The document discusses the importance of developing global competency in students. It argues that teaching students about the world should be integrated across all subjects, not taught as a separate subject. Developing key abilities like communicating across cultures and understanding different perspectives is important. Schools should think globally and leverage international resources to better prepare students for global challenges. Questions are raised about how schools are developing global competency and the implications for teacher professional development.

1. Global Competency: "Learn "with" the world... not just "about" the world." Toni Theisen Loveland High School Loveland, Co [email_address]

3. “ Teaching students about the world is not a subject in itself, separate from other content areas, but should be an integral part of all subjects taught. We need to open global gateways and inspire students to explore beyond their national borders.” Vivien Stewart, Becoming Citizens of the World, Educational Leadership “ Teaching students about the world is not a subject in itself, separate from other content areas, but should be an integral part of all subjects taught. We need to open global gateways and inspire students to explore beyond their national borders.” Vivien Stewart, Becoming Citizens of the World, Educational Leadership

4. Global Competencies at the top of the list : ability to communicate effectively across linguistic and cultural boundaries ability to see and understand the world from a perspective other then one's own ability to understand and appreciate the diversity of societies and cultures.

5. Essential dimensions of global competence : Students investigate the world beyond their immediate environment. Students recognize their own and others’ perspective. Students communicate their ideas effectively with diverse audiences. Students translate their ideas and findings into appropriate actions to improve conditions. EdSteps: http://www.edsteps.org/CCSSO/Home.aspx

11. “ We should think of schools as global enterprises, not local entities, and draw on global resources.” Yong Zhao- Catching Up or Leading the Way: American Education in the Age of Globalization

12. “ The United States is busy closing the achievement gap. Asian countries are busy closing the creativity gap.” Yong Zhao- Catching Up or Leading the Way: American Education in the Age of Globalization

13. Ed Steps A call for authentic student work that demonstrates global competency Led by the Council of Chief State School Officers Global Competency Matrix

14. EdSteps: http://www.edsteps.org/CCSSO/Home.aspx

15. Global Resources Globalization 101 Asia Society Oxfam Education Global Education Collaborative Ning The American Forum for Global Education US Global Competence Website European Youth Portal

16. Global Participation iEARN (International Education and Resource Network) Global Nomads Group Taking It Global GLOBE Program (Science Collaborative Projects)

17. Questions How are we preparing our students to meet global challenges? How do we influence what happens in our schools when global competency is the topic of discussion? What are the implications for professional development?

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19. Global Competency: "Learn "with" the world... not just "about" the world." Toni Theisen Loveland High School Loveland, Co [email_address]

20. Questions How are we preparing our students to meet global challenges? How do we influence what happens in our schools when global competency is the topic of discussion? What are the implications for professional development?