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36-550: The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) is a multi-stakeholder partnership that aims to strengthen global education . Hosted by the World Bank , GPE is the world's only partnership dedicated solely to funding education in developing countries . Launched in 2002, the Global Partnership for Education was originally known as Education for All – Fast Track Initiative. It was launched to accelerate progress towards

72-493: A better, shared future for the world. It emphasizes the unity and interdependence of human society, developing a sense of self and appreciation of cultural diversity , affirmation of social justice and human rights , as well as building peace and actions for a sustainable future at different times and places. This approach is also believed to promote positive values and prods students to take responsibility for their actions and see themselves as global citizens who can contribute to

108-481: A broad range of learning, for example, formal education and informal learning (e.g. training, exchange programs , and cross-cultural communication ). It could also involve a reorientation of academic outlook such as the pursuit of "worldmindedness" as a goal so that a school or its academic focus is considered international . For example, the National Association of State Universities prescribes

144-416: A discipline may be attributed to the international and intercontinental initiatives of the past, which aimed to achieve education, learning, and intellectual exchange. This is demonstrated in the formalized academic relations between countries in the form of bilateral and scientific agreements. Here, international education is considered a mechanism of international cooperation and, in some cases, it stems from

180-415: A focus on moral development, by influencing the creation of "positive attitudes towards peace, international understanding and responsible world citizenship". From a pragmatic approach, international education can relate to economic and cultural globalization. For instance, there are increasing demands for education qualifications to be transferable between schools and education systems. Furthermore, there

216-573: A global milieu and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the U.S. This shows how International education is not just about physically crossing borders, but is also about thinking globally in local situations. Schools throughout the US celebrate this week through on-campus and off-campus events. International education has a somewhat unusual position in higher education. While recognized as an important sphere of activity, it tends to be handled by administrative offices at

252-443: A more peaceful, just and sustainable world. United Kingdom: Network of Young Europeans: Tokyo Global Engineering Corporation: The National Education Association (NEA) recognizes Global Education to be a goal that educators strive to succeed in the classroom. The American association supports study abroad trips and teaching overseas for teachers to get a first-hand experience of different cultures. (THINK Global School) ,

288-674: A not-for-profit high school based in New York City, provides students with a global education through travel, with enrolled students living and learning in four different countries each year, twelve countries total. The curriculum is designed around place- and project-based learning, allowing students to self-guide their global experiences. Universities in the United States are also expanding their study abroad programs to enhance greater interconnectedness and global economic interdependence. The Institute of International Education (IIE)

324-672: A positive impact of global education in primary schools and higher education schools. Service learning or local volunteer service work are included in conceptualized global citizenship programs. This approach is criticized because global relations are dramatically split into rich and poor, or oppressor and oppressed, respectively. Experiences of oppression are more complex than experiences of oppressing. Global citizenship education includes connecting nearby and worldwide issues and points of view and may incorporate such themes as human rights, social equity, and citizenship instruction, economic improvement, and globalization. Service learning can carry

360-666: A report from the U.N. Secretary-General on "Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals" in 2018, official development assistance (ODA) for scholarships amounted to $ 1.2 billion in 2016. The largest contributors were Australia, France, the United Kingdom of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and European Union. Education is a core aspect of the SDGs, and considered essential to their success. Hence, an international strategy has been established through

396-467: A study abroad program that can help prepare students when looking for international occupations. Another example can be that international development is a focal point that is taught in colleges and universities under the umbrella of international education. Although successful programs such as Engineers Without Borders enable students in one country to obtain an international education while working on open source appropriate technology projects abroad,

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432-485: Is a "spread of global quality standards through quality assurances procedures such as accreditation". Overall, international education can be viewed as the following: Direct examples of international education include facilitating students' entry into universities outside of their home countries. Also, temporarily studying abroad is another illustration of international education, as is the internationally influenced research and design of curriculum used by schools around

468-508: Is considered ancient, having been used in classical Greece , while the actual term was first used by William Russell in 1826. International education diverged from it as it assumed the form of more organized programs that bring together learners and teachers from different countries to learn from each other. International education can be seen as developing 'international-mindedness', or enhancing international attitude and awareness. From an ideological perspective, international education has

504-507: Is generally taken to include: One of the eight millennium development goals ratified in the United Nations in the year 2000, focuses on achieving universal primary education. International education is also a major part of international development. Professionals and students wishing to be a part of international education development are able to learn through organizations and university and college programs. Organizations around

540-485: Is left behind. In this regard, not only state actors, but also major private "non-state" actors and multinational companies are involved and active in global education. Education is stated under Goal 4 of the SDGs: "Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all." Furthermore, SDGs promote international education through some of the following targets: According to

576-417: Is researching effective ways that higher education in the United States can grow and create quality study abroad programs within the curriculum. Many K-12 schools within the United States have adapted a Global Education Framework that was created for statewide implementation. Within this framework consist of six essential steps for a successful global education curriculum within each school: Universities in

612-630: The Dakar Framework for Action; The World Education Forum (Dakar 2000) agreed to reach 6 goals by 2015: At the end of 2015, the United Nations led another initiative to continue on the work of development goals. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) contains 17 global goals, which are more extensive than the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Compared to the 2015 MDGs, the SDGs tries to ensure that no one

648-749: The Finnish Ministry of Education (Finland), in Europe directly put Global Education into their curriculum. They also made Global Education mandatory, meaning you need this in order to improve students critical thinking abilities, their ability to understand the global economy and its complex structure in terms of social and cultural differences. People with a degree in international education design, implement, manage, and evaluate multiple education programs within public and private primary and secondary schools, public and private higher education programs, national corporations, and cultural agencies. People in

684-1256: The Global Partnership for Education. In 2023, President Jakaya Kikwete was named the first African President of the GPE Board of Directors. Since 2002, there are 77 million more children in school in GPE partner countries and US$ 5.3 billion in grants have been allocated since 2003, including US$ 2.4 billion to partner countries affected by fragility and conflict. Partner countries include Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Dominica, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, The Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, FS Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and

720-460: The Grenadines, Samoa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Global education In Australia, it is perceived to enable young people to participate in shaping

756-776: The Incheon Declaration and Framework for Action. This strategy emphasizes  mobilizing national, regional, and global efforts and collaborations that aim at: The UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD) (2005–2014) highlighted the central role of education in the pursuit of sustainable development internationally. See also Comparative education ; and Liberalism , Realism , Power Transition Theory , International Development , as focus areas that provide insight into international phenomena relevant to "International Education." There are different lenses international education can be viewed as. For example, thinking of international education in terms of

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792-725: The Millennium Development Goal of universal primary education by 2015. In 2013, Alice P. Albright joined as Chief Executive Officer and Julia Gillard , former Australian Prime Minister, was appointed Chair of GPE's Board. In 2016, Rihanna became GPE's first Global Ambassador. In 2021, ahead of the G7 Summit, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Union would pledge €700 million for

828-689: The United States have recently been expanding on the degree programs relating to global education. Many universities offer bachelor's degree programs and certifications in Global Education, M.S. degrees in Global and International Education, M.A. degrees in International Education, and doctorate degrees in International Education. Not only does the United States have programs for Global Education but so do other countries such as Canada, India, Mexico and European countries. For example,

864-422: The adoption of "proper education" that reflects the full range of international, social, political, cultural, and economic dialogue. International educators are responsible for "designing, managing, and facilitating programs and activities that help participants to appropriately, effectively, and ethically engage in interactions with culturally diverse people and ideas." The emergence of international education as

900-427: The classroom can teach multiple skills that prepare for further learning within the global community. Technology is a key provider in learning about globalization and participating in the global community. Technology can be used in the classroom to communicate around the world, establish global relationships, learn more about global current events, and developing global research. The advancements of technology will have

936-423: The cost of this approach can be prohibitive for large scale replication. Recent, work has shown that using a virtual educational exchange, can have many of the positive benefits associated with international education and cross cultural experiences, without the prohibitive costs of overseas programs. International Education Week is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education that

972-402: The exchange of people. A good example would be students traveling to study at an international branch campus , as part of a study abroad program or as part of a student exchange program . The second is a comprehensive approach to education that intentionally prepares students to be active and engaged participants in an interconnected world. The International Baccalaureate however, defines

1008-451: The intention is that global issues will affect students' understanding of the world in a meaningful way. Specifically, these non-formal, non-academic experiences should enhance students' comprehension of world issues in a manner that, for instance, reading books or participating in lessons may not. Based on student engagement and involvement, two general meanings emerge. The first refers to education that transcends national borders through

1044-474: The job field can work at agencies across the world, within elite universities, and a variety of global education organizations. Evidence based practices have shown that literature can help children learn about global issues . By exploring diversity in text, connecting the literature to service learning and activism, promote critical thinking about themselves in the global community, and develop their global awareness with literacy elements. Literature introduced in

1080-470: The possibility to recreate social disparities and advance, instead of dissipate, stereotypes. International education International education refers to a dynamic concept that involves a journey or movement of people, minds, or ideas across political and cultural frontiers. It is facilitated by the globalization phenomenon, which increasingly erases the constraints of geography on economic, social, and cultural arrangements. The concept involves

1116-484: The recognition that different cultures offer different outlooks and styles of learning and teaching in addition to the transfer of knowledge. There are scholars who associate the development of international education with comparative education , which is concerned with the evaluation and scrutiny of different educational systems in various countries for the purpose of developing an education and educational structures that are global in scope and application. This concept

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1152-705: The term according to certain criteria. These criteria include the development of citizens of the world in accordance with culture, language, and social cohesion, building a sense of identity and cultural awareness, encrypting recognition and development of universal human values, encouraging discovery and enjoyment of learning, equipping students with collectivist or individualistic skills and knowledge that can be applied broadly, fostering global thinking when responding to local situations, encouraging diversity and flexibility in teaching pedagogic methodologies, and supplying appropriate forms of assessment and international benchmarking. While definitions vary, international education

1188-630: The top of departments of languages and literature and international affairs. The scholars involved in international education usually have their primary involvement in other teaching and research. This leads to four distinctive characteristics particular to the field of international education: Additionally, one of the challenges of international students is that increasingly higher education institutions are treating them as cash cows for meeting their budget challenges. Institutions must do more to support international students in their academic and career success by providing advising, training and coaching that

1224-435: The world use education as a means to development. Previous research demonstrates a positive correlation between the educational level and economic growth, especially in the poorest regions. The United Nations Millennium Development Goals include some objectives pertaining to education: Other mentions of education in regard to international development: Education For All (EFA): An international strategy to operationalise

1260-601: The world, such as the International Primary Curriculum . The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program is seen as an influence in the development of international education. The IB Diploma Program encourages students to learn and understand different cultures, languages, and points of view. This idea is incorporated into elements of the program e.g. Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). CAS requires students to participate in activities promoting each of these three components. Through such activities,

1296-445: Was first observed in 2000. The choice of week for celebration is determined at each institution, but generally precedes the week that includes U.S. Thanksgiving : 13–17 November 2023; 18–22 November 2024; 17–21 November 2025; 16–20 November 2026. The aims of this event are to provide an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and global exchange. This joint initiative promotes programs that prepare Americans for

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