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How to use
this toolbook
There are many different ways we could have approached the topic of global citizenship in teaching and
learning. Think of this toolbook as providing you with some points of departure that can help you
develop your “global citizenship lens” on the world. The goal is to sharpen your ability to look at your
teaching and your students' learning through a lens of global citizenship. The toolbook is designed to
be an easy-to-use, hands-on resource that you can apply to suit your needs, whether...
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you are teaching a lesson, a course or a program
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you are a novice teacher or a seasoned educator
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you have full responsibility for a curriculum or you are working within pre-defined constraints
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you have been thinking about global citizenship, sustainability, equity, conflict resolution,
social responsibility and justice for years or you are just starting out on this path
To benefit from this toolbook all you need is the motivation to a) think about what it means to be a
global citizen as an educator and b) incorporate your insights into your everyday work. Be prepared to
assess your current teaching habits. You may find yourself affirming some of your teaching approaches
and challenging others as you find creative ways to foster global citizenship through the concepts,
exercises and examples in the toolbook.
Each of the eight chapters in the toolbook covers a different aspect of teaching and learning. Every
chapter shares a common structure, comprising a brief overview of the topic, learning goals for the
chapter, and 3-6 main points of succinctly presented information with plenty of examples and case
studies, as well as exercises and activities to try out on your own.
You may find that some of the main points and exercises don't apply to your teaching situation; we
hope that most of the points are open enough to apply to most educators most of the time, but be
prepared to think creatively about how any given point is relevant to your work. We have designed the
exercises to foster reflection about your own teaching approaches and values, and to inspire you to
think about new possibilities. You may find that you get the greatest benefit from repeating some of
the exercises.
Here are the things you WILL find in this toolbook:
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A self-reflective approach to understanding and applying concepts in each chapter
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Information presented succinctly and clearly so that it is easy to read and easily applicable
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Exercises to help you find your own answers
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A plethora of examples of how other educators foster global citizenship
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Creative ways to incorporate elements of global citizenship education into your curriculum,
instruction and assessment
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