Your Name and Title:
Dr. Kellie Whelan-Kim, Associate Professor, Early Childhood/Special Education
School, Library, or Organization Name:
North Georgia College & State University
Co-Presenter Name(s):
Dr. Jacqueline Leeper, Associate Professor, Early Childhood/Special Education
Country from Which You Will Present:
United States
Language in Which You Will Present:
English
Target Audience (such as primary school teachers, high school administrators, students, etc.):
Elementary teachers
Short Session Description (one line):
This session will describe ways to enhance global awareness in the classroom for preservice and current teachers, with an emphasis on international collaboration.
Full Session Description (one paragraph minimum):
This session will explore ways to prepare teachers from the preservice to master level for globalizing lessons. This includes a range of methods from lesson ideas to teacher exchange programs. Through an elementary Professional Development School collaboration between North Georgia College & State University and five schools in Forsyth County, Georgia, our undergraduate students are learning to develop and implement globalized lessons. Teachers within the Forsyth schools have the opportunity to participate in an exchange program with teachers in England in Gloucester and Churchdown schools. At the graduate level, our Masters of Education/Elementary program has a foundation of international learning, including study abroad options. Opportunities for study abroad exist for NGCSU students at all levels for cultural and educational experiences in England, Poland, and New Zealand. Our goal is to provide opportunities for preservice and practicing teachers to enhance their own global understanding through authentic international collaboration.
Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:
New Zealand/Poland Travelers Blog (some elements of this site will be shared)
North Georgia College & State University Study Abroad Experiences
http://www.northgeorgia.edu/soe/studyabroad/
Widden Primary School - Gloucester, England
http://www.widdenprimaryschool.net/
Milestone School - Gloucester, England
http://www.themilestoneschool.ik.org/home.ikml
Patumahoe School - Pukekohe, New Zealand
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