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Globalization of Learning

Globalization of Learning . Louise Rozier & Mary Savin. By PresenterMedia.com. Objectives for Workshop. 1. 2. 3. Clarify what globalization of learning is and what contributes to it. Discuss knowledge, skills & attitudes of global learners. Provide handout of resources .

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Globalization of Learning

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  1. Globalization of Learning Louise Rozier & Mary Savin By PresenterMedia.com

  2. Objectives for Workshop 1 2 3 Clarify what globalization of learning is and what contributes to it Discuss knowledge, skills & attitudes of global learners Provide handout of resources Generate ideas / give examples regarding integration of globalization into teaching 4

  3. What is globalization of learning? • Composite of the global knowledge, skills, and awareness that allows one to cope and function effectively with diverse cultures and societies, while recognizing that all systems are interdependent • Others say: Globalization is the “flow of technology, economy, knowledge, people, values, ideas” across borders (quoted in Kreber, 2009) • Internationalization responds to globalization so people can work together • It raises “world-mindedness” and fosters responsible and engaged citizens of the world • Bikson & Law, 1994; Kreber, 2009

  4. Context for globalization in education “Not location dependent, but location responsive” Perspective should be worldwide, like the economy Not everyone comes from U.S. or Western culture/bias Move beyond national vs. international to “global” Each individual will have to interact with more than 1 culture & language To be competent and effective in new contexts: One must widen his/her knowledge base + openness; increase his adaptability, and ability to learn • Bikson & Law, 1994

  5. So, are we globalizing or internationalizing? Is it international student and faculty mobility; international research contact numbers; study abroad campus resources and/or international student offices; or teaching English as second language, etc? Is it the integration of international & intercultural perspectives in teaching, service, & research? What is the goal? How should we create diverse communities of learning ? • Who are the inhabitants? How do we measure?

  6. Knowledge, Skills, & Attitudes What are the KSA our globally competent students need? KnowledgeContent of academic major Historical impact on current events Relevant technological tools Geography Awareness of how cultures affect the world Current global problems Interdependence of systems & events Organizations SkillsCommunicate effectively in oral and written formats Speak other languages Acquire problem-solving skills Obtain information Be effective as an individual & as a team player Analyze information Be innovative and entrepreneurial Think critically AttitudesOpenness/willingness to learn Humble Curious about, empathetic & value other cultures Reflective Adaptable, flexible, responsible, engaged Ethical Commitment to quality work “work ethic” Possess efficacy to take action • What are the scales? Falk et al., 2010

  7. How does one integrate globalization into teaching?

  8. How to integrate globalization into teaching? Many ideas from total list came from O’Donovan & Mikelonis, 2002

  9. How does one integrate globalization into teaching? • Assist students in examining own values, perspectives & assumptions • One example approach • Shrink the world to a “Global village of 100” • Assign each student to a role (spreadsheet available for assignments) to proportionately represent 6.8 billion people • Students blog about how global villager is affected by global issues & trends • Have each student begin with • name, age, sex, city, country, ethnicity, religion, life expectancy, language, annual income, occupation, nature of communication, transportation used, other relevant information • Move on to topics of current & future population change, global warming, conflicts, technological change, etc. Falk et al., 2010; http://www.miniature-earth.com/

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