Standard-based Global Education Updates
I have learned through this entire process that embedding a global focus to your curriculum isn't about changing what you teach, adding tons of new activities, or overhauling your current curriculum. Instead, it should be simple infusion, implanted into your already existing standards. For me, it’s more of a change in mindset, or conscious effort, to apply a global perspective to all that I teach.
When globalizing your standards, it helps to refer back to the four main themes of global significance found in the Global Competence Matrix.
Start by asking yourself the following questions:
By incorporating just a smidgen of these four themes, you, too, will soon begin to transform your lessons to a global focus without even knowing you had. As a result, your students will be better equipped to face their futures in a global marketplace and better prepared for the next generation of global civility, all with a greater sense of international empathy and understanding.
- How can I modify this standard to help my students better investigate the world beyond their immediate environment?
- In what ways will this standard allow my students to recognize their own perspective, as well as the perspectives of others?
- Are my students given a chance to communicate their ideas effectively with diverse audiences?
- Does this standard include an action piece, where my students feel confident to translate their ideas and findings into appropriate actions in order to improve conditions?
By incorporating just a smidgen of these four themes, you, too, will soon begin to transform your lessons to a global focus without even knowing you had. As a result, your students will be better equipped to face their futures in a global marketplace and better prepared for the next generation of global civility, all with a greater sense of international empathy and understanding.
Below are five examples of common standards that I currently use within my International Business class. I have considered these basic marketing standards and integrated a simple global aspect, as well as included lesson plan modifications and aligned assessments, all corresponding to the new global focus.
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