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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

2448 comments

Lamichhane Ishwary Prasad

금요일, 4 9월 2026, 7:22 오후

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

Lamichhane Ishwary Prasad

금요일, 4 9월 2026, 7:17 오후

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

Marbhe Jane Bentazal Marbhe Jane Bentazal

금요일, 4 9월 2026, 12:17 오전

GCED really gave a realization that education must be taught for all, no gender, and no raise can ever be deemed by education! That's why as a future teacher, I wanted to be someone who thinks education should be respectful ans shall be respected.

wangmo passang

목요일, 3 9월 2026, 10:38 오후

Global Citizenship Education (GCED) is a genuinely beautiful concept because it reframes human identity, urging us to view the world not as a patchwork of competing borders, but as a single, shared community. Combining universal access with modern relevance turns education from a passive legacy system into the world's most powerful equalizer. Traditional schooling models were built for the Industrial Age—prioritizing standardized testing, strict discipline, and rote memorization. Transforming this for the modern era fundamentally redefines what it means to learn and who gets to participate.

Cruza Stephanie Xaine

목요일, 3 9월 2026, 1:39 오후

I learned that Global Citizenship Education (GCED) helps us become responsible and respectful members of society. It taught me that being a global citizen is not only about knowing what happens in other countries, but also about respecting different cultures, promoting peace, protecting human rights, and caring for our environment. I realized that even small actions, such as helping others, respecting differences, and making responsible decisions, can contribute to a better community and world.

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