ARE YOU LOOKING AT ADOPTING A SCHOOL-WIDE APPROACH TO GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION?
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COUNCIL FOR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
The Council for Global Citizenship Education (Council for GCED) is a consortium of progressive and visionary institutions/organizations represented by the heads of schools/institutions, educators and practitioners who contribute to fostering and advancing active and engaged global citizenship education. Ashok Pandey is the Chairperson of the Council for GCED.
The Council for GCED is a membership-based initiative of the Global Citizenship Foundation and is a common platform for collaboration and organizational learning towards tackling complex education challenges and sharing best practices in the implementation of Global Citizenship Education in the formal education system.
The Council for GCED believes that an integrated, school-wide approach to educating children as global citizens is a key to unlocking their true potential. The Council for GCED empowers educators to nurture global citizenship and to wholly discover their potential as a catalyst in shaping critical global competencies—skills, knowledge, attitudes, and values—towards preparing our next generation to be successful in a complex and increasingly interconnected world. The Council for GCED achieves this through its flagship initiatives — GCED Teacher Fellowship, the GCED Innovative Schools' Toolkit and the GCED Innovative Schools Initiative.
The Council focuses on shaping and supporting the delivery of Global Citizenship Foundation’s educational work. The Council's initiatives, interventions, and support in schools are aimed at empowering school leaders and educators in creating a lasting impact on students’ growth and learning.
The Council for GCED, collectively, is responsible for shaping, implementing, and advancing age-appropriate, contextual and region-specific Global Citizenship Education Curriculum and an environment conducive to shaping global citizens and leaders of today and tomorrow.
COUNCIL FOR GCED ASSISTS YOU IN REALIZING YOUR SCHOOL'S VISION AND MISSION OF SHAPING GLOBAL CITIZENS AND LEADERS OF TODAY AND TOMORROW.
WHAT IS GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION?
Global citizenship education is a transformative, lifelong pursuit that involves both curricular learning and practical experience to shape a mindset to care for humanity and the planet, and to undertake responsible actions when and where necessary.
Global citizenship education helps children and youth:
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Develop a greater understanding of countries, communities, and cultures around the world.
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Explore questions about democracy, justice, inequality, governance, and organization;
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Learn to work together to create solutions that try to address local, national and global challenges;
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Develop knowledge, skills, and competencies to make positive contributions to society as informed and responsible citizens.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING A MEMBER?
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The Council for GCED provides a collaborative platform and structured modules for schools on a path to adopting a school-wide approach to global citizenship education through the GCED Innovative Schools' Toolkit and GCED Teacher Fellowship.
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The Council for GCED provides a systematic work-plan, roadmap, assessment, network, and school recognition opportunity for schools committed to adopting a school-wide approach to nurturing global citizens through fostering a curriculum and culture of active and engaged global citizenship.
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The Council for GCED assesses the progress and celebrates the achievements of member institutions.
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Schools who fully meet the Recognition Awards Program indicators will receive Global Citizenship Foundation's esteemed Global Citizenship Education Ribbon Recognition Awards.
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During the course of the association, we assist you in developing a robust GCED pedagogy and practice. We also share innovative and particularly promising practices/outcomes with the global community through our website, social media, and publications. Your school may be invited to showcase your unique global citizenship education practices.
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The Council for GCED organizes capacity building workshops, webinars, boot camps, seminars, conferences, events, and opportunities for members of the participating schools.
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Early-Bird Membership Registrants also get a full fee-waiver for the Principal and two educators at the upcoming 3rd International GCED Workshop for Educators (2020).
10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BE A PART OF COUNCIL FOR GCED
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Be part of a unique Transformative Education-Development Ecosystem and a mutual-assistance network.
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Create and co-create opportunities for your school/cluster to interact and network with global leaders.
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Collaborate with progressive educators.
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Lead and advance the Global Citizenship Education (GCED) movement.
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Enable educators' continuous professional development through transformative workshops.
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Receive support and credit for having shaped GCED curriculum for India.
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Foster democratic leadership.
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Shape active & engaged global citizens and create sociopreneurs through projects like 100 Acts of Global Citizenship.
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Organize and attend member conferences, seminars, workshops, exhibitions, and forums.
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Make your school a 'home of the young global leaders™'.
ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN FULFILLING UNITED NATION'S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 4
The concept of global citizenship is embedded in the Sustainable Development Goals through SDG 4: Ensuring Inclusive and Quality Education for All and Promote Life Long Learning, which includes global citizenship as one of its targets.
By 2030, the international community has agreed to ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including global citizenship.
Educational Institutions have a responsibility to promote global citizenship by teaching their students that they are members of a large global community and can use their skills and education to contribute to that community.
Ready to wholly realize your school's vision and mission of shaping Global Citizens and Leaders of today and tomorrow?
Ready to bring the world to your classrooms?
Ready to open doors and expose your students and educators to excel global competencies, knowledge, and skills?
Are you truly a future-ready school? Below are three simple steps to being a part of a dynamic community working to advance global citizenship education practice and pedagogy in India...
CO-CREATE.
OWN.
LEAD.
EMPOWER.
FIRST THREE STEPS TOWARDS EMBARKING ON THE COUNCIL FOR GCED JOURNEY
Step 1: Apply to become a Council for GCED Member
What you need to do:
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Download the application form
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Send us the duly filled application form along with the training fee and the annual membership contribution.
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What you get:
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Transitional Membership
GCED Innovative Schools' Initiative Capacity Building Workshop
Global Citizenship Education Resources
GCED Innovative Schools' Initiative Starter Guide
Estimated time to complete: 1 Week
Step 2: Establish A Strategic Initiative Group at Your School
What you need to do:
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Go through the Member Action Plan and establish a Strategic Initiative Group at your school.
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Finalize the Program Calendar and the GCED Action Plan
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Dedicate a section, on the schools’ website, for the Council for GCED & your efforts on GCED.
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Use our AwardMark in your school's website, collaterals, & publications by following our Logo/Mark Usage Guidelines
What you get:
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Full Membership
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A dedicated page on the Global Citizenship Foundation website.
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GCED Innovative Schools' Toolkit
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GCED Teacher Fellowship Welcome Kit for registered members.
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Access to Council for GCED Brand Assets [GCED Innovative Schools AwardMark and Flag, 100 Acts of Global Citizenship AwardMark]
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Certificate of Commitment
Estimated time to complete: 3 Week
Step 3: Launch the Annual Plan and Implement the Plan of Action for the First Semester
What you need to do:
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Follow the roadmap and GCED Action Plan.
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Implement the modules.
What you will achieve:
GCED Innovative School Foundation Award Certificate.
GCED Innovative School Foundation Award mark for your school collaterals.
Opportunity to Achieve Next Category of Awards
Estimated time to complete: 17-20 Weeks