ADVANCED CORE COURSE
Global Competence Frameworks
Prof. Sarah-Louise Jones
A design-based thinking approach for higher education institutions
OVERVIEW
When we look at the myriad of nested crises afflicting our planet and humanity, it is not difficult to build an argument for why we need to embed global competence into higher education or, in fact, all stages of education.
For professionals seeking to operationalize a global competence framework within their own educational institution, this workshop uses a design-based thinking methodology to help you establish and implement your own roadmap.
Although recent data shows how many universities now include the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of their strategic plans, it is much harder to see how many incorporate global competence (GC). In part, this is because there is no single accepted term to encapsulate the types of competences needed to deal with the interconnected issues and challenges that we face.
Even when looking at SDG uptake, most studies only demonstrate where these have been included in universities’ strategic plans. Little research exists around how these are operationalized or enacted within the context of everyday life on campus.
Therefore, the purpose of this workshop is to move beyond terminological differences towards a model for developing and integrating global competence — and its relatives (whatever they may be called) — as an integral part of the learning process within universities. Learn how to operationalize strategy to make GC a reality, not just a nice sentiment on a website or brochure.
To do this, you will engage in a design-based thinking-approach. Design-based thinking comes from the field of Educational Participatory Design Research (EPDR), a human-centric, egalitarian, and emancipatory approach — the very values that underpin global competence — making it an excellent method for operationalizing GC frameworks.
In this course, you will learn how to help yourself—and those you work with—so that you/they can better:
- Co-construct and assemble a definition of global competence for your institution / organisation.
- Design a customised global competence toolkit for implementation.
- Develop a theoretical and practical understanding of design-based thinking which can be applied within your context for future workstreams.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a Certificate of Participation listing 6 contact learning hours.
This course uses a combination of research inputs, peer-sharing and hands-on design activities to help you leave with tangible action plans. You should prepare to share your own institution’s interest and/or (preliminary) work in this area.
This course is for you if you are a trainer/multiplier/educator/consultant who
- A higher education leader / professional / change-maker charged with helping your institution incorporate global competence (or its variants),
- Education consultant or advisor,
- Academic or research practitioner studying the field
Contact us at info@iddifferences.org if you have questions about the suitability of this course for your circumstances.
COURSE TYPE
All Career Levels
DURATION/DATES
1 day/11 July 2025
TARGET LEVEL(S)
All Career Levels
TUITION FEE
€615
includes certificate from the University and the Institute
Prof. Sarah-Louise Jones
Sarah-Louise Jones, PhD, is Professor of Global Education at the University of Hull (UK). A recognized leader in global competence research and practice, her work includes extensive peer-reviewed publications and internationally funded projects focusing on integrating global competence (GC) and its variants into diverse educational settings — from schools to teacher education and across universities.
In addition to leading the University of Hull’s own GC framework development and supporting other institutions to do the same, Sarah holds prominent positions in professional organizations such as the Association of Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE) and the Education Futures Collaboration (EFC). She founded the latter to promote collaborative, evidence-based research for improving education quality globally. Sarah is also the Programme Director for the international Hull Online MA in Education and supervises a range of PhD candidates, specialising in the field of Global Education.
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