Here you are. It's yours(Global learning theory)

By: Samira ALHosni

Background.What is global learning?Why global learning?Global learning and technology.An example of a global learning activity.

References.

Table of Contents

The Global Learning Symposium was held in Toronto, Canada, From 29 April to 1 May 1985.

45 individuals from 21 countries participated.

Comments.

Background

the global is not only ‘out there’ but it is wherever people live.

It is thinking about our behavior in a big context - recognizing that our choices have a profound effect on our global environment and our future.

  It is to understand the global challenges we face and

to develop the capabilities to create a more just and sustainable world.

What is global learning?

Why global learning?What is unique about it?

• Critical and creative thinking. • Self-awareness and open-mindedness towards

difference. •  Understanding of global issues and power

relationships. )revolution)  • Optimism and action for a better world.

Global learning fosters:

Research

94% of teachers feel that schools should prepare pupils to deal with a fast-changing and globalised world.

80% of teachers feel that thinking about how teaching contributes to making the world a better place motivates them to stay in teaching.

Conclusion

Global learning can offer a source of inspiration for teachers and students alike.

Global learning may offer school leaders real opportunities to boost satisfaction and retention.

• globalisation challenges our ideas about knowledge and about the role of the teacher.

-There are things which They (the teachers) cannot know. people have a range of valid views on. nobody has definite answers to (poverty).

Role : facilitator.

• Global learning includes the whole school community and offers opportunities to reflect on attitudes and values that are held.

Research:

Global learning has an impact on pupils’ learning and attitudes.

• those who have experienced global learning in school are:

- keen to understand more about the problems in the world.

-more to believe that what they do in their daily lives

can affect those in other countries.

-more to believe that people like them have the ability to make a difference.

-appear to be more open to people of different backgrounds than those who have not experienced global learning in school.

-more likely to say that they try to do things to make the world a better place.

Technology is a great asset in internationalizing education because it allows students:

-to overcome geographic barriers.

-to communicate and collaborate with their peers around the world.

Global Learning and Technology

-to publish and share work. -to talk to one another.

international courses online.

Encourages schools to create virtual relationships with other schools in other parts of the world.

iEARN)) A travel guide

Shows:

1- The role of technology in global learning.

2-How global learning can be applied in our schools.

Learning Activity

Asia Society. (2008, November 17).Technology and Global Learning. Retrieved from http://asiasociety.org/education-

learning/policy-initiatives/state-initiatives/technology-and- global-learning.

Fleming, C . ( 2007, Jan 24). Learning Styles: Holistic or Global Learning?. Retrieved from http://homeworktips.about.com/od

/ homeworkhelp /a/global.html .

Latchem, C . , & Hanna, D. (2001) . Leadership For 21st Century Learning. Global Perspective from Educational Innovators.

Kogan Page Limited. UK.

Thomas, A. ,& Ploman, E. (1986) . Learning and Development; A Global Perspective. Ontario. Canada.

References

Thank you

Special thanks to Laila A’Rawahi, iEARN coordinator in Dakhiliya region.