Tony Wagner: Rigor Redefined
Our students will live (already are living) in a world that is more interconnected than ever. From import and trade to global environmental concerns, they will need to be able to work collaboratively to solve many challenging problems. A global education means that they will have the necessary tools to do just that. A brief look at skills employers deemed as necessary follows. For a more in-depth look, check out the 'Rigor Redefined' link above.
THE AMERICAN FORUM FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION
"A private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1970. Our mission is to educate United States citizens for responsible participation in our communities, our nation, and our interdependent world. We offer consultation to global education programs and to those schools planning to “internationalize” or “globalize” their curriculum. We provide global and international education materials for classroom use and professional development programs for teachers and administrators. We are a forum for the exchange of ideas and practices on content and directions of global education." This group provided a helpful Global Checklist to aide schools and teachers in their efforts to globalize curriculum.
Bringing the World into Your Classroom:
E-Pals- A wonderful source for connecting with classrooms abroad, in particular for establishing pen-pal relationships.
Flat Classroom Project— Get involved in projects with other classrooms around the world!
Creative Connections — Creative Connections facilitates classroom-to-classroom exchanges through video conferencing and art exchange.
iEARN — Through iEARN, (International Education and Resource Network), teachers and students work with other schools and organizations worldwide to collaborate on a variety of educational projects. These include everything from written anthologies of creative writing, to researching of students’ own backgrounds, to fighting child labor across borders.
Global SchoolNet — Global SchoolNet’s goal is to foster 21st century learning through internet-based collaboration. Teachers can find collaborative tools, resources, and various interactive programs for students. They can browse through current projects; find teachers and classrooms to work with; and learn about and engage in project-based learning initiatives.
Global Voices — Global Voices is an online community of over 200 bloggers that collaborate and report on blogs from all over the world. This organization provides a unique resource for learning about current events from sources other than the traditional U.S. newspapers or magazines.
One World Youth Project — This organization pairs middle and high school student groups from around the world and assigns them a UN Millennium Development Goal on which to focus. At the end of their collaboration, each group creates a local service project.
Teacher Professional Development — Opportunities in the US:
http://www.primarysource.org/ — Primary Source is one of the premiere organizations doing work on global education, and they are Boston-based.
Teacher Professional Development — Opportunities Abroad:
http://www.geeo.org/ — Go on a trip abroad with other teachers. School visits are incorporated, but the bulk of the learning comes from experiencing another culture.
http://www.primarysource.org/ — Primary Source has study tours in China, upon completion of one of their courses.
http://www2.ed.gov/programs/iegpsgpa/index.html — This site lists a lot of grant opportunities for teachers
Teacher Professional Development — Online Curriculum Resources:
Global Education Collaborative — The Global Education Collaborative is an online community of teachers and students that provides forums for sharing ideas about global education. Forum topics include “Global Education Resources” and “Collaborative Projects,” and teachers can join collaborative groups to brainstorm project and curriculum ideas.
http://www.zinnedproject.org — Many lessons plans rooted in a People’s History’s philosophy
http://www.outreachworld.org/index.asp – This site has a searchable index with lots of lesson plans.
http://www.tolerance.org/ — Teaching Tolerance has great resources for social and emotional learning and diversity appreciation
http://www.rethinkingschools.org/index.shtml — One of the best progressive education magazines in the nation, and much of their content is also available online
Educators for Social Responsibility — Lesson plans about international security, conflict resolution, peacemaking, violence prevention, and social responsibility (free registration)
Asia Society — Resources for educators, including lesson plans and a list of outside resources. There is also a section for kids, including information on global issues, global careers, and opportunities for awards.
Global Classrooms, UNA-USA — Global Classrooms provides educational tools and opportunities, including the Model UN program. The website includes lesson plans, volunteer opportunities, and links to Global Citizen, an online magazine for students on globalization.
Global Issues — Global Issues is a website that aims to shine light upon the global problems and injustices that are not regularly reported on by the major news conglomerates. Through articles, many of which were written by the site creator himself, and comments on these articles posted by involved readers, the site voices these concerns in a well-organized and engaging manner.
globalpost — GlobalPost offers news articles and features from around the world. User-friendly and topically diverse, GlobalPost is a reliable and engaging news source.
HERVoices — This organization lets the voices of underrepresented girls and women around the world be heard through participatory multimedia presentations and seminars. Descriptions of each presentation can be found on the website.
International Museum of Women — The IMOW houses a series of online exhibits dedicated to the plight of women around the world. The Museum inspires global action through the stories of real women and their efforts to address issues of social justice.
International Children’s Digital Library — This site provides a wealth of children’s books in multiple languages and features a kid-friendly search tool. Many stories are available in bilingual formats.
Outreach World — The Outreach World website provides a searchable database of instructional materials for lessons with a global focus. Teachers can become members of Outreach World in order to post and access further resources and professional development opportunities. The site also includes listings of travel opportunities for teachers and other professional tools.
Oxfam Global Citizenship — This section of the Oxfam International website provides a “curriculum for Global Citizenship” in addition to a broader, school-wide approach to teaching global citizenship. There is a section for teacher support that includes additional resources and tips for teaching controversial topics.
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills — This organization aims to strengthen education by incorporating important 21st century skills such as global awareness, collaboration, and information and communications literacy into curricula. The website provides online tools for educators.
TakingITGlobal — TakingITGlobal connects students in an effort to get them to be more involved in their communities, both local and global. The website provides forums for students, project ideas, and a section for educators.
TeachGlobalEd.net — This website provides carefully reviewed online, print, and media resources for teachers, organized by geographical or topical area. Each resource includes an explanation of why it is recommended for educators.
United Nations Cyberschoolbus — This website offers statistics about the UN member states and information about the UN, as well as curricula for teachers on topics such as demining, health, and human rights. The site includes additional interactive resources for students that can be used in conjunction with the provided curricula.
Web 2.0 Tools and Applications — This website keeps a current list of web 2.0 tools that are available online. Many are free and have potential to be useful tools in the classroom.
World Savvy — This website provides a resource library of media, print, online, and curricular resources. World Savvy runs educational programs for students and teachers with the aim of increasing international awareness. Be sure to click on “World Savvy Monitor,” a subscription-based service that offers amazing curricular resources for teachers.
YouThink! — This website provides information on a variety of global topics from the environment and health to gender and trade. It discusses their backgrounds, issues surrounding them, and ways to take action. There are sections aimed specifically at students and teachers.
Resources compiled by Sara Krakauer, with many links and descriptions taken from Primary Source’s amazing catalogue.
Other resources from TGC Fellows:
ScoopIt on 6 TGC Countries (David Burton)
ScoopIt Page on Global Education (Karen)
The Hopewell-Keroka Alliance (TGC Fellow David Angwenyi’s Non-Profit bringing students to Kenya)
Video of Global Public Service Project (David Angweny)
"This site is not an official U.S. Department of State website. 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.”
Our students will live (already are living) in a world that is more interconnected than ever. From import and trade to global environmental concerns, they will need to be able to work collaboratively to solve many challenging problems. A global education means that they will have the necessary tools to do just that. A brief look at skills employers deemed as necessary follows. For a more in-depth look, check out the 'Rigor Redefined' link above.
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Collaboration and Leadership
- Agility and Adaptability
- Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
- Effective Oral and Written Communication
- Accessing and Analyzing Information
- Curiosity and Imagination
THE AMERICAN FORUM FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION
"A private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1970. Our mission is to educate United States citizens for responsible participation in our communities, our nation, and our interdependent world. We offer consultation to global education programs and to those schools planning to “internationalize” or “globalize” their curriculum. We provide global and international education materials for classroom use and professional development programs for teachers and administrators. We are a forum for the exchange of ideas and practices on content and directions of global education." This group provided a helpful Global Checklist to aide schools and teachers in their efforts to globalize curriculum.
Bringing the World into Your Classroom:
E-Pals- A wonderful source for connecting with classrooms abroad, in particular for establishing pen-pal relationships.
Flat Classroom Project— Get involved in projects with other classrooms around the world!
Creative Connections — Creative Connections facilitates classroom-to-classroom exchanges through video conferencing and art exchange.
iEARN — Through iEARN, (International Education and Resource Network), teachers and students work with other schools and organizations worldwide to collaborate on a variety of educational projects. These include everything from written anthologies of creative writing, to researching of students’ own backgrounds, to fighting child labor across borders.
Global SchoolNet — Global SchoolNet’s goal is to foster 21st century learning through internet-based collaboration. Teachers can find collaborative tools, resources, and various interactive programs for students. They can browse through current projects; find teachers and classrooms to work with; and learn about and engage in project-based learning initiatives.
Global Voices — Global Voices is an online community of over 200 bloggers that collaborate and report on blogs from all over the world. This organization provides a unique resource for learning about current events from sources other than the traditional U.S. newspapers or magazines.
One World Youth Project — This organization pairs middle and high school student groups from around the world and assigns them a UN Millennium Development Goal on which to focus. At the end of their collaboration, each group creates a local service project.
Teacher Professional Development — Opportunities in the US:
http://www.primarysource.org/ — Primary Source is one of the premiere organizations doing work on global education, and they are Boston-based.
Teacher Professional Development — Opportunities Abroad:
http://www.geeo.org/ — Go on a trip abroad with other teachers. School visits are incorporated, but the bulk of the learning comes from experiencing another culture.
http://www.primarysource.org/ — Primary Source has study tours in China, upon completion of one of their courses.
http://www2.ed.gov/programs/iegpsgpa/index.html — This site lists a lot of grant opportunities for teachers
Teacher Professional Development — Online Curriculum Resources:
Global Education Collaborative — The Global Education Collaborative is an online community of teachers and students that provides forums for sharing ideas about global education. Forum topics include “Global Education Resources” and “Collaborative Projects,” and teachers can join collaborative groups to brainstorm project and curriculum ideas.
http://www.zinnedproject.org — Many lessons plans rooted in a People’s History’s philosophy
http://www.outreachworld.org/index.asp – This site has a searchable index with lots of lesson plans.
http://www.tolerance.org/ — Teaching Tolerance has great resources for social and emotional learning and diversity appreciation
http://www.rethinkingschools.org/index.shtml — One of the best progressive education magazines in the nation, and much of their content is also available online
Educators for Social Responsibility — Lesson plans about international security, conflict resolution, peacemaking, violence prevention, and social responsibility (free registration)
Asia Society — Resources for educators, including lesson plans and a list of outside resources. There is also a section for kids, including information on global issues, global careers, and opportunities for awards.
Global Classrooms, UNA-USA — Global Classrooms provides educational tools and opportunities, including the Model UN program. The website includes lesson plans, volunteer opportunities, and links to Global Citizen, an online magazine for students on globalization.
Global Issues — Global Issues is a website that aims to shine light upon the global problems and injustices that are not regularly reported on by the major news conglomerates. Through articles, many of which were written by the site creator himself, and comments on these articles posted by involved readers, the site voices these concerns in a well-organized and engaging manner.
globalpost — GlobalPost offers news articles and features from around the world. User-friendly and topically diverse, GlobalPost is a reliable and engaging news source.
HERVoices — This organization lets the voices of underrepresented girls and women around the world be heard through participatory multimedia presentations and seminars. Descriptions of each presentation can be found on the website.
International Museum of Women — The IMOW houses a series of online exhibits dedicated to the plight of women around the world. The Museum inspires global action through the stories of real women and their efforts to address issues of social justice.
International Children’s Digital Library — This site provides a wealth of children’s books in multiple languages and features a kid-friendly search tool. Many stories are available in bilingual formats.
Outreach World — The Outreach World website provides a searchable database of instructional materials for lessons with a global focus. Teachers can become members of Outreach World in order to post and access further resources and professional development opportunities. The site also includes listings of travel opportunities for teachers and other professional tools.
Oxfam Global Citizenship — This section of the Oxfam International website provides a “curriculum for Global Citizenship” in addition to a broader, school-wide approach to teaching global citizenship. There is a section for teacher support that includes additional resources and tips for teaching controversial topics.
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills — This organization aims to strengthen education by incorporating important 21st century skills such as global awareness, collaboration, and information and communications literacy into curricula. The website provides online tools for educators.
TakingITGlobal — TakingITGlobal connects students in an effort to get them to be more involved in their communities, both local and global. The website provides forums for students, project ideas, and a section for educators.
TeachGlobalEd.net — This website provides carefully reviewed online, print, and media resources for teachers, organized by geographical or topical area. Each resource includes an explanation of why it is recommended for educators.
United Nations Cyberschoolbus — This website offers statistics about the UN member states and information about the UN, as well as curricula for teachers on topics such as demining, health, and human rights. The site includes additional interactive resources for students that can be used in conjunction with the provided curricula.
Web 2.0 Tools and Applications — This website keeps a current list of web 2.0 tools that are available online. Many are free and have potential to be useful tools in the classroom.
World Savvy — This website provides a resource library of media, print, online, and curricular resources. World Savvy runs educational programs for students and teachers with the aim of increasing international awareness. Be sure to click on “World Savvy Monitor,” a subscription-based service that offers amazing curricular resources for teachers.
YouThink! — This website provides information on a variety of global topics from the environment and health to gender and trade. It discusses their backgrounds, issues surrounding them, and ways to take action. There are sections aimed specifically at students and teachers.
Resources compiled by Sara Krakauer, with many links and descriptions taken from Primary Source’s amazing catalogue.
Other resources from TGC Fellows:
ScoopIt on 6 TGC Countries (David Burton)
ScoopIt Page on Global Education (Karen)
The Hopewell-Keroka Alliance (TGC Fellow David Angwenyi’s Non-Profit bringing students to Kenya)
Video of Global Public Service Project (David Angweny)
"This site is not an official U.S. Department of State website. 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.”