Critical approaches to pedagogy
We have talked about key terms, models and elements of global education. Now that we have looked at these more practical aspects, the next step is to explore some of …
Course: Global Education for Teachers
Reflecting on the terms
To bring together our course poll results and the range of perspectives from researchers, we would now like you to take some time to think about the following questions: Which …
Introduction to Week 2
In this video your Lead Educators will introduce Week 2 of the course and the areas of global education we will be exploring through each of its activities. As we’ve …
Key readings on global education
Despite the diverse perspectives on global education and related concepts which we have been exploring so far, they all share a common concern with global issues, how these link to …
Participatory activities and approaches to global education
In this video we provide an overview of some of the different types of participatory activities and approaches which can support global education in practice. Our examples include small group …
What are international education initiatives?
Here, we will look at the range of contemporary international educational initiatives that seek to engage teachers and learners. In particular, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide an important set …
Active and participatory approaches to pedagogy
In addition to critical approaches to pedagogy, it is also important to consider how we engage pupils in learning. A more traditional teacher-centred approach can be useful in passing on …
Sharing your thoughts
Having watched the video in the previous step, please think about how you would answer the following questions. You can post a short response (up to 100 words) in the …
Framing global education practice
What is the role of pedagogy in global education? While knowledge of global issues is key to global education, development of critical thinking skills is also key, and to develop …
Digging deeper into the key elements of global education
In this video we look at how educators can incorporate knowledge and understanding, skills, values, and actions as part of their global education practice. We see that the way the …
Key elements of global education
As we have discussed in previous steps, there are a variety of ways of framing global education and deciding on its core priorities. How we do this might depend on …
Perspectives from researchers
Now that we have explored the range of terms that are familiar to members of the group, let’s listen to some researchers from the Development Education Research Centre, at the …
Support for curriculum planning
There are also a range of resources that support teachers to incorporate global education within the curriculum and to consider what might be appropriate at different ages and stages of …
Educators’ experiences of global education in practice
Similarly to perspectives on global education, educators’ actual experiences of global education are also likely to be quite diverse. This might depend on a number of factors, including the contexts …
Course overview and learning with us
In this video we introduce what the course is all about and what you can expect to learn or be able to do once you’ve worked through it. Course aims …