Global+Literacy

In the spring of 2010 I took Dr. Lee's Teacher as Researcher class. Global learning is an important part in education. It is the educators’ responsibility to create an environment for students to successfully empathize with cultures different from theirs, expand their use of technology, and to take an active approach to integrate other cultures in every class. During this course I was involved in a Global Learning Initiative Project. I found this project to be very challenging and frustrating. I was the leader of several students from various places. While the concept was creative and critical, all parties did not participate. However, I see a strong need for project like this one in today's classrooms as long as communication is followed through. When reflecting on the NLGL program and my abilities as a teacher of global literacies, I feel I have a lot to learn and expand upon. I want find successful ways to connect my student to other cultures. By doing this, students will learn about environments different from their own and create an open-mindedness that will promote kindness and understanding.
 * How can Web 2.0 tools expand global literacies in the classroom? **

My personal philosophy on global learning:

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I also completed a comparative system study. I researched the educational systems of Finland, Korea, and the United States. My guiding questions were: What makes a quality educational system? How do the extent of state support for education, curriculum, standard forms of instruction, and the aims of the educational system impact the advancement of Finland and Korea? While being one of the top performing systems, what can the United States’ system learn from these innovations?