Resources for Social Studies, Language Arts, and More
COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR ST. LOUIS-AREA EDUCATORS
1) St. Louis World Affairs Council 2) International Visitor Leadership Program 3) St. Louis Global Education Center Fellowship/Travel Opportunities for Teachers I can think of no better way to immerse oneself in another culture than by traveling, getting to know the people, and soaking it all in. Here are some opportunities you may choose to pursue in the future. 1) Teachers for Global Classrooms Program 2) Fulbright 3) NEH Summer Workshops 4) NOAA Teacher at Sea 5) Japan 6) UAE 7) Germany 8) South Africa 9) Cuba 10) Cuba |
What do Globalized Standards Look Like?Many times, people have asked me: "What is global education?" Global education operates on the premise that we live in a globalized, interdependent world with many common issues that require countries working together across borders. It is based on 4 major components of understanding and action. First, students must investigate the world to develop an understanding of the world; teachers must "bring the world" to students. Second, students develop perspectives of those around them and throughout the world, including their knowledge of culture, religion, lifestyle, and education. Then, students should communicate their ideas effectively and consider the audiences they are trying to reach. Finally, the ultimate goal of global competency is to put learning and knowledge into action to better the world.
SOCIAL STUDIES GLOBAL ED UNIT PLAN
As part of my TGC Fellowship, I created a global education unit plan for my World History unit on World War II and the Cold War. At the conclusion of this unit, students will be able to independently use their learning to investigate the world beyond their immediate environment, analyze and recognize the perspectives of other nations, rather than the traditional Amero-centric viewpoint; and communicate ideas effectively with a diverse audience. |