In order for
stakeholders to become globally competent, this is a strategic look at global
education, its benefits and risks, in terms of cultural diversity, intellectual
wisdom, and the redefinition of economic and ecological boundaries.
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The session
will start with a review of the definitions and goals of global education and
global competency. We will then delve into topics such as cultural diversity,
standardizing of education, discernment, and wisdom in global terms.
Participants
will gain insights in dealing with the compression of change in terms of life-long
learning and sharing knowledge. Examples of professional development scenarios
will be discussed.
Suggestions
and tips will be presented on finding curricular project partners globally, developing
personal learning networks and cultivating strategic alliances for the purposes
of global competency. Personal stories of networking with various groups will
be shared.
target audience:
"2013Leadership", "2013Curricular", "2013Students", "2013Teachers", "2013EFA", “2013IEARN"