world view global education leaders’ program june 23, 2011 millie cox, director of international...
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World ViewGlobal Education Leaders’ Program
June 23, 2011
Millie Cox, Director of International Studies,
Charlotte Country Day School, Charlotte, NC
Loren Fauchier, Director of Global Studies
Providence Day School, Charlotte, NC
Vicki Weeks, Associate Director of Global Programs
Lakeside School, Seattle, WA
Glocal
Glocalisation (or glocalization) is a portmanteau of globalization and
localization. By definition, the term “glocal” refers to the individual, group, division,
unit, organization, and community
which is willing and is able to
“think globally and act locally.”
Going GlocalGlobal Studies on a Budget
GIVEN: We live in an interconnected world and our livelihoods and our national security depend on how well we can work collaboratively across cultures.
THE WORLD IS FLAT AND HERE TO STAYVast opportunities to connect to others through technology.
This means:
Jobs(NC is the 10th largest state for receiving direct foreign investment)
Better Informed Citizenry on Global Issues & Perspectives
School Mission
Teaching StudentsGlobal Knowledge – A Mode of ThinkingGlobal SkillsGlobal Character
• Knowledge of history and international relations• Knowledge of current events and key global challenges• An understanding of other cultural perspectives• An ability to speak a foreign language• An ability to work collaboratively across cultures and solve problems• Competence in traveling and getting along in other cultures
Global Citizenship – Stewardship Protecting the environment Global health Poverty Access to education
“HOW TO’S”
1. Build and Maintain Relationships with Schools Abroad Sister school exchanges
Hosting students from that school Teacher exchange Technology project
2. International Students in Your Classrooms Foreign Exchange – Rotary, AFS, YFU
3. Involvement with your International Community Mayor’s office Sister Cities Catholic or Lutheran social services Chamber of Commerce Ethnic organizations Community college/university
“How to’s” Continued
4. Participation in Local International Organizations-World Affairs Council-Sister Cities
5. Partnerships with Area Institutions of Higher Learning-Great Decisions lecture series-Speaker Series
6. School Assembly Series-Beyond our Borders
7. Global Service Learning Projects-Heifer International, Bridges to Understanding, etc.
8.Technology Projects – Skype, Social Media
9.Partnerships with your PTA
10. Peace Corps World Wise Schools
Partnering
• World Affairs Councils
• University or Community Colleges
• International Corporations
• Sister Schools
Your School
• Foreign Exchange Students
• Clubs (Model UN,
Earth Corps, Heifer, International Club)
• World Quest
• Speaker Series
• Teacher Time
World Affairs Council
• Foreign Language Luncheons
• Teacher Travel Grants
• Speaker Programs
• Special Events
French Language Luncheon
English Language Learners
Student Created InternationalCommunity Service Project
French Ambassador Jean-David LevitteGregor Kathstede
Mayor of Krefeld, Germany
International Visitorsin Your Community
1. 3.2.
4.
1. Russian artisan works with CMS 4th grader
2. German and French interns celebrate Peace Pole dedication at CMS elementary school
3. Youth soccer team from Limoges, France at the Julian Brown Tournament
4. Jazz musicians from Limoges conduct a Master Class at CMS middle school
Visitors Interacting with Schools
International Visitors
1. Chinese students visit with Mayor Pat McCrory
2. Tom Hanchett, Historian of the Levine Museum of the New South, visits with French students in a Social Housing complex in Limoges, France
3. Firemen from Arequipa, Peru visit Charlotte on a professional exchange with the CFD
1.2.
3.
Exchanges with International Partnered Cities
Sister Cities
Elementary School
1. Sensory Museum
2. Global Day
3. International Visitors
4. Curriculum- Facing the Future
1.
2.
3.
Middle School
Heifer Project
Global Day
UPPER SCHOOL
Clubs such as MODEL UN
Local Service Projects
Stream Habitat through Local Watershed ProtectionOrganization
Local Parks Department
Camping Trip and Trail Management
Local Ethnic CommunitiesHoliday Party for Children
HIGH SCHOOL TRAVEL
Native American Reservations
Central American CountriesPartner with a local NGO or community basedorganization
FUNDING FOR TRIPS
Foundations Donors in your CommunityRotary Clubs Service Trip Fair at Your School – (Scholarships)
Global Routes, Global Works, Putney Student Travel, Global VolunteersExperiment in International Living
Local Service Projects
Local Ethnic Communities
Stream Habitat through local watershed organization
Local Parks Departments
Hiking Trail Maintenance
Academic World Quest
China Teacher Exchange
RESOURCESTEACHER TRAVEL
World Affairs Grantswww.worldaffairscouncils.org
George School: China and Ecuadorwww.georgeschool.org
Asia Societywww.asiasociety.org
Passports Educational Travelwww.passports.com
EF Travelwww.eftours.com
Resources
Foreign Exchange Programs and Students
Council on Standards for International Educational TravelCSIET(703) 739-9050www.csiet.org
Resources
Foreign Companies in NCNorth Carolina Department of Commerce
919-733-4977, www.thrivenc.com
Research and Statistics (919) 733-3454
North Carolina Regional Partnerships
AdvantageWest Economic Development Group*Charlotte Regional Partnership*North Carolina's Eastern Region*North Carolina's Northeast Commission*North Carolina's Southeast* Piedmont Triad Partnership*Research Triangle Regional Partnership*
Sister Cities (16 cities in NC have Sister Cities )
www.sister-cities.org
Community Colleges(58 Community Colleges in NC)www.ncccs.cc.nc.us
Resources
Resources
– For School Partnerships, Teacher Exchanges or Confucius Classroom
– SAS “Global Indicators Map”
NC Center for International Understanding-Matt Friedrick, (919) 420-1360, [email protected]
Global Service Learning Projects
•Heifer: www.heifer.org•Bridges to Understanding: www.bridgesweb.org/ •World Wildlife Fund: www.worldwildlife.org •Kiva microloans: www.kiva.org •Earthwatch: www.earthwatch.org
Resources
•Example of Lakeside School’s Senegal 2010 group:
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=272987446155
Skype
Resources
Technology
