Exploring Pedagogical Practices to Cultivate Wisdom, Courage, and Compassion as Key Tenets of Global Citizenship: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore college students’ and educators’ (N = 29) perceptions, experiences, and recommendations around cultivating wisdom, compassion, and courage as key tenets of global citizenship. Based on pragmatic research design and thematic analysis, we sought multicultural education approaches that could strengthen campus communities’ capacity to advance peace, sustainability, dignity, and wellbeing of all forms of life – all across the world. We have discussed the findings in the context of specific pedagogical practices focusing upon: (a) emergent praxes and curriculum to foster wisdom, (b) courageous dialogues for mutual understanding, and (c) restoring compassion and humanity.

Examining Pre-Service Teachers' Perspectives on Culturally Responsive Education Using Q Methodology

“…Consequently, preservice teachers commence their careers in classrooms where cultural diversity is on the rise (Brand & Glasson, 2004). Teachers frequently encounter the challenge of delivering a uniform education to all students, given curricula and education systems that often do not consider the historical experiences and cultural backgrounds of their students (Bhopal & Danaher, 2013;Sharma et al, 2023). The presence of students with diverse cultural characteristics in schools with ever-increasing numbers underscores the significance of highlighting the training of culturally responsive teachers.…”