What is the GCED Innovative School Code
The GCED Innovative School Code was developed specifically as part of the Global Citizenship Foundation’s GCED Innovative Schools initiative — an advanced program for schools interested in co-creating a highly contextualized whole-school global citizenship education initiative.
The Global Innovator Mindset is a framework developed by the Global Citizenship Foundation, aimed at fostering innovation within educational institutions to address the evolving needs of our learning communities.
Here's the blueprint of the Global Innovator Mindset to intentionally shape thriving learning spaces:
1. Identify the Gaps:
The first step towards innovation is identifying the existing challenges, issues, and gaps within the classroom, school, or educational system. By recognizing these areas for improvement, we can begin to work towards exploring innovative solutions to the wicked problems.
2. Think Big, Start Small:
Don't be afraid to dream big or take action. Having a Global Innovator Mindset means thinking big about the possibilities of Global Citizenship Education while also starting with small, manageable steps. It's about keeping the ultimate goal in mind, forming a dedicated yet team, and setting realistic timelines to achieve success. This could be similar to the small task force at your institution to implement the Global Citizenship Schools program or the GCED Innovative Schools program.
3. Reflective Action:
Innovation thrives on experimentation and reflection. Experiment with new ideas and approaches, and then reflect on their impact. By reflecting on what works and what doesn't, we can continuously refine and improve our innovative efforts, ensuring they align with our educational objectives.
4. Fail Forward and Excel:
Embrace a mindset of open-mindedness and growth. Understand that failure is a natural part of the innovation process. Instead of being discouraged by setbacks, use them as opportunities to learn and grow. By failing forward, we can ultimately excel and achieve greater success. By adopting a fail-forward approach, we can turn challenges into stepping stones towards success.
5. Celebrate Small Wins:
Recognize and celebrate the small victories along the way. Celebrating small wins ensures the maintenance of momentum and motivation. Each small win is a step towards making significant changes and creating a larger impact in Global Citizenship Education.
By cultivating the Global Innovator Mindset among educators, school leaders, and learners, we can create a culture of continuous learning and innovation that enables us to address the complex challenges and create thriving places of learning. Let's embark on this journey together towards transforming education for human and planetary flourishing.