Do you teach in a racially and culturally diverse community? How can you build global citizenship into your core curriculum? How do you execute this if you are a teacher in a school with limited resources? This panel will share models of practice that are successfully connecting New England students with global issues, while embracing the assets in the classroom and supporting students as they develop 21st century skills for themselves.
- Presented by
o Rebecca Haslam, 2015 VT Teacher of the Year
o Karen Macdonald, 2014 ME Teacher of the Year
o Don Ciampa, Superintendent of Schools- Tyngsborough, MA
Today’s increasingly competitive global knowledge economy has changed what secondary schools need to provide their students. Together our goal is to ensure our students are prepared with the skills and knowledge necessary to find success in the 21st century. Come participate in a discussion led by a panel of college and university professors speaking about what it means to educate for global citizenship.
- Presented by
o Rob Anthony, Global Dean- Hult International Business School
o Mustafa Babak, Assistant Director, Center for Social Entrepreneurship- Middlebury College
As more schools consider how to provide a global education for all their students, school leaders are confronted with the challenge of integrating this work into today's high accountability environment. This session will explore these challenges and consider how they can be viewed as opportunities. There will also be a specific focus on school and district culture, with discussion about moving the global education agenda forward.
- Presented by
o Anthony Bent, Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents
o Jeff Shea, 2015 MA Teacher of the Year
It's easier than ever for students to investigate earth’s wonders with just a few simple tools, a sense of curiosity and adventure, and the right use of social media. In this session we will explore how to connect your students to experts, museums and even other classrooms around the globe through video conferencing tools. We will also examine globally connected classrooms that are taking the Common Core’s concepts of curiosity, critical thinking, creating and collaborating beyond the final frontier. Be prepared to take your imagination on an incredible journey as you develop opportunities for your own students in this session.
- Presented by Dyane Smokorowski, 2013 KS Teacher of the Year
In this hands-on workshop you will learn how Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots curriculum makes it easy for educators to mentor young people to lead change in their communities by mapping needs, collaborating with stakeholders, and designing practical solutions in the form of campaigns. You'll learn how to guide your students in a community mapping activity so they can identify genuine community needs and understand the positive impact young people can make both locally and abroad!
- Presented by Stephanie Keller, Associate Director of Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics), PBL (problem-based learning) and Global Studies are all valid frameworks for 21st century education. Yet these approaches can seem abstract, and often compete for priority and resources. This session will begin by examining proven strategies for incorporating interdisciplinary STEAM activities into global studies through project-based learning.
- Presented by Joe Levine, Author, Science educator, Co-author of Miller & Levine Biology, Pearson Education
Designing a plan to drive your global mission forward? If you have ever had an idea for a trip or project, this interactive and teacher-led session will provide strategies to earn quick wins. Come join us in helping you build a team around your project by examining available resources and finding local community networks to answer those critical questions.
- Presented by
o Heidi Welch, 2013 NH Teacher of the Year
o Luke Foley, 2014 VT Teacher of the Year
The evolving education landscape has fostered authentic opportunities for greater inclusion of educators in policy discourse. Indeed, there is an increased need for educators’ perspectives to be solicited and included in policymaking discussions and decisions in general, specifically in the arena of global education. This interactive session will present successful, collaborative and productive educator-policymaker partnerships and experiences to support global education, and will explore strategies, skills and dispositions necessary to succeed in future endeavors.
- Presented by
o David Bosso, 2012 CT Teacher of the Year
o Pat Page, 2014 RI Teacher of the Year
o Joey Lee, 2014 NH Teacher of the Year