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Chapter 7: The Classroom as a Global Community

Chapter 7: The Classroom as a Global Community. S. Watts. The purpose of schools…. To prepare students for life in the larger societies in which they live.

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Chapter 7: The Classroom as a Global Community

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  1. Chapter 7: The Classroom as a Global Community S. Watts

  2. The purpose of schools… • To prepare students for life in the larger societies in which they live. • In a democratic society this responsibility means preparing students not only to know about democracy but also to be able to put it into practice. • In a globally interdependent world, this responsibility means preparing students for a future in which they will come into increasing contact with people different from themselves. • Important to note: you do not have to leave the community you currently live in to come in contact with people from other nations, or be influenced by the actions of others from far away.

  3. Globalization, what is it? • Recent advances in communication and transportation technologies have resulted in a rapidly shrinking world. This shrinking world has increased, sometimes forced people to come in contact with other cultures. • Globalization replaced the Cold War in the late 1990s. • Globalization is characterized by integration • Globalization is built around three balances; *Traditional balance of power is now in the hands on one nation-USA *Global markets *Individuals suddenly have more power to influence markets and nation-states

  4. State of the Planet Awareness Activity: find a partner you have not worked with before. Turn to pages 226 and 227 in the text read over the items numbered 1-8 and discuss with your partner. • Which one or ones are surprising to you? • Which one or ones did you already know? • How might these impact education?

  5. Ethical Concerns • Fair allocation of resources • The need to consider families and communities when discussing global concerns • The need to balance advocacy with inquiry • Important note: The role of schooling remains one of inquiry.

  6. Future’s Window Activity • Purpose: To project the needs of individuals and society in the years ahead, and to examine what this means for educators. • Questions : • What messages jump out at you as you look at the response patterns? • What generalizations seem to emerge? • Why do you think people project their own future to be fine even when the rest of the world continues to face problems and challenges?

  7. More… • Look at the world projections. What generalizations stand out? • Which statement do you agree with: *The issues that the world will face seem quite pessimistic and insurmountable. *The issues that the world will face seem complex but generally will be resolved. What is the role of education in helping people develop the ability to solved the problems that you believe the world will face?

  8. Information… • Next week you will be able to work on your Cultural Portrait project. You will have the entire class time to work on your project. You may work on it at the college or wherever you choose.

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