globaledge fellowship

Our Teacher Development Institute

e.d.g.e = empowering dynamic global educators

The GlobalEDGE Fellowship is designed to empower practicing teachers to become globally responsive leaders within their schools and communities. Through intentional, globally-focused lesson planning and curriculum development, fellows immerse themselves in exploring critical global challenges such as migration, poverty, and climate change, examining their impact on education across diverse cultural, economic, political, and social contexts. Drawing on real-world case studies, participants collaboratively analyze how education systems worldwide address these pressing issues and reflect on their own teaching practices in light of different cultural perspectives. The program emphasizes dialogue, reflection, and practical inquiry, equipping educators to create inclusive, globally minded learning environments for their students.

The Fellowship is structured in two terms. In the first term, fellows focus on developing their global knowledge, skills, and dispositions, gaining key insights to enrich curricula and broaden young learners’ global perspectives. The second term centers on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, guiding fellows to create and implement globally-focused lessons across various content areas—including mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences, and languages—in their classrooms. Throughout this process, educators use the GLN Impact App to document their experiences and collaborate with Global Instructional Coaches, ensuring effective lesson implementation. The Fellowship culminates in the GLN Impact Gala, where participants share the outcomes and impact of their involvement. Reflection is embedded throughout the program, reinforcing its commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Dispositions →

Knowledge →

Skills Development →

Field & Experiential Work →

Feedback & Revisions →

Implementation Reflections & Graduation.

Dispositions → Knowledge → Skills Development → Field & Experiential Work → Feedback & Revisions → Implementation Reflections & Graduation.

  • DISPOSITIONS: Through structured dialogue and reflection, fellows cultivate global mindsets—embracing cultural humility, empathy, and ethical leadership—that guide responsive teaching in diverse educational settings.

  • KNOWLEDGE: Participants deepen their understanding of critical global challenges (e.g., migration, poverty, climate change) and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, using cross-cultural case studies to enrich their curriculum design.

  • SKILLS DEVELOPMENT: Educators hone practical skills in inquiry-based instruction, collaborative problem-solving, and globally focused lesson planning, with guidance from Global Instructional Coaches and the GLN Impact App.

  • FIELD & EXPERIENTIAL WORK: Fellows apply theory to practice by piloting and observing globally oriented lessons in their own classrooms, gaining first-hand insights into student engagement and real-world contexts.

  • FEEDBACK & REVISIONS: Leveraging constructive input from peers and coaches, participants iteratively refine their lesson plans and teaching strategies to ensure cultural relevance and instructional effectiveness.

  • IMPLEMENTATION REFLECTIONS & GRADUATION: By continually documenting outcomes and reflecting on impact—culminating in presentations at the GLN Impact Gala—teachers demonstrate growth and graduate as confident, globally responsive leaders.