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EIU Best Practices Series No. 25: School-based In-service Programme Year of publication: 2011 Author: Yeshi Pemo Corporate author: APCEIU This monograph is one of APCEIU's EIU Best Practices Series, which aims to encourage educators, scholars, and activists to implement and share local initiatives on EIU. The Series No.25 introduces the case of the Damphu Lower Secondary School in Bhutan, which carried out a number of initiatives to promote culture of peace and EIU through workshops, literary activities, and contests for students, teachers, parents, and nation-wide UNESCO clubs. The case showcases that the educators’ aspirations toward education for peace can be achieved through the combination of excellent school leadership, strong commitment, high competency, and available resources. 
EIU Best Practices Series No. 26: Promotion of EIU through Multilingual Education Year of publication: 2011 Author: Narayan Prasad Subedi Corporate author: APCEIU This monograph is one of APCEIU's EIU Best Practices Series, which aims to encourage educators, scholars, and activists to implement and share local initiatives on EIU. The Series No.26 showcases a Multilingual Education Programme initiated by the Magar community in Nepal, that fosters EIU and multiculturalism. As there are over 200 local languages within Nepal, the MEP seeks to address the educational needs of non-Nepali speaking population. The program helps to enhance teacher capacity building, training manual development, and curriculum development, thereby allowing non-Nepali students to study in respective mother tongue. 
EIU Best Practices Series No. 27: Integrating EIU with the Curriculum for Gross National Happiness Education in Bhutan Year of publication: 2012 Author: Udhim Subba Corporate author: APCEIU This monograph is one of APCEIU's EIU Best Practices Series, which aims to encourage educators, scholars, and activists to implement and share local initiatives on EIU. The Series No.27 introduces Bhutan’s Yebilaptsa Middle Secondary School, in its effort to promote values of EIU as a complementary component of the Gross National Happiness Education efforts. Activities such as UNESCO club community activities, environmental learning, EIU cultural night, international exchange altogether exemplify effective ways to integrate EIU practices in the curriculum and extracurricular programs of schools. 
Second Annual Meeting of the Global Citizenship Education Actors’ Platform: Meeting Report Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: APCEIU This meeting report provides readers with an overview of discussion points during the “Second Annual Meeting of the GCED Actors’ Platform” held on 19 November 2020. The Meeting was aimed at: Reviewing and updating the status of regional priorities and progress for GCED in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sharing initiatives and on-going projects undertaken at the regional level, especially in the field of GCED Research. Discussing future directions of the global and inter-regional GCED partnership. 
Feasibility Study on Monitoring Global Citizenship Competences in the Asia-Pacific Region (Phase I) Year of publication: 2020 Author: Aaron Benavot Corporate author: APCEIU In accordance with SDG 4.7, countries are promoting GCED and other aspects of Target 4.7. It is necessary to measure learner levels and progress in global citizenship competencies to assess the extent to which learners are acquiring knowledge, attitudes, and skills related to global citizenship.This report is organized into three substantive sections. Section II discusses existing definitions and conceptualization of GCED and GCC drawing on different sources. Section III describes which Asia-Pacific countries are included in this feasibility study and how relevant policy and curriculum documents are identified and analyzed. This section also discusses some common and share features of GCED that emerge from an analysis of country documents. Section IV briefly reviews existing measurement approaches of GCED or related concepts and then proposes a Measurement Framework of GCC for possible use in the A-P region. Section V of the report provides some forward-looking suggestions. 
Asia-Pacific Teacher Exchange for Global Education: 2020 Final Report Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: APCEIU | Korea R. Ministry of Education The Asia-Pacific Teacher Exchange for Global Education (APTE) has been conducted since 2012 and marks its 9th anniversary this year. This report looks back over the past 9 years and the achievements of the programme for 2020.This year, due to the pandemic effects, the Office of International Teacher Exchange (ITE) focused on expanding the foundation for online exchange and developing content to strengthen the sustainability of educational exchange and ensure the internal stability of the programme. 
Coding global citizenship in the digital era (SangSaeng no. 44 winter 2015) Year of publication: 2015 Corporate author: APCEIU Summary:The 44th issue of SangSaeng, “Coding Global Citizenship in the Digital Era,” has been released. The advancement of digital technology has connected the world, accelerating globalization. In this global digital age, Global Citizenship Education (GCED) is drawing enormous attention. Recognizing its significance, this Winter edition brings out the topic of GCED for digital citizens through the lens of education policymakers, children and youth, and corporations. In particular, the articles suggest actively participating in and contributing to the information society through ethical, safe, and responsible use of digital technology as the core competency for global citizens in the digital era.8 Striking a Balance Between Digital Opportunities & Related Risks12 Young People as Active Citizens in the Digital Age16 Empowering Children to Become Creative Digital Leaders20 Fostering Inclusive Innovation for a Better World38 Interview38 Understanding Culture through Media and Language40 Embracing Diversity to Live Together42 Peace in My MemoryTo achieve Peace, Must Understand Peace46 Understanding the Asia-Pacific RegionGlimpse into Ancient Healing Ritual of Ulik Mayang50 APCEIU in Action 
Training Tools for Curriculum Development: A Resource Pack for Global Citizenship Education (GCED) Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: UNESCO International Bureau of Education (IBE) | APCEIU The overarching objective of ‘A Resource Pack for Global Citizenship Education (GCED)’ is to share a broader understanding of GCED theory and practice, in order to support its effective development and implementation at the policy, school and classroom levels. The Resource Pack provides comprehensive guidance for national policymakers, curriculum specialists and developers, teacher educators, teachers, school leaders and district level administrators.The key topics covered are:Module 1: IntroductionModule 2: National PoliciesModule 3: CurriculumModule 4: Teaching, Learning and AssessmentModule 5: Teaching and Learning ResourcesModule 6: Whole School ApproachModule 7: Teacher Education and Professional Development 
[Video] Global Citizenship Education: Taking it Local! Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: UNESCO | APCEIU Societies across the world have long lived according to principles that emphasize solidarity, dialogue and respect for diversity. It is from this rich well of practices that UNESCO’s Global Citizenship Education (GCED) programme draws inspiration -- to instill in learners the skills, values, attitudes and behaviors to ‘live together’ and help shape more peaceful, sustainable societies and world. GCED is not a new concept, but an aspiration long-held across the world. 
Rethinking Global Citizenship Education From Asia-Pacific Perspectives Year of publication: 2024 Author: Sicong Chen | Suzanne S. Choo | Thippapan Chuosavasdi | Aigul Kulnazarova | Mousumi Mukherjee | Tania Saeed | Tanya Wendt Samu | Kyujoo Seol | Jun Teng Corporate author: APCEIU Rethinking Global Citizenship Education from Asia-Pacific Perspectives aims to rethink and reinterpret global citizenship and GCED in light of the cultural and historical contexts and political and economic conditions of the Asia-Pacific region. The edited volume offers an in-depth exploration of global citizenship and GCED through the contributions of nine scholars who examine the subject from a range of cultural, historical, and theoretical perspectives. Each chapter brings to light the complexities involved in fostering global citizenship in an era defined by both growing interconnectedness and intensifying political, social, and economic divides.This book is structured into three parts. The first part examines how various philosophical traditions from the Asia-Pacific region, such as Confucian cosmopolitanism, Tagore’s mindset, Pacific indigenous wisdom, and the Tianxia system, can inform and enrich the concept of GCED. The second part delves into the foundational ideas of global citizenship embedded within Asian religious and spiritual traditions, including Buddhist and Sufi perspectives. The third part provides case studies from Central and East Asia, highlighting the practical application of GCED in local contexts such as Kazakhstan, China, Japan, and South Korea. Together, these chapters offer a comprehensive analysis of the evolving challenges, opportunities, and innovations within GCED from Asia-Pacific viewpoints, emphasising the need for education systems to adapt and respond to the multifaceted nature of global citizenship.