Global competence is not a "soft skill". It is a rigorous pedagogical framework backed by research from the OECD, Harvard Project Zero, and UNESCO, among others. This library represents core texts and frameworks essential to bringing global competencies into the classroom.
The gold standard for our work. This publication from the PISA assessments defines what global competence looks like in a measurable, academic context. Read the OECD Publication
A practical roadmap for teachers. This matrix breaks down global competence into actionable skills, values, and behaviors across grade levels. View the Matrix (PDF) | Visit World Savvy
A comprehensive look at how education systems worldwide are preparing learners to address global challenges. Access the UNESCO Report
Connecting global learning to digital citizenship. How technology serves as the bridge for the "Global Collaborator." View ISTE Standards
How do we educate the whole person? This framework challenges us to move beyond isolated facts to interconnected systems thinking. Explore the Resource
You cannot understand the world if you don't understand your local community first. This guide connects the local to the global. Read the Getting Smart Guide
A critical shift in mindset: moving from studying people as subjects to engaging with them as partners. Read the Article
A practical tool for the Social Studies classroom to help students analyze events through different cultural lenses. View the Activity
A must-watch TED Talk that redefines how we think about human geography and identity in a modern world. Watch the Talk
A deep dive into cross-cultural communication styles and the "Iceberg Model" of culture. Read the PDF
Understanding the psychology behind how different cultures encode and decode messages. Read on Psychology Today
A visually stunning short film that acts as a perfect "hook" for students. It explores the concept of the "global village" and challenges viewers to recognize the invisible threads that connect our daily lives to the rest of the world. Watch on Vimeo