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GCED 101: Introduction to GCED

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.

Basic course is open to everyone and you can also take the full course by registration. Click here for more information

APCEIU

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.

Course contents

3 modules

Chapter 3: The Education We Need

Chapter 4: Emergence of GCED as Global Education Agenda

Chapter 7: What is GCED?

Discussion

2451 comments

Sonam Dorji Sonam Dorji

Thursday, 8 October 2026, 12:56 AM

Through this course i came to know that the education system has to shift to GCED with the intention of whole some development by the factors of educating the learners and that will brighten the future generation.

Sonam Dorji Sonam Dorji

Thursday, 8 October 2026, 12:56 AM

Mayrose Dacaldacal

Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 5:34 AM

This course is very informative and helpful in understanding the basic concepts of Global Citizenship Education. The lessons are clear and provide useful knowledge that can be applied in education and everyday life. Thank you for providing this valuable learning opportunity!

Ishwary Prasad Lamichhane

Friday, 4 September 2026, 7:22 PM

GCED is really an overarching idea. Schools throughout the world should have GCED content and activities included in theis curricular activities.

Ishwary Prasad Lamichhane

Friday, 4 September 2026, 7:17 PM

GCED is really an overarching idea. Schools throughout the world should have GCED content and activities included in theis curricular activities.

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