Global Citizenship Education and Learner Competency Development in the New Era

Abstract

This academic article aims to present concepts and approaches for developing learners’ competencies through the global citizenship education framework. Global citizenship education is a field of education that aims to equip learners with the knowledge, understanding, skills, and core values necessary for responsible engagement with society at the local, national, and global levels. It involves systematically planned instruction to promote the development of learners’ key competencies and skills in a targeted manner, enabling them to learn through diverse activities in various contexts and to practice essential skills until they achieve proficiency and can apply them in real life. This article analyzes documents and research related to global citizenship education across multiple dimensions, the key competencies of global citizens in the new era, and the scope of academic administration in schools that aligns with and supports global citizenship education. It also proposes learning management approaches that can be integrated with the scope of academic administration to enhance the outcomes of learner competency development based on global citizenship education. The study finds that global citizenship education focuses on developing learners in three domains: (1) knowledge and understanding of global issues, (2) skills for participation in global society, and (3) ethics and behavior. The scope of academic administration that is essential for integration with global citizenship education instruction comprises four areas: (1) curriculum development, (2) learning management, (3) measurement and evaluation, and (4) teacher development. This body of knowledge can serve as a guideline for developing learners’ competencies that benefits schools at all levels seeking to drive education toward genuine and sustainable effectiveness.