Your Name and Title:
John Braman
Director of Global Outreach
School or Organization Name:
United World College-USA
Co-Presenter Name(s):
Hope Kuo Staab, Director, Wo International Center, Punahou School, Hawaii
Sengeon Lee, University of Chicago
Area of the World from Which You Will Present:
North America (USA)
Language in Which You Will Present:
English
Target Audience(s):
Coordinators of Global Ed Programs, Practitioners of Global Ed, Teachers, Public and Private School Heads, International School Administrators, Curriculum Planners
Short Session Description (one line):
This will be a fact-filled discussion that will bring more clarity to the definition of "global education," drawing from findings of a recent survey of 100+ schools on 5 continents.
Full Session Description (as long as you would like):
- Here's just one surprising responses from the survey of 105 schools:
- Here's a sample of the responses to "what are the challenges?"
“Convincing long-time administrators and teachers, especially in middle school and upper school, of the need to change curriculum and pedagogy to incorporate global education. Most parents get it; most board members get it. Too few administrators and teachers agree with the need. Change in academia comes from the top. If administrators don't push global education, it won't get done in any systematic way.”
Workshop participants will sharpen their understanding of definitions of "global education." They will also receive a free pdf of the survey report to use in generating discussion with your faculty, your school heads, and your trustees.
Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:
ww.uwc-usa.org/glf
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