Global Teacher Education's ED presentation on internationalization of teacher education at George Mason University to faculty and graduate students.

2. Caitlin Haugen
Global Teacher Education
George Mason University
American University
Global Education for Teachers
Collaborative
October 5, 2013

3. FOUR TRENDS MOVING US TO A MORE
GLOBALIZED SOCIETY
1. Economic
2. Science and technology
3. Security
4. Changing demographics
Source: Stewart, V. (2007). Becoming
Citizens of the World. Educational
Leadership, 7 (64) p. 8-14.

4. OUR GRADUATES NEED TO BE ABLE TO…
• Sell to the world.
• Buy from the world.
• Work for international companies.
• Manage employees from other cultures
and countries.
• Collaborate with people all over the world
in joint ventures.
• Tackle global problems, such as AIDS,
avian flu, pollution, and disaster recovery.
Source: Stewart, V. (2007). Becoming
Citizens of the World. Educational
Leadership, 7 (64) p. 8-14.

6. CONCEPTUALIZING “INTERNATIONALIZATION”
With a partner, finish these statements:
• Internationalization is….
• Internationalization is not…
(In the context of teacher education).

7. CONCEPTUALIZING “INTERNATIONALIZATION”
I N T E R N A T I O N A L I Z A T I O N
I S N O T …
• “Lone” faculty
• “Token” global
course(s)
• Single experiences
• Multicultural
education
• Done in isolation
• Focus on
knowledge
I N T E R N A T I O N A L I Z A T I O
N I S …
• Entire CoE – mission,
strategic plan
• Infused throughout
curriculum
• Students to deans
• Maximizes
partnerships
• Goal of developing
internationally minded
educators expected to
apply that knowledge
to their teaching
Sources:
Cordeiro, P. (2004). International Learning as Liberal Education: A Call for Internationalizing Teacher
Education. A paper presented at the International Council on Education for Teacing (ICET). Hong Kong.
Olmedo, I. & Harbon, L. (2010). Broadening our sights: Internationalizing teacher education for a global
arena. Teaching Education, 1 (21) 75-88.
Shaklee, B. D. & Baily, S. (2012). Introduction: A Framework for Internationalizing Teacher Preparation. In
Internationalizing Teacher Education in the United States, S. D. Shaklee and S. Baily (eds), p. 1 – 11.

10. ABOUT: MISSION
A B O U T M I S S I O N
To ensure that U.S. teachers
are properly trained to
prepare our young people to
cope and thrive in a
globally-connected world.
By partnering with colleges
of education and
professional bodies in the
education and teacher
preparation spaces, GTE will
support the
internationalization of
teacher preparation
programs by connecting
professionals, as well as
advancing and
disseminating research and
best practices.
Online community
to support
internationalization
of colleges of
education,
especially teacher
preparation
programs.

11. “DISSEMINATING RESEARCH
AND BEST PRACTICES.”
Theoretical lenses
 Global competence
 Internationalization
Examines how
international
dimension is infused
into teaching,
learning, and
research.
Practice: Six case
studies
S T R A T E G I E S A N D
M E T H O D S
Overarching themes
 What are others doing?
 How can I do this?
Faculty and staff
Methods courses
Student experiences
Systemic change
T H E O R Y A N D
P R A C T I C E

12. Miami University (Ohio)
“Leaders Matter”
 Align with strategic plan
 Faculty incentives
Appalachian State University
“Entrepreneurial Approach”
 Internationalize coursework
 Student teaching abroad
 Global/local partnerships
Michigan State University
“Campus Culture”
 Student requirement
 Faculty culture
 Global Educators Cohort
University of Maryland
“Location, Leadership, Liaising”
 Small beginnings
 GATE Fellows
 Colloquia/Policy Summit
UNC Charlotte
“Partnering to Bolster Experiences”
 Emphasize global experiences
 Partnerships
 Enrich Experiences
 Resource Sharing
Indiana University
“Tradition, Culture, Leadership”
 Campus wide foundation
 Funding priority
 Global Gateway for Teachers
WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED…NO “ONE SIZE”

15. AVENUES TAKEN…
P A S T / P R E S E N T
Others
 ACE/CIGE
 AACTE
 NAFSA (LinkedIn)
 CADREI
 COEs, Scholars
GTE
 Site, advisory
committees
What else?
F U T U R E
Others
 ATE
 CIES
GTE
 Steering committee
 New content
 Fellowship
 Community
What do we need?

16. RESEARCH TRENDS
• Models for measuring global competence
• Conceptualizations of global competence
• Effects on teachers
• Impact
• Retention
• Classroom practice
• Evidence
• Pre-service to in-service
• Classroom practices

18. ELEMENTS OF INTERNATIONALIZATION
• Conceptualization
• Acquire Global Content
• Cross-Cultural Experiences
• Pedagogy for Global
Perspectives
Source: Merryfield, M. M. (1997). A Framework for
Teacher Education in Global Perspectives. In
Preparing Teachers to Teach Global Perspectives: A
Handbook for Teacher Educators, M. M.Merryfield, E.
Jarchow & S. Pickert (eds) p. 1 – 24.

20. RESOURCES FOR GLOBALIZING COURSEWORK
GTE’s Instructional Methods section
NAFSA’s Resource Page
• Colloquium on Internationalizing Teacher
Education
• Merry Merryfield’s presentation from the 2010
colloquium (handout included).
Teacher Education Goes Global
Preparing Teachers to Teach Global Perspectives
(book)
Teacher Preparation for a Global Age
Asia Society’s Education resources

21. REFERENCES
Cordeiro, P. (2004). International Learning as Liberal Education: A Call for
Internationalizing Teacher Education. A paper presented at the
International Council on Education for Teacing (ICET).
Merryfield, M. M. (1997). A Framework for Teacher Education in Global
Perspectives. In Preparing Teachers to Teach Global Perspectives: A
Handbook for Teacher Educators, M. M.Merryfield, E. Jarchow & S.
Pickert (eds) p. 1 – 24.
Olmedo, I. & Harbon, L. (2010). Broadening our sights: Internationalizing
teacher education for a global arena. Teaching Education, 1 (21) 75-88.
Shaklee, B. D. & Baily, S. (2012). Introduction: A Framework for
Internationalizing Teacher Preparation. In Internationalizing Teacher
Education in the United States, S. D. Shaklee and S. Baily (eds), p. 1 –
11.
Stewart, V. (2007). Becoming Citizens of the World. Educational
Leadership, 7 (64) p. 8-14.

22. chaugen@globalteachereducation.
org