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Global competence is the ability to understand and engage with a diverse, interconnected world. It includes recognizing global issues, appreciating cultural diversity, communicating across cultures, thinking critically about global contexts, and taking informed actions to promote equity and sustainability.

 

Global education broadens students' understanding of the world by integrating global perspectives into the curriculum. It fosters awareness of global issues, develops cross-cultural skills, promotes responsible global citizenship, and enhances cultural understanding.

Useful Digital Tools and Resources

Educator Support

Here are some websites that support teachers in fostering global competence:

Offers professional development programs for educators to enhance global competence in their teaching.

Provides resources, tools, and strategies for integrating global competence into K-12 education.

Offers lesson plans, curriculum guides, and other resources to help teachers bring global perspectives into the classroom.

Provides free resources and lesson plans on global issues and children's rights.

Offers educational resources that help students connect historical events to contemporary global issues.

Provides professional development and curriculum resources to integrate global competence into teaching.

Assessing for Global Competency

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Here are three tools to assess global competency, along with links and descriptions of how they can guide educational decisions:

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This tool offers a framework to assess students' global competence through four domains: investigating the world, recognizing perspectives, communicating ideas, and taking action. Educators can use this assessment to identify strengths and areas for growth, guiding curriculum development and instructional strategies to better support students' global learning.

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The CDC Framework provides a comprehensive set of competencies for democratic culture, including global competence. Educators can use this tool to assess students' abilities in intercultural dialogue, democratic participation, and global engagement. The insights gained can guide decisions on implementing inclusive practices and fostering a culture of democracy and respect in schools.

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The OECD's Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) includes a global competence framework that evaluates students' ability to understand and act on global issues. This assessment helps educators and policymakers understand how well students are prepared to engage in a globalized world, informing policy decisions and resource allocation to improve global education programs.

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