Teaching for Global Citizenship through the Orff Approach

Orff Schulwerk, and Global Citizenship Education are holistic approaches that are inclusive and transformational. Through integrative experiences, students develop skills and strategies that foster a sense of belonging to a common humanity through empathy, communication, and collaboration. Global Citizenship Education is the foundation for our 21st century curriculum and should be integrated into all learning. Planning and implementing an integrated approach to Global Citizenship Education through the Orff Approach can feel overwhelming. This session will guide participants in planning and implementing an arts integrated approach to UNESCO's Sustainable Development Goal #16 Peace using the Orff media - singing, playing, moving, and playing.

Session Objectives:

  • Participants will be introduced to Global Citizenship Education and Unesco's 17 Sustainable Goals for 2030

  • Review elements of the Orff Approach

  • Create a lesson plan that integrates Global Citizenship Education, and the Orff Approach

Daphne Wright