Name and Title:
Leni Casimiro, PhD
School, Library, or Organization Name:
Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies
Co-Presenter Name(s): n.a.
Country from Which To Present:
Philippines
Language in Which To Present:
English
Target Audience (such as primary school teachers, high school administrators, students, etc.):
Higher education teachers and curriculum experts
Short Session Description (one line):
This presentation examines the strategies used and pitfalls experienced in three fully online classrooms that attempted to create a setting that encourages the development of global thinking, appreciation, and competence.
Full Session Description (one paragraph minimum):
It is always easy to assume that global thinking is developed when the class is made up of teachers and students from different countries of origin. But although students inevitably bring with them rich experiences that are unique to their culture, it is essential that teachers create a classroom atmosphere that develops global thinking, awareness, and competence intentionally and purposefully. This presentation showcases three case studies of fully online classes that attempted to create a globalized classroom. Specific instructional strategies, including the pitfalls experienced, are examined to determine the dos and don’ts of implementing global education in the classroom level.
The case studies showed that instruction must be carefully and intentionally designed to encourage the development of global thinking, awareness, and competence. Any wrong move or lack of planning can lead to criticisms, shame, and cultural biases that fail to support positive actions. The case studies also highlighted specific teacher qualities and classroom atmosphere that need to be developed before a successful implementation of global education in the higher education level.
Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:
http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/nscentre/ge/GE-Guidelines/GEguidelines-web.pdf
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