a guide to global perspectives education
Make your classroom a global classroom. Prepare your students to be active global citizens in the 21st century.
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Please note that this website is in the process of being transferred from TeacherTravelTips.weebly.com & is being updated regularly.
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Elementary school in Nara, Japan 2012. Photo by Merinda Davis
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This is a website for educators to help infuse global perspectives into your classroom. One global classroom comes from the idea that we are all global citizens and the world is our classroom. The tips and information given is a collection of my experience and resources. Since many people have asked for classroom resources and grant information, I have decided to put it all in one place.
This is a working website that I will be adding information and resources. Check back regularly for updates on teacher, student travel opportunities, classroom resources, ideas, and my personal international exchange experiences. Please let me know if you have any requests for information. I am happy to help. My philosophy is that we are all trying to help kids learn so lets work together to give students the best learning experience we can. |
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Changing education for a changing worldRemember that EVERYTHING is interconnected. Use the global competency matrix and curriculum guide to connect global perspectives, sustainability, and 21st century skills to your curriculum.
Students participate in a pen-pal exchange with their peers in Japan. They collaborate in a cultural exchange while discussing global issues.
Photo by Merinda Davis
International Exchange ProjectsAs a result of my international professional development experiences I have been able to meet with teachers from all over the world and create hand-on real world learning opportunities for my students. Learn more about the projects.
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Tokyo, Japan 2012. Photo by Merinda Davis
Upcoming teacher travel opportunitiesOne thing I didn't know when I started teaching was that there are many opportunities for teachers to get hands-on professional development. This is a list of resources that I have found for international teacher travel.
UNESCO Offices in Paris, 2014, to learn about the United Nations' role in global education. Photo by fellow teacher
BLOG: Lessons in International EducationI am not a blogger. This is my attempt at a blog. Sharing my experiences, insights and pictures. Updates are still coming, but there are several planned posts about recent experiences that I need to share.
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Getting a lesson in proper Japanese Tea. Summer 2012. Photo by fellow teacher
Teacher Travel ExperiencesI have had the opportunity to travel to 13 different countries since 2012. These international professional development experiences have changed my life. They have improved the educational experience for my students.
Presenting about 'Global Perspectives in the 21st Century' at UCET2015. Additional presentation was given on 'Digital Storytelling' Photo by Kim Miller
Conferences & PresentationsI have had many opportunities to share my travel experiences and unique curriculum at several conferences. This is where you will find my presentations and a list of upcoming global education conferences.
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