Global Citizenship For Development

The use of Universal Design for Learning and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) enable more accessible and cross-culturally collaborative learning environments for all learners, including those with disabilities, both in the U.S. and globally. This side event explores how education can contribute to reducing poverty and enhancing human life and what kind of teaching and learning best address the needs of all learners. The panelists discuss theory-based framework to apply universal curriculum design that engages various learners and cultural diversity and promotes intercultural competence of global citizenship.

By introducing best practices of using ICT and emerging technologies in the United States, Africa, Latin America, and Asia, the panelists recommend universal and global learning environment for all students including girls from different cultures and diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

The key aspects this panel addresses are: Principles and application of Universal Design for Learning Curriculum design framework and global virtual learning to develop intercultural competence Education and technology for children in Brazil, and refugees and migrants in Latin America Academic support and finance for Ghanaian girls and those with special needs. Storytelling e-Book collaboration between Ghana and a school in Newark, N.J. UNESCO’s perspective: quality education of using ICT, arts and music for youth and humanity

​ The NGO Committee for Education, Learning and Literacy (NGO CELL) proposes an informational presentation and panel discussion on education for social development, co-sponsored by UNESCO, Society for Psychology Study of Social Issues (SPSSI), Manhattan Multicultural Counseling (MMC), IVECA Center for International Virtual Schooling, and Legion of Goodwill-USA.

SPEAKERS: Dr. Carol Kennedy, Main Representative of Manhattan Multicultural Counseling to the UN-ECOSOC; Member of the NGO Committee on Education, Learning and Literacy (NGO CELL); Educational Technology Consultant, Fordham University; and Member of C.A.S.T. Cadre (Center for AppliedSpecial Technology) Dr. Eunhee Jung, Founder and Executive Director, IVECA Center for International Virtual Schooling; Main Representative of IVECA to the UN-ECOSOC and UN-DPI; Member of NGO CELL; and Co-Chair, NGO Steering Committee for an International Day of Education for Global Citizenship Mr. Danilo Parmegiani, Executive Director, Legion of Good Will-USA; and Main Representative of LGW to the UN-ECOSOC Ms. Elizabeth Akua-Nyarko Patterson, MPO of the Girls Education Initiative of Ghana; and Memberof NGO CELL Ms. Joy Lindsay, Educator, Butterfly Dreamz Inc. Newark, N.J. Ms. Lily Gray, Program Officer for Education, UNESCO Office in New York MODERATOR: Mr. Reggie Bennett, Jr., Teacher, Music and Special Education, Reach Academy