Theoretical and Empirical Foundations of Critical Global Citizenship Education

<p>In the first volume in the <em>Critical Global Citizenship Education</em> series Torres combines theoretical and empirical research to present an original perspective on global citizenship education as a vitally important way of learning in a globalized world. In examining the requirements for effective global citizenship education and education reform he investigates pathways to citizenship-building at the local national and global levels and urges development of teaching methods teacher education and curriculum within a social justice education framework. Taking into account post-colonial perspectives political realities at play and practical implications Torres provides a succinct but comprehensive understanding of how global citizenship education can expand the concept of civic education in a global society and interrupt inequality. </p><p>This volume considers the ways that global citizenship education has been incorporated and is used by international institutions governments and the academy and provides a clear framework for anyone struggling to make sense of the tensions and complexities of global citizenship education today. </p>