Rethinking Schooling for the 21st Century: UNESCO‐MGIEP's Contribution to SDG 4.7

Abstract

Abstract

To contribute to the meaningful implementation of SDG 4.7, UNESCO‐MGIEP conducted a study to analyze the extent to which the ideals of SDG 4.7 are embodied in policies and curricula across 22 Asian countries. At one level, MGIEP aimed to establish benchmarks against which future progress can be assessed. It also argued forcefully that we must redefine the purposes of schooling to get at the fundamental challenges associated with promoting peace, sustainability, and global citizenship through education. This case study reports on the findings and implications of this investigation, which were published in 2017 as Rethinking Schooling for the 21st Century: The State of Education for Peace, Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship in Asia.