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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

Flipgrid

This is a site for teachers to create video discussions with their students. Students can post video and text responses to a topic. I have used this to have my students converse with classrooms in Florida and in Spain.

Peace Corps World Wide Schools

Get grade level and subject specific content for your classroom that helps teach your students about the world. Or request to connect with a Peace Corps Volunteer for a virtual or in person presentation for you and your students.

The World's Largest Lesson

Discover free materials for your classroom that help integrate the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals and teach global citizenship.

Amnesty International: Human Rights Friendly Schools

Human Rights Friendly Schools are built on the principles of equality, dignity, respect, non-discrimination, and participation. This site includes a downloadable toolkit, pamphlets for students, schools, teachers, communities, and families, as well as a poster.

Educator Support

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

Global Competence Certificate

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

Asia Society Center for Global Education

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

Global Education Network

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

TeachUNICEF

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

Facing History and Ourselves

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

World Savvy

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

Assessing for Global Competency

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

Asia Society Global Competence Assessment

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.

The Council of Europe’s Competences for Democratic Culture (CDC) Framework

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.

OECD PISA Global Competence Framework

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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