Lessons from Los Angeles: The Impact of Global Citizenship Education Course and its Implications for Research and Practice

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Abstract

This qualitative case study investigates how Global Citizenship Education (GCE) is implemented
in two undergraduate courses at a U.S. public research university. Drawing on classroom
observations, document analysis, and students’ and instructors’ interviews, the study examines
curriculum design, pedagogical strategies, and student learning outcomes across UNESCO’s
cognitive, socio-emotional, and behavioral domains. Findings suggest that the course cultivates
personal reflection and ethical engagement across the three domains of learning but raises
questions about sustained behavioral impact on learners. The study contributes to education
research and practice by connecting historical pedagogical legacies with future-oriented visions
for justice-oriented global learning in higher education institutions in the U.S. and globally.

Authors

• Fadhila Hadjeris, University of California - Los Angeles

• Nancy Yaxiang Xu, University of California - Los Angeles