U.S. and Mexican College Students' Perceptions of Global Citizenship Education: A Comparative Case Study

• In Event: Identity and Experience: Relationships Between Schools, Students, and the State

Abstract

This qualitative comparative case study examined the perceptions of U.S. and Mexican college students on global citizenship education through the collection and analysis of multiple data sources. Ten U.S. college students and 11 Mexican college students participated in interviews. The study's findings indicated a difference between the experiences with and perceptions of global citizenship in how it is defined and how it has been a part of their educational and life experiences. Both the U.S. and Mexican college students expressed the need for students to be taught about global citizenship and develop into global citizens. Global citizens are equipped with the tools and resources to actively promote a socially just, unified, and equitable society that would create a better world.

Authors

• Hasan Aydin, Florida Gulf Coast University
  Presenting Author

• Kristina Andrews, Lindsey Wilson College
  Presenting Author