This open-access book was published by Dr Brighid Golden. It presents a two-part conceptual framework for critical global learning that integrates both theory and practice. Drawing on research findings and professional experience, Brighid is a leading figure in Global Citizenship Education in Ireland, explores approaches to developing students’ critical thinking skills within the field of global citizenship education. Grounded in academic literature while also offering a personal and reflective perspective, the book candidly discusses the author's experiences as a teacher, including both successes and challenges in fostering critical thinking.
This book offers a practical, research-informed approach to teaching critical thinking within global citizenship education
supports readers in developing their own knowledge around critical thinking to inform their approach to teaching
includes examples of guidelines for suggested teaching methodologies.

Brighid Golden is Assistant Professor in Global Citizenship Education at Mary Immaculate College (MIC), Ireland. Brighid teaches, researches, and publishes in the areas of global citizenship education, critical thinking, resource development, initial teacher education and self-study research approaches. She is the editor of Global Citizenship Education: Curious Teachers, Critical Classrooms (2023), a recent open-access book from the DICE Project, and the host of the podcast series Curious and Critical GCE on Spotify.
Global Citizenship Education is an innovative and dynamic field of education. It aims to raise people's consciousness of the interconnected nature of human life on planet earth. Global Citizenship Education (GCE) involves both a liberating, dynamic and challenging journey of discovery which aims to increase human consciousness of human interconnection and interdependence at a local, national and global level. Key themes include care for the planet, the oneness of humanity, the need to think critically about power, privilege and the use and abuse of the earth's resources and how each individual and community can contribute to social justice.