The Global Competency Framework
The Global Competency Framework was developed through a systematic review and extensive stakeholder engagement. The resultant framework was then submitted to a wide variety of users for testing and refining in a cyclical manner over three years. Each round of feedback informed the next iteration of the framework until we arrived at the following four domains, each containing six different elements:
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Defining Global Competency
The concept of Global Competency is relatively new, however the OECD have now provided a definition which we subscribe to. It is as follows:
“Global competence is the capacity to examine local, global and intercultural issues, to understand and appreciate the perspectives and world views of others, to engage in open, appropriate and effective interactions with people from different cultures, and to act for collective well-being and sustainable development.” PISA (2018)
OECD (2018). Preparing Our Youth for an Inclusive and Sustainable World: The OECD PISA Global Competency Framework. OECD.
“Global competence is the capacity to examine local, global and intercultural issues, to understand and appreciate the perspectives and world views of others, to engage in open, appropriate and effective interactions with people from different cultures, and to act for collective well-being and sustainable development.” PISA (2018)
OECD (2018). Preparing Our Youth for an Inclusive and Sustainable World: The OECD PISA Global Competency Framework. OECD.