Domains of Change

System-level transformation supporting global competency integration needs to focus on an iterative process that builds and grows as it develops and transforms. Change of this kind is complex and calls for intentionality and careful design. There is no clear “right” way to proceed or roadmap to follow. However, there are many ways of organizing the components of the education system that need to be considered in making the change. From the research on what others have done or are doing, seven domains of change were identified:

•            Aspiring to Change: Philosophy, Intentions & Outcomes

•            Situating Change: Understanding Context & Starting Points

•            Shaping Change: Leadership

•            Owning Change: Governance, Accountability & Engagement

•            Making Change: Policy, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

•            Enabling Change: Capacity Building, Relationship Building, Infrastructure & Resourcing

•            Continuing Change: Evaluation & Improvement

These domains form the basis of the framework and a starting point for policy-makers, school leaders, educators and communities to consider as they develop their own plan for integrating global competencies into their education systems.  Click on Assessing for Change to assess what you are currently doing to support the integration of global competencies, what your strengths and initial priorities for progress are.