LECTURERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION IN TEACHING INTERNATIONAL STUDIES STUDENTS

Hai Thuy Nguyen; Thi Ha Uyen Nguyen

doi:10.63506/jilc.0902.391

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Hai Thuy Nguyen Author
Thi Ha Uyen Nguyen Author

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https://doi.org/10.63506/jilc.0902.391

Keywords:

Global citizenship (GC); global citizenship education (GCED); teachers’ perceptions; curriculum implementation; internationalization of education

Abstract

In an era of globalization, global citizenship education (GCED) has become an essential component of university curricula. This paper explores lecturers’ perceptions while implementing a GCED curriculum for International Studies majors at a university in Vietnam. Qualitative analysis of interviews, course reflections, and teaching materials reveals that lecturers’ perceptions of global citizenship (GC) and GCED align with UNESCO's framework. These views are primarily shaped by international experiences, media, and academic exchanges. The paper concludes with practical implications for improving GCED at the university level.

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