Global Competence Framework

The four-part framework (investigating the issue, recognizing perspectives, communicating ideas, taking action) incorporated into this micro-credential reflects the changing role of our students in the 21st century. Students must have a substantive understanding of the complex, diverse, and interdependent world in which they live. Educators will delve into the research that supports the students becoming globally competent through inquiry. The four-part framework is described below. Additional resources are available in the “Supporting Rationale and Research” section and should be examined prior to completing this micro-credential.

1. Investigate the world
   Students must engage in activities and explorations where they are able to investigate their world beyond their immediate environment. Research that is age-appropriate should be conducted where problems are framed that are significant at the local, regional, or global level.

2. Recognize perspectives
   Students must engage in activities where they are asked to recognize and express their own perspectives on situations, events, issues, or phenomena. Additionally, students should examine the perspectives of others and determine how that perspective has developed or changed based on exposure to different periods and cultures.

3. Communicate ideas
   Students must engage in activities where they are able to listen to and communicate effectively with diverse people. Additionally, it is important to be able to recognize and express how diverse people perceive meaning and how this is affected by communication.

4. Take action
   Students must take action to address situations, events, and issues to improve conditions. Additionally, it is important to identify and create opportunities for personal and collaborative actions aimed at improving conditions locally, regionally, or globally.