Developing Policy for Building a Global Village
Your Name and Title: Noble Kelly, President/Founder
School, Library, or Organization Name: Education Beyond Borders
Co-Presenter Name(s): Kimberly Brown (Canada), Moses Muthoki (Kenya), Adina Popa (USA), Julene Reed (USA)
Country from Which You Will Present: Canada, Kenya, USA
Language in Which You Will Present: English
Target Audience (such as primary school teachers, high school administrators, students, etc.): Teachers and School Administrators at all levels
Short Session Description (one line): Taking steps to create an institution-wide vision/environment to foster global competencies using cross-curricular and collaborative approaches.
Full Session Description (one paragraph minimum):
Session: Developing Policy for Building a Global Village
As educators, we are entrusted with the task of developing global citizens. In this new century there is a need for new curriculum, policy and attitude to help foster “global citizenship”. In the developed world where a majority of its citizens have access to resources, infrastructure and technology to communicate and travel worldwide, the definition of “globalization” may seem obvious. However, we may be inadvertently contributing to widening the already large global educational and digital divide. If we limit our reach to only our classroom or a few other similar regions and we do not have the interaction with more emerging nations on a regular basis, then we must question how “global” are we? As educators, no matter where we live, we have a few key responsibilities. We must not only teach the usual academics but also be role models for and nurture our students to be able to communicate, collaborate and create within a truly global context. It is only through a more systemic, broader, and diverse approach to collaboration can we address global issues, educate ourselves and prepare the next generations for the interconnectedness of globalization. In other words, how to:
- work towards global, sustainable solutions;
- build global relations that will dismiss cultural and social biases, myths and stereotypes; and
- break down the borders and lack of access that prevent us from learning from and acting with a truly global voice.
The nature of the collaboration:
This 60-minute session will examine, through an online discussion and participatory activities, the importance of global collaborations and institutional policy for the full integration of global dimensions, the challenges and pitfalls to global collaborations, and the steps to take to create an institution-wide vision/environment to foster global competencies using cross-curricular and collaborative approaches.
Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session: Education Beyond Borders (Global Collaborations)
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