INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGIES AND GLOBAL COMPETENCIES EDU ATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY LEARNER.

Abstract

The educational ecosystem is becoming more diverse in meeting the everchanging needs of a progressively multifaceted and mutually dependent society. Classical approaches used over time in preparing learners for globalised era, falls short in meeting the training needs and challenges of the postmodern era. It is pertinent that should not only be adept in fundamental subjects but also proficient in cross cultural communication, critical thinking, and critical thinking. The objective is to equip individuals to engage knowledgeably, ethically, and actively as members of the global society. Essentially, it involves both academic knowledge development and skills personal required to comprehend and interrelate meaningfully across cultures and boundaries. The collaborative Therefore, problem-solving. developing global competencies for understanding and engaging with various cultures is fundamental for educators. Innovative pedagogies United Nations, through UNESCO in the Global Citizenship Education (GCED) Framework (2015) recognised main components of global competencies crucial for development of global citizenship that prioritize these competencies proffer the most effective and efficient approach for the preparation of learners to succeed as global citizens and while making meaningful contributions to communities. Global Competencies Education and sustainable development. These competencies which are intended to empower learners with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to make meaningful contributions to a unified and diverse world has with key aspects which includes understanding global issues, intercultural skills and respect for diversity, critical thinking and problem-solving, social responsibility and civic engagement, among others