So much is demanded of teachers and schools these days that sometimes we wonder just how we will squeeze everything in an overstuffed curriculum. But on my personal journey, I have discovered that 'globalizing' my classroom really just means preparing my students to live in the 21st century through collaborative learning, exploration of the world, seeing different perspectives, communicating findings and, ultimately, taking action to solve real problems. And through the attempt to do that, I've discovered students find more relevance in their classroom work and open their eyes to a world that is fascinating and challenging. On the 'Globalizing Your Classroom' page, I've listed some resources for you to mull over.
Before you begin digging into those resources, you might want to look at Adichie's "The Danger of A Single Story" below. So many times, we think we *know* someone or a particular country or ethnic group, when in reality, we know only one or a few things about them. The world, its people, our students, and even ourselves are so marvelously complex it would be a shame if we consigned them to a 'single' story.
Before you begin digging into those resources, you might want to look at Adichie's "The Danger of A Single Story" below. So many times, we think we *know* someone or a particular country or ethnic group, when in reality, we know only one or a few things about them. The world, its people, our students, and even ourselves are so marvelously complex it would be a shame if we consigned them to a 'single' story.
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