Resources for Teachers – oneworldcentre.org.au

The OWC library contains an extensive collection of books designed for teachers and covering aspects of professional practice such as:

classroom ecology and culture

teacher-student relationships

example teaching practices

example learning experiences, core and extension activities, inquiries, and lesson plans

templates and lesson resources

assessment strategies and rubrics

Philosophy and pedagogy

Global education encompasses a range of educational philosophies and pedagogical approaches which are underpinned by a common foundation: “a humanistic vision of education and development based on human rights and dignity; social justice; inclusion; protection; cultural, linguistic and ethnic diversity; and shared responsibility and accountability.” (Ictheon Declaration, 2015)

Teaching and learning through global education is one way of actively supporting SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 4: QUALITY EDUCATION, which states:

By 2030, all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development including, among others, 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 diversityand of culture’s contribution to sustainable development.” (Transforming our World, 2015)

The OWC library has resources for teachers and schools which includes the following educational approaches and frameworks:

Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Education in Australia

Values education

Citizenship education

Education for sustainable development

Environmental education

Literacy and numeracy

Human rights education

Multicultural education

Peace education

Transformative education

For teaching activities and global education publications online go to the Resources Portal

Ictheon Declaration: Education 2030: Towards inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning for all  ( UNESCO, UNICEF, World Bank, UNFPA, UNDP, UN Women, UNHCR World Education Forum, 2015)

Ictheon Declaration: Education 2030: Towards inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning for all ( UNESCO, UNICEF, World Bank, UNFPA, UNDP, UN Women, UNHCR World Education Forum, 2015)

Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (United Nations, 2015)

Ictheon Declaration: Education 2030: Towards inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning for all  ( UNESCO, UNICEF, World Bank, UNFPA, UNDP, UN Women, UNHCR World Education Forum, 2015)