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Global Competencies

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Curriculum Overview

GlobalCore Global Competencies is a strand-based, vertically aligned curriculum designed to cultivate intercultural understanding, ethical reasoning, and global agency across K–12. It integrates inquiry, restorative pedagogy, and multilingual scaffolds to support deep learning and transferable skills.

Strengthening Global Competencies Through High- Quality Instructional Materials

GlobalCore affirms that global competencies are essential—not optional. It cultivates:

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INTERCULTURAL EMPATHY AND ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING

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GLOBAL AWARENESS AND SYSTEMS THINKING

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COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING AND CIVIC AGENCY

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MULTILINGUAL FLUENCY AND INCLUSIVE REPRESENTATION

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CRITICAL REFLECTION AND REAL-WORLD ENGAGEMENT

The curriculum addresses persistent gaps in coherence by offering:

  • Strand-based vertical alignment across grade bands
  • Structured inquiry tasks with embedded scaffolds
  • Diverse, inclusive sources and global perspectives
  • Integrated literacy, media fluency, and civic action
  • Teacher guidance and professional learning tools

What’s Been Updated?

GlobalCore reflects the latest research in global education, civic engagement, and whole-child development. Key updates include:

  • Refined strand maps for vertical alignment across five core domains
  • Structured inquiry sequences that build schema and support transfer
  • Integration of global frameworks and intercultural competencies
  • Embedded literacy development through multilingual and multimodal tasks
  • Rubric-aligned assessment tools and restorative feedback models
  • Adaptability for multilingual learners and international benchmarks

How to Use This Guide

Use this guide to evaluate GlobalCore Health & Well-Being materials across five domains:

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Depth of Knowledge
and Skills

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Structured
and Coherent
Inquiry Design

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Balanced
Representation
and Multiple
Perspectives

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Literacy
Development

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Usability and Educator
Support

Each domain includes criteria and indicators aligned to GlobalCore’s strand-based framework and whole-child pedagogy.

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Depth of Knowledge and Skills

GlobalCore Alignment:

Strands

Indicators

  • GCS.GC.GA – Global Awareness
  • GCS.GC.IE – Intercultural Empathy
  • GCS.GC.ER – Ethical Reasoning
  • GCS.GC.CA – Civic Agency
  • GCS.GC.SJ – Social Justice & Equity
  • Vertical strand maps from Early Years to Secondary
  • Conceptual understanding of global systems
    and civic structures
  • Integration of ethical reasoning and intercultural dialogue
  • Transferable skills across disciplines and
    real-world contexts

Structured and Coherent Inquiry Design

GlobalCore Alignment:

  • Inquiry tasks scaffolded across grade bands
  • Compelling questions tied to strand outcomes
  • Schema-building through concept mapping and reflection
  • Embedded formative assessments and revision cycles
  • Student-generated questions and peer dialogue
  • Real-world applications and civic action projects
  • Rubric-aligned assessments with metacognitive prompts

Balanced Representation and Multiple Perspectives

GlobalCore Alignment:

  • Inclusive narratives across cultures, regions, and identities
  • Emphasis on strengths, contributions, and lived experiences
  • Ethical reasoning and perspective-taking embedded in strands
  • Source evaluation and empathy-building tasks
  • GCS.GC.SJ – Social Justice & Equity strand
  • Diverse media and multilingual texts
  • Structured discourse protocols and restorative dialogue

Literacy Development

GlobalCore Alignment:

Strands

  • Integrated reading, writing, speaking, and listening tasks
  • Disciplinary texts and annotation strategies
  • Evidence-based writing and oral presentation rubrics
  • Media literacy and global research
    embedded in inquiry

Indicators

  • GCS.LA.RC – Reading Comprehension
  • GCS.LA.WC – Writing Composition
  • GCS.DL.DM – Data & Media Fluency
  • GCS.MR.RF – Reflection & Feedback

Usability and Educator Support

GlobalCore Alignment:

  • Consistent formatting across strands and grade bands
  • Embedded teacher guidance and sample student responses
  • Professional learning modules for restorative pedagogy and inquiry
  • Adaptable pacing guides and multilingual scaffolds
  • Strand maps and sample units for each domain
  • Appendix L: Rubric Models & Assessment Tools
  • Appendix M: Student Work Samples & Peer Feedback Models
  • Customization options for ministry standards and school contexts
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GlobalCore Education Framework Global Competencies
Curriculum

Strand Title: Intercultural Empathy
Focus Statement:
Learners explore diverse cultures, perspectives, and lived experiences. They develop empathy, respect, and curiosity
through dialogue, storytelling, and collaborative inquiry.

Grade Band Progression

Grand Brand

Simple Learning Outcomes

Early Years

Recognize similarities and differences in families and traditions

Primary

Describe coping strategies and practice calming techniques

Middle

Analyze global perspectives and engage in intercultural dialogue

Secondary

Evaluate cultural narratives and advocate for inclusive communities

Inquiry Task Snapshot

Grade Band: Middle
Unit Title: “Stories We Share: Understanding Cultures Through Dialogue”
Compelling Question: How can stories help us understand each other?

Student Task:
Students explore cultural narratives from different regions, conduct peer interviews, and create a multimedia presentation that highlights shared values and unique traditions. They reflect on how empathy builds connection across differences.

Rubric Alignment Summary

Criteria

Performance Level

Cultural Understanding

Proficient

Dialogue & Respect

Insightful

Evidence & Reflection

Developing

Collaboration & Voice

Proficient

Advocacy & Action

Developing

Peer Feedback Excerpts:

  • “I liked how your story showed both differences and similarities.”
  • “You could add more details about the tradition’s meaning.”
  • “Your interview felt respectful and curious—I learned something new.”

Teacher Commentary:
“Strong use of empathy and storytelling. Consider revisiting your reflection to deepen your insights.”

Revision Notes:

  • Students added quotes from interviews and clarified cultural context
  • Reflected on personal bias and revised their presentation to include broader perspectives

Implementation Notes:

  • Inquiry task aligns with GCS.GC.IE strand outcomes and supports transfer to real-world intercultural contexts
  • Rubric and feedback models available in Appendix L and M
  • Adaptable for multilingual learners and interdisciplinary integration (e.g., Language Arts, Social Studies)

Strand Indicator
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GlobalCore Global Competencies is organized into five vertically aligned strands that scaffold intercultural understanding, ethical reasoning, and civic agency from Early Years through Secondary.

Strand Code

Strand Title

Focus Statment

GCS.GC.GA

Global Awareness

Explore global systems, cultures, and connections through inquiry and comparison.

GCS.GC.IE

Intercultural Empathy

Build empathy and understanding through dialogue, storytelling, and lived experience.

GCS.GC.ER

Ethical Reasoning

Analyze dilemmas, values, and consequences to make informed, compassionate decisions.

GCS.GC.C R

Civic Agency

Engage in community action, advocacy, and collaborative problem-solving.

GCS.GC.S J

Social Justice & Equity

Examine power, identity, and equity through critical reflection and restorative practice.

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