Measure Global Competency


observation tools

Use these tools with Global Cities' Codebook for Global Student Learning Outcomes to set expectations for student learning before instruction and/or to observe evidence of the indicator in student work after instruction.


look-for tools

A translation of one indicator into student-friendly language that helps students understand what it means and how they can show it. We call this a “Look-for” tool because it describes what to look for in students’ writing, discussions, projects, posts, thinking, etc.

  • 5-AD Look-For Tool Awareness of one’s identity as a citizen of one’s city

  • 21-CU Look-For Tool Understanding of different cultures within one’s school, city, region, country, and world

  • 22-CU Look-For Tool Understanding that problems may be solved differently depending on cultural factors

  • 31-GK Look-For Tool Understanding that global issues are borderless and affect everyone

  • 45-GE Look-For Tool Recognition of one’s capacity to advocate for and contribute to local, regional, or global improvement