The+Global+Classroom

Our students need to become responsible citizens of the world. They will need //**Knowledge**//:
 * The Global Classroom ** **Lead by example.** Create your own global classroom and empower your students to be world leaders.
 * __Why is Global Awareness a 21st Century Theme?__**
 * Knowledge of world geography, conditions, issues and events
 * Awareness of the complexity and interdependency of world events and issues
 * Understanding of historical forces that have shaped the current world system
 * Knowledge of own's own culture and history
 * Knowledge of effective communication, including knowledge of a foreign language, intercultural communication concepts, and international business etiquette
 * Understanding of the diversity found in the world in terms of values, beliefs, ideas, and world views

They will need to possess the following //**Attitudes**//:
 * Openness to learning and a positive orientation to new opportunities, ideas, and ways of thinking
 * Tolerance for ambiguity and unfamiliarity
 * Sensitivity and respect for personal and cultural differences
 * Empathy or the ability to take multiple perspectives
 * Self-awareness and self-esteem about one's own identity and culture

They will need **//Skills//**:
 * Technical skills to enhance the ability of students to learn about the world (i.e. research skills)
 * Critical and comparative thinking skills, including the ability to think creatively and integrate knowledge, rather than uncritical acceptance of knowledge
 * Communication skills, including the ability to use another language effectively and interact with people from other culturesCoping and resiliency skills in unfamiliar and challenging situations

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Developing Global Competency an article from the Harvard International Review

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Bring the world to your classroom using the following online education resources.
 * [|ePals] connects educators in more than 200 countries, enabling them to develop interactive projects that bring students around the world together.
 * [|Global Gateway] is a U.K.-based helps educators build collaborative projects, grow and sustain partnerships, and find funding resources for international education.
 * Creating a Global Classroom Resource Kits
 * [|Global Nomad Group] creates education programs and resources to teach youth about global issues.
 * [|International Education and Resource Network] (iEARN) has been helping teachers develop online international education projects for 20 years.
 * [|InternationalEd.org] offers a comprehensive listing of online international education resources.
 * [|National Geographic Kids] offers a wealth of information including country profiles, international recipes, videos and more to teach youth about different cultures.
 * [|Southern Center for International Studies] provides a collection of education materials to supplement high school social studies curricula “covering seven world regions from a geographic, economic, political, cultural and environmental standpoint.”
 * [|UN CyberSchoolBus] gives students an inside look at how the United Nations works through webcasts, videos, and other resources. Students also can learn about human rights, world hunger, and peace education.
 * Directory of Global Awareness Resources Apple Learning Interchange provides a list of resources for teaching global awareness in the classroom
 * Global Awareness

Global Information and Statistics: Country at a Glance United Nations site provides information about countries throughout the globe Countries, Statistics, World Maps Google Search using various country codes (example: tr: economy would return results for economy from the country of Turkey)

Human Rights One World information about human rights and sustainable development Amnesty International [|Concern Worldwide] provides information about various human rights and issues. Has student guides for discussing issues.

Hunger Heifer International non-profit whose mission is to end world hunger Oxfam non-profit dedicated to ending poverty and promoting sustainable resources Second Harvest non-profit for ending hunger in America

Economic Development Kiva made small loans to businesses in other countries. loan amounts from $25 on up.

Poverty Environmental Resources Human Rights Health and Disease Global Leadership (Model UN) International Trade
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