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Teaching Controversial Issues Year of publication: 2006 Corporate author: Oxfam GB Young people frequently face making decisions about a wide range of issues on which there are many different views. Issues like sexuality, religion, bullying, and war can evoke complicated emotions, both in and out of the classroom.Young people need to develop skills that allow them to discuss and come to their own views about these types of issues. Having a chance to engage with controversial topics in a constructive environment will help young people to develop as global citizens, and teachers have a key role to play in enabling this.This guide explores what controversial issues are, why they should be taught, and includes classroom strategies, existing guidance and practical teaching activities. 
Adult education and development: global citizenship education (no 82, 2015) Year of publication: 2015 Corporate author: DVV International Issue 82/2015 of the international journal Adult Education and Development (AED) explores the topic global citizenship education.In the international debates, we are witnessing a growing interest in the concept of global citizenship education. It is one of the three pillars of the Global Education First Initiative (GEFI) launched by the United Nations Secretary-General in 2012 and is being internationally promoted by the work of UNESCO. According to the GEFI, education that fosters global citizenship “must fully assume its central role in helping people to forge more just, peaceful, tolerant and inclusive societies”. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in September 2015, refers to global citizenship as one tool to “ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development”.The ambitions are high, but the concrete understanding of global citizenship education and its implications differ widely. Is it just another abstract concept? What meaning can the word citizenship have if it does not refer to a specific nation? What do people in different parts of the world understand by global citizenship? And how can global citizenship education be put into practice?Adult Education and Development decided to engage in the debate and invited authors from different regions, backgrounds and disciplines to share their thoughts and experiences on the topic and related questions such as identity, migration, peace, the meaning of citizenship, globalisation and sustainable development.Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, explains the organisation’s understanding of global citizenship education, and why adult education and “learning beyond the classrooms” are crucial when it comes to promoting global citizenship. Canadian author and journalist Doug Saunders (“Arrival City: How the Largest Migration in History Is Reshaping Our World”) talks about the challenges and opportunities of what he refers to as the last great human migration, that from the countryside to the cities, and about the positive role adult education can play during this transition.In the section “Citizens’ voices” people from all over the world talk about what global citizenship means to them and in what ways they see themselves as global citizens. And photographer Viktor Hilitksi travelled through Belarus and captured with his camera how villages rediscover their local traditions and cultures. 
A Teacher's Guide on the Prevention of Violent Extremism Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: UNESCO The Guide aims to support teachers in offering young people relevant and timely learning opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes that build their resilience to violent extremist propaganda. It focuses on providing practical advice on when and how to discuss the issue of violent extremism and on creating a classroom climate that is inclusive and conducive to respectful dialogue, open discussions and critical thinking. 
Education, Citizenship and National Integration Year of publication: 2014 Author: Radwa Ammar Corporate author: Social Contract Center This research paper is an introduction that explains the role of citizenship education as a basis for building a cohesive society capable of facing challenges. The paper reviews various international concepts and experiences to shed light on the importance of conducting in-depth field studies to discuss the relationship between citizenship education and national integration among members of society. It also aims to identify the most important topics, and ways of offering that It is compatible with the targeted communities by these educational programs, and to develop a strategy for educational institutions in the country to adopt this type of studies. 
A Comparative Study on Global Citizenship Education between Korea and ASEAN Year of publication: 2015 Corporate author: Korea Institute For Curriculum and Evaluation (KICE) This research is the second-year study for a three-year project (2013-2015) focused on the global citizenship education of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). In the first-year study (2013), the current global citizenship education presented in the social studies curriculum of each country was analyzed based on literature research, and the global citizenship of students from each country was examined through surveys. Based on the analysis of the current global citizenship education of Korea and ASEAN overall and the characteristics of global citizenship of students from each country, this study is designed to make an in-depth analysis of global citizenship education and to seek direction for the joint global citizenship education programs between Korea and ASEAN to be employed in the third-year research.The students from the two countries, Indonesia and Thailand, among the 10 ASEAN countries are selected as participants because these two countries also participated in the previous international comparison study. The purposes of this study are as follows; (1) comparing the current global citizenship education of the national-level curriculum of Korea, Indonesia, and Thailand, (2) finding the similarities and differences by analysing the characteristics of global citizenship education of Korean, Indonesian, and Thai students, and (3) proposing the direction and themes of global citizenship education which will be mutually applied in Korea and ASEAN countries based on the research results.To conduct this study, various methods including literature study, interviews through visits to local schools, conferences for specialists, and international seminars were used. First, the meaning and goals of global citizenship education were established by reviewing literature and the concepts of ‘Humanity’, ‘Global Identity’, and ‘Global Participation’, which are the three sub-indices for global citizenship extracted from the first-year study, were used. Based on this framework, interview protocols for students, teachers, and policy makers were composed.The research team visited Indonesia and Thailand, carried out semi-structured interviews with students, teachers, and policy makers of national-level curriculum and classroom observations, and collected data related to global citizenship education. In addition, by conducting an international seminar with policy makers of curriculum of each country’s Ministry of Education and UNESCO specialists, we aimed to seek direction for joint global citizenship education in Korea and ASEAN and to reinforce educational cooperation.The major findings of this research can be suggested according to the research purposes in the following way.First, in the analysis of the national-level curriculum made for the comparison of current global citizenship education of Korea, Indonesia, and Thailand, the curriculum of each country is found to include elements of global citizenship education. However, countries show discrepancies in their actualization of curriculum, and citizenship education is still centered on national citizenship rather than global citizenship. Therefore, a more systematic attempt is needed for the advancement of citizenship education from nation-centered to globally oriented.Second, the findings from the interviews with students of each country carried out to define the characteristics of global citizenship of Korean, Indonesian, and Thai students indicate that while students’ responses showed a number of similarities in general, differences were found in specific answers as well. High school students provided more logical answers with greater depth compared to middle school students, and their responses differed based on their cultural contexts and experiences rather than their gender or religion. Therefore, while taking an approach which considers the level of students’ cognitive development as well as the cultural distinctiveness of each country, a way to expand opportunities for specific activities and experiences rather than an abstract way of teaching should be considered.Third, based on the analysis results, the directions and themes for global citizenship education to be jointly applied in Korea and ASEAN countries are proposed as follows: (1) The curriculum for global citizenship education should be focused on reinforcing the competency of citizens to participate in communities rather than that of individuals to ensure international competitiveness. (2) It is necessary to educate students to confront various conflicts and solve them by themselves rather than teaching them the abstract answers to the conflicts. (3) Global citizenship education should move beyond knowledge-based education and aim to lead bring changes in students’ behavior thereby empowering them to settle global issues. (4) For the actual implementation of curriculum, the cultural distinctiveness of each country and the differences by groups should be considered. (5) It is important to help students spread their interest to diverse countries beyond Western countries or ‘developed countries’.With these points in consideration, the objective of global citizenship education to be jointly promoted in Korea and ASEAN is suggested as the following: “Citizens are cultivated to form their identity as Asians based on their interest and knowledge of Asia and to participate in settling global issues. Through this, their qualities to participate in issues concerning all humanity are eventually cultivated.” The specific themes may include understanding Asia and ASEAN, social justice and equality, diversity, globalization and interdependence, conflict and peace, as well as sustainable development and environment. To improve effectiveness of joint global citizenship education of Korea and ASEAN and to reinforce educational cooperation, we made the following three suggestions.First, the standardization of global citizenship education across the nation is required. Having defined global citizenship education as the cultivation of the qualities of citizens based on the perception of human rights (Humanity) and with the identity as a global citizen (Global Identity) who can participate in settling the issues of global society (Participation), global citizenship education will yield the greatest efficiency when carried out together by all beyond national boundaries. Therefore, it is suggested that research for developing and expanding the joint curriculum by regions be supported and close cooperation be formed between policy makers of national curriculum and officials of International Training and Cooperation.Second, the reinforcement of global citizenship education through teacher training is required. For the effective implementation of joint global citizenship education in each country through the standardization of global citizenship education, the cultural diversity and distinctiveness of each country should be reflected. For these reasons, various practical bottom-up strategies are needed. Teacher training is a mandatory prerequisite for global citizenship education that is appropriate for the situations and contexts of each country. Therefore, it is suggested that researchers find out how to reinforce global citizenship education in teacher training based on solid research.Third, global citizenship education should be expanded by the exchange of human resources. As confirmed in this study, the exchange itself can bring a positive influence on the cultivation of global citizenship, and the sharing of the strategies for global citizenship education in each country can contribute to the development of a model for better global citizenship education. Therefore, it is suggested that the research for the joint promotion of project-based global citizenship education and the opportunities for mutual exchange of students and teachers between Korea and ASEAN countries should be expanded. 
Education and Citizenship: Summer University 2016 Year of publication: 2016 Author: Abdullah Saaf Corporate author: General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR) This video is a lecture given to women prisoners in Morocco, and it is a rehabilitation program. The lecture by Dr. Abdullah Sa`f talks about citizenship and inclusion in society, and discusses the relationship between education and citizenship. 
Why Contextualization is Critical for Global Citizenship Education Year of publication: 2019 Author: Waqar Shams Corporate author: APCEIU This video is an interview on "Why contextualization is Critical for Global Citizenship Education". It is also under UNESCO's APCEIU "Meet the Global Citizens" series.Do you want to know why Contextualization is Critical for GCED? Check out what Waqar has to say. This is a story of Waqar Shams from Pakistan.In this video you will learn why Contextualization is Critical for GCED and through it, learn to think globally but act locally. 
Encountering Global Citizenship Education in Schools: Stories of School Teachers on GCED Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: 유네스코 아시아태평양 국제이해교육원 Titled “Encountering Global Citizenship Education in Schools: Stories of School Teachers on GCED,” the book includes stories of 11 GCED Lead Teachers focusing on the practical implementation of GCED in real educational setting. Readers will be able to learn from the experiences of those teachers, who worked to implement GCED in the field of education. Moreover, this publication provides an opportunity for educators from small primary schools in rural areas to the high schools in big cities, to think about the implications associated with GCED and how GCED can be used for students from diverse backgrounds and various ages. The stories included in the book are as follows: • GCED Starts from the Horizontal Relationships • GCED Practices in Small Schools • Doing by Learning, Learning by Doing • To View Social Issues from the Children's Perspective • Living through Communication with the People of Earth • Meeting Global Citizens in Jeju • Beginning of GCED with Students and Teachers • Starting with a Slow Change : The Story of a Candle • GCED with the views of the Children • A Path to the Future, Walking with Teachers to GCED • GCED is to Search for Values in Daily Lives UNESCO - UCLA Chair in Global Learning and Global Citizenship Education Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: HFP | global media Documentary Presentation of Dr. Carlos A. Torres as UNESCO-UCLA Chair in Global Learning and Global Citizenship Education. 
UNESCO GCED eNewsletter Issue 4 Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: UNESCO Feature: Mobilizing support for global citizenship and sustainable development through Education Target 4.7 UNESCO 1974 Recommendation used to measure progress towards education target 4.7 Measuring progress towards 4.7 Gyeongju Action Plan: NGOs join UNESCO Global capacity-building workshop on GCED organized by APCEIU Southern Africa Regional Meeting on GCED convened in Johannesburg, South Africa UNESCO launches Teacher's Guide on the Prevention of Violent Extremism Expert meeting on the Prevention of Violent Extremism through Education European ministers back education for democracy to counter extremism and racaism UN discusses innovative solutions to prevent violent extremism through education UNESCO's YESPeace Network taps the power of youth worldwide to change the future GCED Topics and Learning Objectives available in seven languages.