Nurturing Global Citizens | Transform.Ed Briefing #120
Inside the Briefing: From discovering the child's eye view to unfolding educators' perceptions and practices -fostering global citizenship within and beyond the classrooms.
Quick Updates 🔔
Are today’s assessments preparing learners for life or just for tests? As education systems worldwide shift toward more holistic, inclusive approaches, the way we assess must evolve too. What if assessments captured what truly matters? Not just performance on paper, but real-world readiness, growth, and potential.
Join us at the 29th Educational Leadership Forum for a stimulating panel discussion that brings together leading voices in education to explore:
How can we design assessments that align with meaningful learning outcomes?
How can we use feedback as a tool for reflection and growth?
How can we engage students as partners in the assessment process?
Because every learner is more than a score. And it’s time we measure what matters. Register now!
Big Ideas 💡
By Dr. Paul Sherman | .ed Magazine
What You Need to Know About Global Citizenship Education?
By UNESCO
Poll of the Week 📊
Poll Results from Last Week
In response to the question “Which of the following practices resonates most with you when it comes to nurturing critical consciousness in your classrooms?” the breakdown of results is as follows:
About two-thirds of respondents believe that encouraging student-led inquiry leads to nurturing critical consciousness, while the remaining opted for facilitating dialogues on equity.
Would you like to discuss these results or share your thoughts in the community?
Policy Pulse 🏛
A Guide for Teachers » Global Citizenship in the Classroom
By OXFAM
As educators, we are often eager to bring global citizenship into our classrooms, but with the complexity of the issues involved and the everyday pressures of teaching, it can sometimes be challenging to know where to begin. This guide, developed by Oxfam, offers clear starting points and practical ideas to support teachers like us in making these aspirations a reality.
Global Events for Your Calendar 🗓
Apr 30 - May 21 | FREE EVENT » 29th Educational Leadership Forum - Reimaging Assessments: Measuring What Matters
This is an Online Event hosted by the Global Citizenship Foundation.
May 01 | PAID EVENT » Building Capacity in Social Studies Classrooms: Strategies for Strengthening Instruction, Collaboration, and Engagement
This is an Onsite Event hosted by edWeb.
May 12 | FREE EVENT » Developing Global Citizenship Through Play at Early Level
This is an Online Event hosted by Scotland's Development Education Centres (via Eventbrite).
May 15 | FREE EVENT » The Ripple Effect: Mental Health & Student Outcomes
This is an Online Event hosted by Education Week.
Lights, Camera, Education 🎬
Film » Learning To Skateboard In A Warzone (If You're A Girl)
Amidst the challenges of life in the conflict-affected city of Kabul, a group of young girls from disadvantaged communities finds hope through a unique program at Skateistan - an organization that blends academic learning with the freedom and joy of skateboarding. It offers the girls a chance to grow, dream, and defy expectations.
Documentary » Ninan Auassat: We, the Children
This documentary offers a heartfelt glimpse into the lives, aspirations, and struggles of children from three Indigenous communities - Atikamekw, Eeyou Cree, and Innu. Capturing the child's eye-view, it unfolds the spirit and resilience of a new generation finding its voice and imagining its future.
Courses and Learning 🧑💻
Self-Paced Course » Empowering Educators in Shaping Futures with Action-Oriented GCED
By GCED Online Campus
Books 📚
Educators’ Perceptions and Practices » Global Citizenship Education in the Global South
By Emiliano Bosio, Yusef Waghid
Community Connect 💭
How might our teaching shift if we truly saw the world and its challenges through the eyes of our students?
Share your ideas on our community post.
New to the community? Join the Global Education Union by the Global Citizenship Foundation! Get exclusive access to the latest updates, resources, and collaboration opportunities. Stay informed, connected, and equipped to shape the many futures of education.
Job Opportunities 📥
Academic and Research Positions (University Level)
🇺🇸 Post-Doctoral Associate (Evidence-based teaching practices in Anatomy and Physiology), University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (Deadline: 12 May 2025)
🇭🇰 Lecturer (Pharmacology and Pharmacy), University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Deadline: 30 Jun 2025)
🇺🇸 Postdoctoral Scholar (Education Policy - Economic Evaluation), University of Pennsylvania (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇶🇦 Postdoctoral Position (Computer Science), Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, Ar-Rayyan (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇺🇸 Adjunct Faculty (Primary and Middle Childhood Education), Xavier University, Cincinnati (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
Leadership and Administrative Roles (University Level)
🇭🇰 Dean (Liberal Arts and Social Sciences), The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇭🇰 Associate Director (Research), Tung Wah College, Hong Kong (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇦🇪 Managing Director, Center for Executive and Professional Education, NYU Abu Dhabi (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
School Leadership and Administrative Roles
🇲🇾 Assistant Principal (Primary), Crescendo-HELP International School, Ulu Tiram (Deadline: 05 May 2025)
🇬🇧 Principal, Harris Academy Clapham, Lambeth (Deadline: 15 May 2025)
🇰🇷 Head (Dance), North London Collegiate School Jeju, Seogwipo-si (Deadline: 16 May 2025)
🇯🇵 Head (Primary), The British School in Tokyo, Tokyo (Deadline: 18 May 2025)
🇬🇧 Deputy Principal, Leigh Academy Blackheath, Greenwich (Deadline: 20 May 2025)
🇦🇪 Head (Primary School), PACE Modern British School, Dubai (Deadline: 01 Jul 2025)
🇨🇳 Vice Head (Primary School), BASIS International and Bilingual School Chengdu (Deadline: 01 Aug 2025)
K-12 Teaching Opportunities
🇬🇧 Teacher (Science), St Paul's Way Trust School, London (Deadline: 09 May 2025)
🇨🇦 Program Coordinator (English, Senior School), Crofton House School, British Columbia (Deadline: 10 May 2025)
🇸🇦 Teacher (High School Drama), American International School of Neom (AISJ) (Deadline: 16 May 2025)
🇰🇪 IB Middle Year Program (MYP) Coordinator, The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa (Deadline: 21 May 2025)
🇨🇳 Teacher(Math, Middle School), Shenzhen International Foundation College, Guangdong (Deadline: 01 June 2025)
🇰🇼 Teacher (Art, Secondary), EPG - Salwa School, Hawalli (Deadline: 02 Aug 2026)
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The Global Citizenship Foundation is a leading specialist international organization based in South Asia (NCR Delhi, India) and the European Union (Tallinn, Estonia). Its principal mandate is to realize the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4 and Target 4.7 (Education for Global Citizenship and Sustainable Development). Since 2016, the GCF has impacted education in 70+ countries, striving to transform education for human and planetary flourishing.
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