Global Competence – what it is and why it matters | European School Education Platform

Third-party on-site course

Global Competence – what it is and why it matters

This course aims to familiarize educators with what global competence means, why it matters to us, and how to develop it with our students, as well as to give educators tools to nurture students’ soft skills so they can grow into globally competent adults.

Last updated: 19.05.2025

Hungary , Budapest

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Description

Global competence equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes needed to thrive in an interconnected world. This interactive course covers topics such as culture, identity, communication, 21st-century skills, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, alongside PISA’s framework for global competence. Participants will explore methods to integrate these concepts into their teaching, regardless of subject or age group, through discussions and collaborative activities. The course emphasizes experiential learning and adapts to participants’ needs, leveraging its international context to highlight diverse perspectives and solutions.

Learning objectives

As a participant, I will

reflect on my own culture and identity, and on how I can help my students understand these concepts;
relate to other cultures first-hand and deepen my intercultural understanding;
develop awareness of how cultures / communication styles can clash, and what methods can help to deal with the arising conflict;
understand the concept of global competence and start thinking of how to incorporate its development into my own teaching practice;
be better equipped to help my students become globally competent;
create a lesson plan/project plan relating to my own teaching context.

Methodology & assessment

This course employs a practical, interactive methodology to build global competence. Participants explore intercultural communication through activities like analyzing the cultural iceberg and reflecting on personal biases. Hands-on tasks include engaging with the PISA global competence framework, incorporating the UN Sustainable Development Goals into lessons, and creating tailored teaching materials. The course features a mix of discussions, collaborative brainstorming, and project-based learning, allowing participants to adapt strategies to their teaching context while reflecting on their week’s progress and future applications.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

If the course description specifies the use of a laptop and/or mobile phone, please ensure you bring your own device.

Certification details

The Learning Agreement sample includes all course details (skills, objectives, outcomes, timetable). Upon completion, participants receive a certificate of attendance, and their Learning Agreement Complement or Europass Mobility Certificate will be signed. The course meets European Commission Quality Standards, e.g., "a day of physical course activities includes at least five hours of learning activities" and "the course setup provides opportunities to meet peers from other countries."

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

430

Euro
Course package content:

As outlined in the course description on the course website.
Additional information:

Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
Cancellation & changes:

https://www.babylon.academy/terms/
Additional information:

The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Primary education (ISCED 1)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)

Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Head Teacher / Principal

Teacher Educator
Learning time:

25 hours or more