Kalinga Teachers' Journey With Global Citizenship Education: An Impact Assessment Through Interpretative Case Study

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of the College of Education’s Extension Programs on the promotion and integration of Global Citizenship Education (GCED) among secondary school teachers in Kalinga from 2021 to 2024. It aims to assess how these initiatives enhance teachers' understanding and classroom implementation of GCED principles in alignment with UNESCO's framework. Employing an interpretative case study design, the research engaged 22 secondary school teachers through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis. This qualitative approach facilitated an in-depth exploration of teachers’ experiences and perceptions regarding GCED. The findings reveal that the extension programs significantly enriched teachers’ conceptual and practical understanding of GCED. Teachers demonstrated awareness of global issues, cultural respect, civic duties, equality, empathy, and global interconnectedness. They effectively contextualized and localized GCED principles in their lessons, using culturally relevant strategies that resonated with their learners. These efforts led to enhanced pedagogical practices, increased student engagement, and improved school-community collaboration. The study concludes that the College of Education’s Extension Programs played a pivotal role in advancing GCED integration in local classrooms. These initiatives fostered a strong sense of global citizenship and social responsibility among educators and their learners. The study recommends the institutionalization of professional development workshops on GCED, the creation of a GCED integration training manual tailored to local contexts, collaboration with the Department of Education to develop a GCED toolkit, and partnerships with the Kalinga Cultural Heritage and Edu-Tourism Center to design culturally sensitive educational resources. These steps are vital in sustaining and expanding the impact of GCED in Kalinga and similar contexts.