Reading 2: Global Competence
What is global competence?
Global competence is the capacity
- to examine local, global and intercultural issues,
- to understand and appreciate the perspectives and world views of others,
- to engage in open, appropriate and effective interactions with people from different cultures, and
- to act for collective well-being and sustainable development.
PISA 2018 Global Competence
Why do we need global competence?
To live harmoniously in multicultural communities
Education for global competence can promote cultural awareness and respectful interactions in increasingly diverse societies. Since the end of the Cold War, ethno-cultural conflicts have become the most common source of political violence in the world, and they show no sign of abating (Brubacker and Laitin, 1998; Kymlicka, 1995; Sen, 2007). The many episodes of indiscriminate violence in the name of a religious or ethnic affiliation challenge the belief that people with diverse cultures are able to live peacefully in close proximity, accept differences, find common solutions and resolve disagreements. With the high influx of immigrants in numerous countries, communities have to redefine their identity and local culture. Contemporary societies call for complex forms of belonging and citizenship where individuals must interact with distant regions, people and ideas while also deepening their understanding of their local environment and the diversity within their own communities. By appreciating the differences in the communities to which they belong - the nation, the region, the city, the neighbourhood, the school – young people can learn to live together as global citizens (Delors et al., 1996; UNESCO, 2014b). While education cannot bear the sole responsibility for ending racism and discrimination, it can teach young people the importance of challenging cultural biases and stereotypes.
To thrive in a changing labour market
Educating for global competence can boost employability. Effective communication and appropriate behaviour within diverse teams are keys to success in many jobs, and will remain so as technology continues to make it easier for people to connect across the globe. Employers increasingly seek to attract learners who easily adapt and are able to apply and transfer their skills and knowledge to new contexts. Work readiness in an interconnected world requires young people to understand the complex dynamics of globalisation, be open to people from different cultural backgrounds, build trust in diverse teams and demonstrate respect for others (British Council, 2013).
To use media platforms effectively and responsibly
Over the past two decades radical transformations in digital technologies have shaped young people’s outlook on the world, their interactions with others and their perception of themselves. Online networks, social media and interactive technologies are giving rise to new types of learning, where young people exercise greater control over what and how they learn. At the same time, young people’s digital lives can cause them to disconnect from themselves and the world, and ignore the impact that their actions may have on others. Moreover, while technology helps people to easily connect around the world, online behaviour suggests that young people tend to “flock together” (Zuckerman, 2014) favouring interactions with a small set of people with whom they have much in common. Likewise, access to an unlimited amount of information is often paired with insufficient media literacy, meaning that young people are easily fooled by partisan, biased or fake news. In this context, cultivating students’ global competence can help them to capitalise on digital spaces, better understand the world they live in and responsibly express their voice online.
To support the Sustainable Development Goals
Finally, educating for global competence can help form new generations who care about global issues and engage in tackling social, political, economic and environmental challenges. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recognises the critical role of education in reaching sustainability goals, calling on all countries “to ensure, by 2030, that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non- violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development” (Target 4.7, Education 2030, Incheon Declaration and Framework for Action, page 20).
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Veronica Boix Mansilla - Global Competence
Intercultural Communication
Intercultural awareness
The importance of intercultural awareness | Mynd & Testo
What is intercultural competence?
The NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements
Intercultural Communication Can-Do
Case Studies in Intercultural Communication
Case 1 Adapting to the French Culture
Case 2 Analysis of the post-conflictual situation between different ethnic and religious communities
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