SUSTAIN. ABILITY.
The "Why" of Global Competence
First, understand "The Danger of a Single Story":
Second, A Brief Overview:
Global Competence: The What, The Why, and The How
This excellent article by The Asia Society offers a fantatic overview for those new to GC.
Five Reasons Why Global Competence Matters
In the midst of prescribed curriculum and monterous pacing guides, it can be hard to convince administrators and parents that GC is relevant and necessary. This quick read will have you advocating for your students in no time!
Third, In Service of Specific Populations
Do We Need Global Education in the MIddle?
Middle School is a tumultuous time. As a MS teacher, I know that keeping wonder alive is crucial to continued critical thinking and creative problem solving. This research paper provides points to global education as a pathway to keep our adolescents engaged and learning.
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My Presentation to our Brittany Woods Middle School CTE Teachers
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a natural fit for Global Education. Although designed with a particular school in mind, this short deck lays out how ALL of our students benefit when they build global competencies.
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Preparing Our Youth for an Inclusive and Sustainable World
Consider that Global Education can be used to fight racism at home. This framework from PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) and the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) makes a compelling argument. (While racism impacts everyone, the vast burden is carried by People of Color.)
Fourth, Targeted Skills
Find the Root Cause and Not Just the Symptom
When people are afraid, they want to take action. When we don't take the time to discover root causes of issues, we treat symptoms, which only leads to unforseen problems. In Systems Thinking, this is called, "The fix that backfires."
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Perspective Taking: The Brain Hack That Can Help You Make Better Decisions
It's a mistake to think that putting ourselves in another person's shoes only benefits them. Learn from a Wharton neuroscientist why seeing other's perspectives can lead to innovation.