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Higher Education and Democratic Culture: Citizenship, Human Rights and Civic Responsibility (Council of Europe Higher Education Series No.8) Year of publication: 2008 Author: Josef Huber | Ira Harkavy Corporate author: Council of Europe This book on the responsibility of higher education for a democratic culture is the 8th volume in the Council of Europe's Higher Education series. It is the direct result of a Higher Education Forum held in June 2006 on the responsibility of higher education for citizenship, human rights and sustainability. This forum was a part of the Council of Europe's long-standing commitment to work in the area of education for democratic citizenship and human rights. It complements earlier work on the public responsibility for higher education and research which led to a recommendation of the Committee of Minister to the member states of the Council of Europe in 2007. If our aim is to work for sustainable democratic societies, the responsibility of public authorities for a high-quality higher education system must go hand in hand with the responsibility of higher education institutions towards the advancement of society. 
Education for 'Global Citizenship': A Framework for Discussion Year of publication: 2013 Author: Sobhi Tawil Corporate author: UNESCO The notion of ‘global citizenship’ has recently gained prominence in international development discourse with the recently-adopted United Nations Secretary-General’s Global Education First Initiative (2012). Among the three priority areas outlined in this global initiative, the third aims to ‘foster global citizenship’.The notion of ‘global citizenship’, however, remains very broad, if not contested, and consequently difficult to operationalize in education. There are two possible reasons for this. Firstly, it is unclear whether the very notion of ‘global citizenship’ is a metaphor, a contradiction of terms, or an oxymoron (Davies, 2006). Secondly, when applied to education, the notion of ‘global citizenship’ implies a certain degree of confusion. This paper discusses the following questions. What does ‘global citizenship’ possibly imply both from a legal perspective, as well as from that of collective identity, sense of belonging, and civic engagement? Is ‘global citizenship education’ (or ‘education for global citizenship’) merely an expression of a fundamental purpose of education systems? Does it also refer to a broad area of teaching and learning? If so, what are the contours of this domain? How does it relate to other often overlapping areas of learning associated with civic and political socialization? 
Education for Citizenship in the Caribbean: A Study on Curricular Policy and Teacher Training in Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic Year of publication: 2005 Author: Cheila Valera Acosta Corporate author: UNESCO International Bureau of Education (IBE) | Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO) This study aims to describe teacher training and curricular policy for the primary and secondary levels in relation to education for citizenship in Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic and make practical recommendations for improvements in the quality of design and implementation of these initiatives in the three countries.The following are some of the conclusions: At the start of the twenty-first century, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Haiti share a context in which the processes of democratization have encountered obstacles connected with their colonial heritage, the hegemony of the European nations and the influence and direct interference from United States geopolitical, economic and cultural power.These democracies have developed from long and violent political dictatorships, which established authoritarian and restrictive institutional mechanisms for the day-to-day administration of public affairs. Public policies on education for citizenship should therefore take account of the contradictions faced by the democratizing processes and of the complex cultural impact on the development of social identities brought about by the phenomenon of mass migration.These issues and the tensions arising from social and economic inequalities are inadequately addressed in the three countries’ curricula and teacher training policies.There are legal bases integrating education for citizenship as part of the State’s educational responsibilities in all three countries. Education for citizenship is intended as a specific subject for the primary and secondary school levels.Educational proposals are required that can provide the population with greater understanding of community life, skills for confronting traditional ideological indoctrination, and for learning to live together while recognizing differences, and for helping to educate the imagination for a broader view of human affairs and our responsibilities with regard to them.The actors involved in teacher training in the three countries consider it a key tool for the democratic development of societies. Their main criticisms indicate that there is a need to improve the contents and the approaches to teacher training so that they can respond to the current challenges of these societies from an interdisciplinary standpoint consistent with the stated educational goals. 
World Development Report 2018 and Its Policy Implications for Education Development in China Year of publication: 2018 Author: Liu Ji 2018 comprehensively describes a crisis that is looming worldwide: Schooling does not equalize learning. Drawing on key insights from the report, this study provides a high—level summary and relates the findings to common and critical issues that China is today. Specifically, this study highlights five important policy implications for education development in China: Education quality monitoring, adaptive policies, evidence-based decision, expanding human capital investments, and building stronger ties with international organizations. 
An Examination of the Ideas of Contemporary World Citizenship Education Year of publication: 2003 Author: Zhao Hui In order to grasp the ideas of contemporary world citizenship education, first of all, fundamental value orientation of citizenship education must be grasped in the tensions between nationalism and democracy; Secondly, new trend of nationalism and its influences on citizenship education under the background of globalization must be understood; and thirdly the new trends of the ideas of citizenship education must be put forward and understood in the disputes between liberalism(or neoliberalism) and republicanism(or communitarianism). 
On Citizenship Education Year of publication: 2003 Author: Wan Minggang Cultivation of citizens is the basis of all educational objectives and the State's basic requirement for eductaion. Citizenship education has become a hot issue at tracting the solicitude of modern Western political philosophy and educational theories. The citizenship education is characterized by its representative theories of liberalist citizenship education, corporatist citizenship education and muticulturalist citizenship eduction. The construction of socialist politics and civilization not only involves the designing and optimization of socialist democratic system, but also concerns the cultivation of citizens with strong sense of participation and practical ability. Therefore, the aim of citizenship eduction must be clearly included in the objectives of basic education and the content of citizenship education must be reflected in relevant courses. The objectives of citizenship education should be used to integrate moral education, ideological and political education, social education and relevant educational activities in basic education. 
The Ultimate Dialogue Adventure: An Online Global Citizenship Game for Students Ages 13-17 Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: Generation Global An interactive online platform that leads young people ages 13-17, through a game to learn the skills of intercultural dialogue and participate in forums focused on a variety of global topics and issues. The Ultimate Dialogue Adventure can be used as a self-directed learning journey for young people, or as an in-class companion for teachers, to support rigorous dialogue about a global topic or provide a place of practice when using our offline materials. 
Essentials of Dialogue: Guidance and Activities for Teaching and Practising Dialogue with Young People Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: Tony Blair Institute for Global Change The Essentials of Dialogue, gives educators an introduction to dialogue-based learning and provides important foundational skill building activities to build the skills of dialogue, whether it be in-person or remote.This guidebook provides adaptable lessons that focus on the five core skills of dialogue, briefing notes, and steps to prepare young people for engaging in intercultural dialogue online to support global citizenship development. 
Elements of Active Citizenship Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: Qatar. Ministry of Education and Higher Education This video is a lesson from the third grade social studies lessons in Qatar. The video focuses on the components of active citizenship in society. The video begins by introducing the concept of citizenship, and describes the active citizen. The video also includes the importance of active citizenship in society. 
Education for Citizenship in the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council States: Reality and Challenges Year of publication: 2014 Author: Saif Al-Maamari Corporate author: Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research This study aimed at identifying the reality of education for citizenship in the Gulf Cooperation Council states and its challenges by adopting an approach between the concepts of citizenship and responsible citizenship and the reality of its application in the Gulf educational systems, and its understanding by students and teachers. The study adopted the descriptive approach by reviewing the educational literature in the field of citizenship in the countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab Gulf States.