Choose a topic/issue of your choice and analyze it. You may choose to focus on one or more readings throughout this and previous units, your own educational experiences, experiential learning activities, and/or your classroom observations pertinent to living and learning globally. Regardless of your focus, your paper must make some direct reference and linkage to readings and other activities engaged in throughout the course.
Written Assignment Requirements
Submit a paper which is 2-3 pages in length exclusive of the reference page, double-spaced using 12 point Times New Roman font. The paper must cite at least 2 outside sources in APA format and be well-written. Check all content for grammar, spelling and to be sure that you have properly cited all resources (in APA format) used.
References
Boix Mansilla, V. & Jackson, A. (2011). Educating for global competence: Preparing our youth to engage the world. New York: Asia Society. Retrieved from https://asiasociety.org/files/book-globalcompetence.pdf
Evans, M., Montemurro, D., Gambhir, M., & Broad, K. (Eds.). (2014). Inquiry into Practice: Learning and Teaching Global Matters in Local Classrooms. Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto (OISE). http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/oise/UserFiles/File/TEACHING_GLOBAL_MATTERS_FINAL_ONLINE.pdf
McLeod, S. (2011). Ten reasons your educators are resisting your change initiative. Education Week. Retrieved from http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/LeaderTalk/2011/05/10_reasons_your_educators_are.html
The article discusses 10 reasons educators are resisting change initiates.
Olds, K. (2012). Global Citizenship – What are we talking about and why does it matter. Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved from https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/globalhighered/global-citizenship-%E2%80%93-what-are-we-talking-about-and-why-does-it-matter
This article defines Global Citizenship explores the concept of Global Citizenship as a choice and a way of thinking; as self-awareness and awareness of others; as they practice cultural empathy; as the cultivation of principled decision making; and as participation in the social and political life of one’s community. Also, the article poses a question of why Global Citizenship matters.
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. (2012). Education for sustainable development: Sourcebook. https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/index.php?page=view&type=400&nr=926&menu=1515