Through global education, students should acquire four key global competencies:
investigate the world
recognize perspectives
communicate ideas
take action
The matrix below from Asia Society details the knowledge and skills globally competent students must maintain. Read more about the concept of global competence here.
SO WHAT? Why global education?
Thanks to globalization and the booming technology industry, the world is "shrinking" at a rapid rate. We must foster the development of 21st century skills in our younger generation if we want them to effectively function in and positively contribute to today's global society. One way to help prepare students for college, careers, and simply day-to-day communication in the 21st century is by infusing global education themes in our schools starting as early as the pre-K level.
Here is a link to an article from the Pew Research Center highlighting the 10 demographic trends that demonstrate the urgency of global education in today's school.
How global is Illinois? See the infographic from Asia Society below, and read here to find out how we are doing in Illinois with global learning in schools, teacher preparation and professional development in the area of global studies, and workforce development for a global economy.
What is 21st century education?
NOW WHAT? How can I get started?
Educators can use this resource to...
deepen their understanding of global education
enhance or transform their current curriculum and increase student engagement by linking content to global issues
find resources to guide and build meaningful lessons that incorporate global themes
help students develop global competencies, global awareness, and a passion for taking action in our world and local communities
read about the education system and culture in Indonesia (see travel blog)
This blog is not an official U.S. Department of State blog. The views and information presented are the grantee’s own and do not represent the Teachers for Global Classrooms Program, IREX, or the U.S. Department of State.