Embedding Global Citizenship Education (GCE) into Higher Education

The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, which operates under the aegis of the Higher Education Authority (HEA), is the national body responsible for leading and advising on the enhancement of teaching and learning in Irish higher education.

• Identify the key principles, pedagogies, and frameworks of Global Citizenship Education (GCE) here
• Distinguish how GCE relates to and differs from complementary fields such as Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), development education, human rights education, anti-racism education, social justice education and intercultural education
• Locate and reflect on examples of good practice in embedding GCE within higher education, both in Ireland and internationally
• Explore with colleagues across disciplines opportunities for integrating GCE values, perspectives, and methodologies into your own professional or institutional contexts
• Develop and present an actionable activity, plan, resource, or pedagogical approach that demonstrates how GCE can be embedded or strengthened within your teaching, curriculum, research, student engagement, or broader institutional practice.