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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Scrutinizing Teachers’ Awareness of Global Citizenship Education (GCED) in Jordan [Scholarly Article - Alberta Journal of Educational Research, December 2022]

Title:
Scrutinizing Teachers’ Awareness of Global Citizenship Education (GCED) in Jordan
 
Authors:
Naima Al-husban, Arab Open University, Jordan
&
Mohammad Tawalbeh, Arab Open University, Jordan
 
Published:
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, Volume 68, Number 4, 21 December 2022
 
 Abstract:
This study aimed to determine the Global Citizenship Education (GCED) awareness level of teachers of different subjects in Jordan and to investigate whether their global citizenship awareness levels varied in terms of different demographic variables. The sample comprised 4305 teachers. Data were gathered using an awareness scale and an interview. Findings revealed that teachers showed an unsatisfactory level of awareness of GCED; females were more aware of GCED. Based on the results, it is recommended that teachers’ knowledge should be fostered in teaching GCED concepts, skills, and values, and to transcend the teacher-centered approach as it doesn’t promote the outcomes of creating global citizens.