Connecting Global Competence to Teacher Preparation

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Connecting Global Competence to Teacher Preparation


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Joanne ArharProfessor and Associate DeanCollege of Education, Health, and Human ServicesKent State University

Margo GlewDirector of the Global Educators Cohort Program (GECP)Michigan State University

Donna WisemanDean School of EducationUniversity of Maryland College Park

Internationalizing Teacher Preparation at Michigan State University

Margo GlewDepartment of Teacher Education

Teacher Preparation at Michigan State University

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Initial Vision

“The importance of preparing teachers, administrators and researchers who understand their work within a global context cannot be overstated. . . developing

an appreciation of other cultures and traditions is important, but educators also benefit by learning about educational practices in other countries.”

Carole Ames, Dean, College of Education Michigan State University (2011)

The Global Educators Cohort Program

• Enrolled first cohort in fall 2008

• Initial support from MSU College of Education and a seed grant from the Longview Foundation

GECP Profile• Background and prior

experience in global education varies greatly.

• Reasons for joining the program include a desire to:– bring the world to their

students– be prepared for success in

diverse classrooms– learn more about the

world, travel, study with like-minded cohort participants

– teach abroad

GECP Program Standards

1. Investigate the World2. Recognize

Perspectives3. Communicate Ideas4. Take Action5. Teach for Global

Citizenship

Program Requirements

Global Initiative Forum for Future Teachers

The Global Initiative Forum for Future Teachers (GIFT) is a forum established to help pre-service teachers and/or people who are interested in becoming global educators by creating a global community at Michigan State University where they can interact and share experiences through informal learning. GIFT is an opportunity for future educators to gain a global perspective in a diverse and changing world.

Global Experience• Program Requirement• Michigan State University

#1 in Study Abroad participation among public universities (270+ programs)

• GECP Study Tour: Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai

• Summer teaching abroad programs

Current Efforts• Courses and field

experiences in the senior and internship years.

• Developing & strengthening partnerships

• Assessment• Student Leadership


Joanne ArharProfessor and Associate DeanCollege of Education, Health, and Human ServicesKent State University

Margo GlewDirector of the Global Educators Cohort Program (GECP)Michigan State University

Donna WisemanDean School of EducationUniversity of Maryland College Park

Internationalizing Teacher Prep

Joanne Arhar, Kent State University

Overview of Project

What does it mean to internationalize the curriculum of teacher education?

What resources do faculty need?

How can three different institutions work together to prepare teachers to be globally competent?

Who is involved?

Five Global Learning Scholars from each university: Kent State University (PI) University of Akron Miami University

When do we meet?

January 2010 to December 2012 One meeting of all 15 scholars each semester in Columbus or on-line

One meeting each semester of local scholars at each campus

GLS Projects

Agree on global learning outcomes to guide our work

Modify and pilot an existing course Create an on-line global learning

module Create a template for a Global Learning

Certificate Create an on-line resource for teacher

educators Share what we have learned

Global Learning Outcomes for Teacher CandidatesKnowledge Understands his/her culture in global and

comparative context Demonstrates knowledge of other

cultures (beliefs, values, perspectives, practices, and products)

Global Learning Outcomes

Skills Adapts his/her behavior to interact

effectively with those who are different Uses knowledge, diverse cultural frames

of reference, and alternative perspectives to think critically and solve problems

Interprets issues & situations from more than one culture

Global Learning Outcomes

DispositionsIs willing to learn from others who are culturally different from him/her

How were scholars selected? Interest in global learning Willing to share what is learned with

others Teach a course that has potential to

impact a large number of students Introductory class in major Courses required of all education majors

Exploring Global Learning

What is global competence? How do we assess it? What about our own intercultural

competence? How can we use technology to bring the

world to our students?

On-Line Resource

http://teacheredgoesglobal.org/tegg.php

http://teacheredgoesglobal.org/tegg.php

What support is needed by GLSs? Collegial sharing and support Examination of one’s own cultural

competence Commitment from University and

College Alignment of State, National and

Professional Standards with global learning

Time and financial support

http://teacheredgoesglobal.org

http://asiasociety.org/education

http://www.longviewfdn.org

http://www.globalteachereducation.orgComing soon! (Jan/Feb 2013)


http://teacheredgoesglobal.org/






http://www.longviewfdn.org/

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http://www.globalteachereducation.org/


