Measuring progress is vital for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the brighter future that the world aspires to by 2030. While the concrete sub-targets and the indicator framework of the SDGs are a big step forward, challenges remain which highlight the important role of civil society in Read more…
A new resource from Aga Khan Canada is available for intermediate and secondary school teachers: Inspiring Global Citizens – An Educator’s Guide The guide provides engaging activities and resources to stimulate student thinking about global interconnections, the commonalities we share and the major challenges facing the world today. Real-world examples, both local Read more…
Reflection questions for students and teachers: Reflection questions for teachers:
Global Citizenship Education can utilize a multitude of participatory teaching and learning methodologies. These can include: discussion and debate; role-play; ranking exercises; and communities of enquiry. These methods are now established as best practices in education, and are not unique to Global Citizenship Education. However, when used in conjunction with Read more…
When you take a narrowly focused charitable approach to education for global citizenship, the outcomes with your students may be very similar to the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of a fundraiser. KSAs of Fundraising Knowledge and understanding Skills Values and attitudes Math and financial literacyBusiness ethicsFinancial empowerment Product salesCustomer serviceTracking Read more…
Development in a Box (Alberta Council for Global Cooperation) Designed to be an educational kit to be used by educators, Development in a Box aids in the incorporation of global issues into the curriculum and classroom for grades 1 through 12. Kits include lesson plans, hands-on activities and supplies, as Read more…
Before you embark on a project, partnership, or global citizenship educational event, it is important to take a few moments to consider whether or not you are participating in something that is meaningful, equitable, and just for all parties involved (students, teachers, partnering organization, recipients). The accompanying questions and checklist were created Read more…
In addition to incorporating global citizenship education in your classroom and lesson plans, there are also other great ways to involve your students in experiential education through partnerships that employ a global lens. School partnerships and projects are a great way to interact with the larger development community and can Read more…
