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GCED101: Introduction to GCED (Certificate Course)

Application 04-01-2019 ~ 12-31-2026
Learning 04-01-2019 ~ 12-31-2026(405 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

  • DAN VICTOR DE VERA DAN VICTOR DE VERA
    This is really helpful in my studies as a pre-service teacher in understanding a broader perspective on the world issues, values, and over all.
  • KYLA MAE NOFIEL
    Very helpful and informative
  • ANNE KRISTINE TAN
    I find this course very informative
  • DANMI SEONG
    This is very helpful and informative
  • Aleckzan Claire Pinar
    The course is very informative and relevant in today's global society.
  • KATHLEENE OLVINA
    The course is very informative and engaging.
  • EMMANUEL DEL CASTILLO
    I found this course interesting especially showed students discussing global issues that would help them familiariaze with.
  • Guljahon Yusubova
    The course inspired me to continue learning about global issues and to apply GCED values in my education, future career, and everyday life. I believe that through empathy, inclusivity, and responsible actions, people can create a more peaceful, fair, and sustainable world for future generations.
  • Lian Joy Piape
    the course lecture is very impormative and it inspired me to become global citizen.
  • Sudha Rajbhar
    The GCED lecture was very informative and helped me understand global issues, human rights, peace, and social responsibility. It inspired me to become a responsible global citizen and apply these values in social work and community development.
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