This document discusses the importance of teaching global awareness and global competencies to students. It argues that global awareness is important even for students who may never have a passport, as ignorance of the world can limit understanding of how the US fits in globally. It provides statistics showing many young Americans lack basic geographic knowledge. The document then outlines ways to incorporate global topics beyond just food, culture, etc, such as establishing a personal learning network, following international news, using online collaboration tools, and reflecting on global issues. Teachers are encouraged to participate in global conferences and make their classrooms more globally connected.
42. Image Credits
• Upside Down Globe
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenmaise
r/3694740123/
• Drill by Mike Fisher
http://www.flickr.com/photos/grade6k
ms/5103565561/
• Dim Sum Plate by Daring Librarian
http://www.flickr.com/photos/info_grrl
/5084891145/
43. Credit&Resources • Survey National Geographic-
Roper Public Affairs 2006
Geographic Literacy Study
• http://www.myWonderfulWorld.
org
• Google Maps
• Google Earth
• VoiceThread
• Wikis
• Blogs
• Skype
Hinweis der Redaktion
Iceberg Concept of Culture
90 % of culture below the surface
Above: Food, Games, dress, music, visual arts dance, literature, language, celebrations
Below: courtesy , concepts of time, personal space, rules of conduct, facial expressions, non verbal communication, patterns, notions of modesty, ideals of child rearing, attitude towards elders, tolerance of physical pain, concept of past & future, concept of “self”, problem solving roles in relationship to age, sex, class, occupation, kinship