Open to PublicOngoingSelf-paced

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

facebook X instagram linkedin

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Instructor

image

 

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.

 

GCED Online Campus
APCEIU

Course Reviews

  • 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.
  • Shohinur Uktamjonova
    This course is very useful and inspiring. It teaches important values and helps us understand global issues better.
  • Faith Maina
    thank you so much for this course
  • Ahamadul Norfa M. Ahamadul Norfa M.
    This course will provide us with knowledge about simple things like the global citizenship and Globalization
  • Daphnee Casandra Acosta
    This course made me realize how the simple things we do as simple as drinking coffee involves others. It basically tells us that we are connected with other even in the simple things we do in life.
  • Francis Aillaine Patingga
    One video I found interesting showed students discussing global issues like inequality and cultural differences. It made me realize that education is not only about knowledge but also about developing empathy, awareness, and responsibility toward others.



  • Marie Secuya Marie Secuya
    GCED teaches us values like respect, empathy, and cooperation with people from different cultures.
  • Mark Anthony Tibalan Mark Anthony Tibalan
    This course shows how Global Citizenship Education is important, and this course is very useful.
  • Reece Allen Romero
    This course is valuable in enhancing my understanding of global issues.
  • Aj Boy Cat-awan
    the course it is helpful and useful
Go to list of Courses