Foundations for Globalized Learning
The Four Global Competencies
These skills can appear in your lesson activities or unit plans in isolated practices, or you can cover them all at once. See examples in the "TEACH" tab of this site.
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Essential Vocabulary & Jargon
Global Citizenship- the rights, responsibilities, & duties that come with being a member of the global entity as a citizen of a particular nation or place
Globalization- the process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or advance to an international scale
Global Competency- the acquisition of in-depth knowledge and understanding of international issues, an appreciation of and ability too learn and work with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
Cosmopolitanism- the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community, based on a shared morality
Top 10 Characteristics of Globally Competent Teachers
- Understanding one's own cultural identity and its influence on personal dispositions and classroom practice.
- Knowing and integrating global dimensions within the disciplines one teaches.
The UN's Sustainable Development Goals
"The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity."
-United Nations Development Program
DUE DATE: The year 2030!!!
-United Nations Development Program
DUE DATE: The year 2030!!!
Use this image to plan potential coursework centered around the most internationally relevant issues. Lesson plan links based on the global goals are coming to the "Teach" tab of this guide. Click HERE to read more about this initiative.
Assessing Digital Learning & Literacy
Advancements in technology including innovative apps have made the earth a much smaller place. Teachers can use technology to bring whatever nation or culture they want right into their classrooms. See the "Teach" tab for some links to some resources. Use the model below to assess how well technology has been integrated into your practice.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES
Texts & Books That Are Excellent Global Edu. References:
Educating for Global Competence: Preparing Our Youth to Engage the World by: Veronica Boix Mansilla & Anthony Jackson
Council of Chief State School Officers’ EdSteps Initiative & Asia Society Partnership for Global Learning
The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way by: Amanda Ripley
12 Basic Ways to Integrate Media Literacy and Critical Thinking into Any Curriculum 3rd Ed. by: Cyndy Scheibe and Faith Rogow
Council of Chief State School Officers’ EdSteps Initiative & Asia Society Partnership for Global Learning
The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way by: Amanda Ripley
12 Basic Ways to Integrate Media Literacy and Critical Thinking into Any Curriculum 3rd Ed. by: Cyndy Scheibe and Faith Rogow
Readings to help you put these concepts into practice:
"Engaging in Global Issues in the Classroom and Beyond"
"A Look Inside the Classroom of the Future"
"What is Digital Literacy"
"Global Thinking Routines: Foundations for our work"
"Teaching for Multicultural Literacy, Global Citizenship, and Social Justice"
"A Look Inside the Classroom of the Future"
"What is Digital Literacy"
"Global Thinking Routines: Foundations for our work"
"Teaching for Multicultural Literacy, Global Citizenship, and Social Justice"
Videos to help you put these concepts into practice:
The concept of "Glocalization" being explained through a personal connection.
Why the US should embrace going global.
