    The chapter on GCED (Global Citizenship Education) was particularly enlightening, offering practical strategies and a global perspective that can be applied to various fields. It’s truly an eye-opening experience that equips you with the tools to foster inclusivity and social change.
  • Sadia Nafees
    I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn more about global citizenship, diversity, and inclusion. It's a great resource for educators, professionals, and anyone working to make a positive impact.
  • Sumera Ashraf
    Such lectures should be taught online or face to face that prepares us to meet the global challenges our earth is facing and will face in future. Fantastic effort! KEEP IT UP!
  • Bayаsgalan Munkhdelger
    I really want to study at the Ban Ki-moon Center from Mongolia, an independent country between the two great powers, Russia and China. Please support me to become a Mongolian trainer for the global citizenship education program. I have a great desire to continue this program to children in remote rural areas. Thank you.
  • GRACE BULOS
    Thank you so much GCED for the wonderful knowledge you shared.This can be useful for my teaching Values Education.More power and God bless...
  • RAYMOND REGINIO
    GCED is very timely and relevant to integrate into our curriculum at DepED. Thank you for this opportunity. I will share this with my colleagues.
  • Fareeha Masood
    I would highly recommend this course to anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Global Citizenship diversity and inclusion. it's an excellent resource for educators, professionals and individuals committed to creating positive change.
  • Zeenat hayat
    thank you GCED it was very effective
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