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RationaleWe live in an increasingly interdependent world. Technology has accelerated the exchange of goods, ideas, people, and capital around the globe. The demands of today's workplace are vastly different than in the past. Unfortunately, the United States' educational system is not preparing students for the global era. Currently, American schools emphasize the acquisition of knowledge and the regurgitation of facts on multiple choice and short answer exams. As a result, we are failing our students.
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What is Global Competence? |
According to the Asia Society, a leading international education organization, globally competent individuals possess "the knowledge, skills, and disposition to understand and act creatively on issues of global significance." These individuals are able to investigate the world, recognize multiple perspectives, communicate ideas effectively, and take action to improve conditions. They are inquirers, thinkers, collaborators, and innovators.
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How to Use this Global Education Guide |
As educators, we must accept that we are no longer the main source of knowledge. We are the filter. It's time to examine and revitalize our teaching practice in order to prepare students to live, compete, collaborate, and succeed in a global society.
This site is intended as a resource for secondary educators who are interested in fostering global competencies in their students. Here is a list of what you will find when clicking on the different tabs above.
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Disclaimer: 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.