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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

  • Rexjiel Heart Flores
    The course is very informative and useful.
  • Fozia Columbus
    This GCED course was inspiring and eye‑opening. It made global issues easy to understand and showed how education can truly create positive change. The interactive approach, clear concepts, and practical strategies motivated me to think globally, act responsibly, and apply GCED values with confidence in my professional and everyday life.
  • Glaiza Dela Cruz
    The course was very informative. All we need now is to teach with the additional methodology of transformative education. Its pillars and goals really creates global peace, justice, equality, responsible and responsive citizens.
  • Kimuli Collections
    I appreciate the discussions being presented in this course. It is well organized and easy to understand. Thank you so much for enlightening me with topics relevant to today's scenarios
  • Faye Balaod
    This course was very informative and helped me understand the importance of Global Citizenship Education. Thank you for providing this valuable learning experience.
  • JANET CABIGUIN
    Everyone plays a vital role to build and break the world we live in. Because we need each other regardless of what status we have in life we need to understand that every creature has a purpose thus we should live with humility and responsibility
  • BERNADETH C CLAVERIA
    This course has reminded me that at the changing world we must value connection and still give importance to our actions since it has a direct impact wherever we are
  • Sayyora Azimova
    This course has provided me with a deeper understanding of the world we live in, the education we need, and the importance of Global Citizenship Education (GCED) in shaping responsible and engaged learners.
  • Shahkloza Karimova
    This course was very informative and helped me understand the importance of Global Citizenship Education. Thank you for providing this valuable learning experience.
  • Trinh Nguyen
    A well-structured and practical course that clearly connected global citizenship concepts to real classroom practice. The examples, reflections, and focus on student voice made the learning relevant and immediately applicable.
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