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Using Global Newspapers to Improve Instruction

Using Global Newspapers to Improve Instruction. GLI Professional Development Conference, Sept. 17, 2011 Gale Teaster, Bonnye Stuart, Marilyn Sarow . Assumptions . Moving from global awareness to a global mindset requires cognitive shifts.

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Using Global Newspapers to Improve Instruction

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  1. Using Global Newspapers to Improve Instruction GLI Professional Development Conference, Sept. 17, 2011 Gale Teaster, Bonnye Stuart, Marilyn Sarow

  2. Assumptions • Moving from global awareness to a global mindset requires cognitive shifts. • Integrating global learning into the curriculum requires taking advantage of multiple resources. • Incorporating global issues into the classroom does not require total curriculum revision. • Knowledge of online and library resources encourages students to seek alternative viewpoints.

  3. Value of Global Newspapers • Accessible online • Introduces students to the framing of issues • Opens students to new portals of knowledge • Provides non-US perspective • Piques interest through copy and visuals

  4. SPCH 201: Public Speaking Assignment: Persuasive Speech ( handed out in class) • Topic must focus on an ecological, environmental or humanitarian problem in the US and elsewhere in the world. • You need four forms of supporting material including one international (non-US) newspaper article, one southeastern US newspaper article. • Published no earlier than 1/1/2011. • Use the Dacus library NewsBank database to locate up-to-date articles on your topic • Other databases and sources found on the Global Learning LibGuidewill also lead you to up-to-date articles

  5. MCOM 302: International Communication Adopt a Country Project • Report. Choose a country … main portion of your paper should be about the media systems in your country. See the ABZY News Links database at Dacus Library online. • Articles. Find articles related to international or national communication in your country • Use the Dacus library ABZY News Links database to locate up-to-date articles on your topic. Collect articles and put them in a folder. Pick one or two issues and follow these in the news over the semester. • Other databases and sources found on the Global Learning LibGuidewill also lead you to up-to-date articles

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