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Global Education in Union County Public Schools

Global Education in Union County Public Schools. Presentation to Global Education Task Force March 13, 2012 Dr. Ed Davis, Superintendent. Why is Global Education Important?. We live in an interdependent global society. Students need to develop global awareness.

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Global Education in Union County Public Schools

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  1. Global Education in Union County Public Schools Presentation to Global Education Task Force March 13, 2012 Dr. Ed Davis, Superintendent

  2. Why is Global Education Important? • We live in an interdependent global society. • Students need to develop global awareness. • Students need 21st century skills to succeed. • NC State Board of Education and UCPS both have as a Strategic Priority to “graduate globally competitive students.”

  3. UCPS Globalization Committee • Committee Established in 2008 • Members of committee are administrators, teachers, and members of business community • Defined Globalization • Organized two sub-committees: • Staff Development and Program

  4. Staff Development • World View Global Education Leaders Program • World View online training for teachers • Hosted World View Partners Day 2010 • UCPS TQE Share Day 2010 • Globalization lesson plans on Moodle page • Global Resources Moodle page • VIF Global Gateway training • World View Symposiums

  5. Global Educators Teachers submit a presentation that highlights their work to create a global classroom.

  6. Programs • Global Schools – are recognized for meeting established criteria at various levels designed to promote global education in their school. • Global Scholars – students pursue a specific course of study which leads to designation at graduation as a Global Scholar. • Travel Programs- UCPS supports trips sponsored by VIF and World View. POY and TOY go on trip each year.

  7. Other Student Programs • Global Awareness Course – this course combines geography and current events to study issues facing different countries and involves students brainstorming sustainable solutions. • New Global Citizens- program that works with students to support community service projects with organizations in USA and other countries.

  8. Global Schools Network • 2011-2012 – 21 of 30 elementary schools have a VIF teacher on their staff. Teachers are from Finland, Great Britain, Canada, New Zealand, and Colombia. • 2012-2013 – Program will expand to all 30 elementary schoolswith the ultimate goal being to develop Global Passport Schools.

  9. New Programs in 2012-2013 • Global Connections– Middle school course of study to develop global literacy in students. • Global Issues – A series of high school interdisciplinary courses to build a foundation of intercultural competence. • SPLASH- Language immersion programs in 3 schools (2 Spanish immersion, 1 Mandarin Chinese) • Global Partners – UCPS will be reaching out to form new partnerships with business and industry to support our global education initiatives.

  10. Final Thoughts • Change • Communication • Collaboration • Competition

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