Fernando M. Reimers - Educating Global Citizens

Fernando Reimers, a professor at Harvard, discusses the importance of educating global citizens. He emphasizes the need for intentional curriculum and learning experiences to help students understand global connections and develop the capacity to influence global affairs. Reimers shares his work on a curriculum available on Kindle, which aligns with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Millennium Development Goals, and the Global Risk Assessment Framework. He highlights the necessity of a schoolwide strategy for global education and the alignment of curriculum with sustainable development goals. Reimers also stresses the importance of building educational ecosystems for teacher support and collaboration.

What is the primary focus of Fernando Reimers' work in education?

How does Reimers define the concept of educating global citizens?

What are the three compacts that Reimers discusses in relation to global education?

What is the significance of the curriculum developed by Reimers and his students?

What are the Sustainable Development Goals, and how are they related to Reimers' curriculum?

What role do teachers play in creating a supportive environment for global citizenship education?

In what ways does Reimers believe that education can have a transformative value for students?