Figure 1
The Learning Ladder
Table 1
Key components and features of Global Learning
| Key components | Features |
|---|---|
| Information and Communication Technology | Online learning; best international Open Educational Resources; collaboration and networking across boundaries, including student/teacher interactions |
| Global context | Global health challenges that are common to all settings covered; volunteer tutors from HICs* and LMICs**; costs affordable for HIC and LMIC students |
| Multidirectional learning | Learning between and within HICs and LMICs, and between local and/or global mentors/tutors and students and between local and/or global peers |
| Focus on further educational developments | New content, delivery channels and awards developed during program, and through new partnerships |
| Lifelong learning though career progression | Appropriate for career stage; alumni engaged in education, research and advocacy |