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==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
The Maastricht Declaration on Global Education in Europe (2002) gave this definition of Global Education : “Global Education is education that opens people’s eyes and minds to the realities of the world, and awakens them to bring about a world of greater justice, equity and human rights for all. Global Education is understood to encompass Development Education, Human Rights Education, Education for Sustainability, Education for Peace and Conflict Prevention and Intercultural Education; being the global dimensions of Education for | The Maastricht Declaration on Global Education in Europe (2002) gave this definition of Global Education : “Global Education is education that opens people’s eyes and minds to the realities of the world, and awakens them to bring about a world of greater justice, equity and human rights for all. Global Education is understood to encompass Development Education, Human Rights Education, Education for Sustainability, Education for Peace and Conflict Prevention and Intercultural Education; being the global dimensions of Education for Citizenship”. | ||
Many other institutions also proposed a definition of Global Education. | Many other institutions also proposed a definition of Global Education. | ||
Global Education is an education perspective that started appearing as contemporary people live and interact in an increasingly globalised world. Education can be used as a tool to help learners to develop the opportunity and competences to reflect and share their own point of view about global issues, and role in this interconnected society. Education should also allow people people to understand and discuss complex relationships of common social, ecological, political and economic issues, and create new ways of thinking and acting. | |||
==Aims== | ==Aims== | ||
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[[Global Education Unit]] aims to promote and support active global citizenship through local, European and Global Initiatives; increase the understanding of global interdependencies, global issues and challenges, as well as their socio-economic and environmental impact; reflect on our role within a global society and create attitudinal change towards more sustainable lifestyles; equip the young generation with knowledge, tools and skills that will help them to confidently make sense of today’s complex, globalised society and focus on values and help shape young people’s attitudes. | [[Global Education Unit]] aims to promote and support active global citizenship through local, European and Global Initiatives; increase the understanding of global interdependencies, global issues and challenges, as well as their socio-economic and environmental impact; reflect on our role within a global society and create attitudinal change towards more sustainable lifestyles; equip the young generation with knowledge, tools and skills that will help them to confidently make sense of today’s complex, globalised society and focus on values and help shape young people’s attitudes. | ||
[[Global Education Unit]] uses different ways to reach its goals, such as equipping youth and educators with knowledge, skills and tools to increase awareness about global issues and to encourage action for a more just and sustainable world; engaging citizens of all ages in intercultural dialogue; supporting peace-building initiatives among young people; engaging citizens in conversations about the [[Sustainable Development Goals]] and encouraging discussion about alternative and more sustainable food systems. Many [[Global Education Unit's Events | [[Global Education Unit]] uses different ways to reach its goals, such as equipping youth and educators with knowledge, skills and tools to increase awareness about global issues and to encourage action for a more just and sustainable world; engaging citizens of all ages in intercultural dialogue; supporting peace-building initiatives among young people; engaging citizens in conversations about the [[Sustainable Development Goals]] and encouraging discussion about alternative and more sustainable food systems. Many [[:Category:Global Education Unit's Events| workshops, training with teachers, public events and other activities]] are organised. | ||
[[Global Education Unit]] has implemented and implements many projects via different international funding schemes, such as [[Map Your Meal]], [[Global Education Goes Local]] and [[:Category:Global Education Unit Projects| many others]]. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
[https://rm.coe.int/168070e540/ Maastricht Declaration on Global Education in Europe (2002)] | [https://rm.coe.int/168070e540/ Maastricht Declaration on Global Education in Europe (2002)] | ||
[https://gene.eu/ Global Education Network Europe website] | |||
[https://developmenteducation.ie/media/documents/GEguidelines-web.pdf Global Education Guidelines, developed by the Global Education Week Network] | |||
[[Category: Global Education Unit]] | [[Category: Global Education Unit]] | ||
