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Tennessee World Affairs Council Brief - Metro Nashville Schools
- 1. Tennessee World Affairs Council Metro Nashville Public Schools Social Studies District In Service Day August 2, 2017 Welcome
- 2. •Global Literacy: State of the Union •World Affairs Council: Education Outreach •What in the World: Tour d’Horizon To Know The World
- 4. To Know The World https://youtu.be/ajkMKtEzPtY Olivia’s Story
- 5. Global Literacy State of the Union
- 6. Global Literacy • Colleges & universities – most recently educated cohort • Tested on geography, environment, demographics, US foreign policy, recent international events, and economics • 1,203 surveyed, 18-26 year-olds
- 7. Global Literacy Significant gaps between what young people understand about today’s world and what they need to know to successfully navigate and compete in it. Richard N. Haass President, Council on Foreign Relations Gary E. Knell President and CEO, National Geographic
- 8. Global Literacy • Knowledge questions: average score 55 • 29 percent earned a minimum pass (66%) • 1 percent earned an “A” (>90%)
- 9. Global Literacy Who Knew? • US treaty bound to protect Japan if attacked – 28%; Korea – 34% • Constitutional authority to declare war rests with Congress – 30%
- 10. Global Literacy Some Good News • Majority of respondents indicated it was important to know about geography, world history, foreign cultures, world events, etc. • Nearly ¾ said these topics are becoming more important to them. • Respondents showed knowledge of certain topics like the environment.
- 11. So what?
- 12. Global Literacy These survey results come in an era of globalization, when the world is characterized by enormous cross-border flows of everything from people and ideas to weapons and pollutants. American citizens are affected in fundamental ways—in legislative bodies, boardrooms, and the environment—by what happens in the world. At the same time, the United States has considerable influence over international events. It remains the world’s foremost military power. Even with robust growth in some developing countries, the U.S. economy retains enormous heft, and the U.S. dollar continues to play a central role in international finance (a subject poorly grasped by our survey respondents).
- 13. Global Literacy All of this makes an educated public essential for American economic competitiveness, national security, and democracy. To contend for jobs, assume leadership positions in government and other sectors, and hold elected officials accountable, young people must understand the global context in which they operate as citizens and professionals. Yet our survey shows that many individuals educated in this country do not. This constitutes a major national challenge.
- 14. Your World Affairs Council Mission The mission of the nonprofit, nonpartisan Tennessee World Affairs Council is to promote international awareness, understanding and connections to enhance the region’s global stature and to prepare Tennesseans to thrive in our increasingly complex and connected world.
- 15. Your World Affairs Council Vision A well-informed community that thinks critically about the world and the impact of global events.
- 16. Tennessee world affairs council • All Volunteers • 501c3 Nonprofit • Membership Organization • Not Funded by Government • Hosted at Belmont University • Growing
- 17. TNWAC Community Programs • Town Halls / Distinguished Speakers & Ambassadors Series • Talk to the Author/Hot Topics Teleconferences • Global Dialogue Discussion Groups • Global Business Series • National Conference
- 18. TNWAC Education Outreach • Academic WorldQuest – High Schools • Academic WorldQuest - Universities • Academic WorldQuest – Young Professionals • “What in the World?” Weekly Quiz • International Careers Panels
- 19. TNWAC Education Outreach • Global Scholars Diploma Program • Global Dialogue Briefings • Teacher Development Seminars • Global Focus Webcasts • Model Diplomacy
- 21. Academic worldquest • Flagship Program Among America’s 95 World Affairs Councils • HS Teams of Four • 100 Questions, 10 Topics
- 22. Academic worldquest • Fall Practice Match (Dec 2) • State Championship Match (Feb 25) • National Championship (Apr)
- 23. AWQ - Washington • Embassies • Think Tanks • Capitol Hill • Non-Gov Orgs • Championship Match • Sightseeing
- 24. What in the world? Weekly quiz • Every Monday at 10 a.m. • Ten questions ripped from the news • @TNWAC #TNWACquiz • Weekly Winners • Monthly Prize • On TNWAC.org and in email
- 25. Current events • Social Media • News and Analyses • @TNWAC #TNWACquiz • Weekly Quiz • WorldQuest Topic
- 26. Global scholars • Incentive Program • 100 points • TNWAC, SCN, Model UN, etc. • Certificate Presentation
- 27. resources •Web Site: TNWAC.org •Twitter: @TNWAC •Facebook: Facebook.com/TennesseeWAC •Tools: TNWAC.org/teacher-toolkit •Youtube: Youtube.com/TNWAC •Slides: Slideshare.net/TNWAC •Email: Signup on TNWAC.org
- 28. To Know The World https://youtu.be/q6FerXvXWuI Legendary Diplomat Ambassador Thomas Pickering
- 35. WorldQuest Students Visit Russian Embassy
- 40. Did you know? Everything you see here and at the program today is a result of members joining and donors contributing. We invite YOU to join and contribute to make global affairs awareness programs possible. You are invited to join the Tennessee World Affairs Council – gratis one-year individual membership.
- 41. GLOBAL CHALLENGES FOR THE NEW ADMINISTRATION Six Months In
- 43. Potus 45: Global Challenges • Hot Spots and Issues: • Russia • Iran • Syria • Terrorism • Israel-Palestine • Kashmir – Nuclear Iran/Pakistan • North Korea • Afghanistan • European Union Issues • China/East Asia • Trade • Climate • Cyber Security • Refugees/Mass Migration
- 44. Russia
- 46. Middle East
- 51. China
- 54. DPRK