Federal Blog

Global Learning

Heather Singmaster, director at the Center for Global Education at Asia Society, curated this group blog in which education leaders discussed global competence based on best practices from around the world. This blog is no longer being updated.

Equity & Diversity Opinion How to Facilitate Intercultural Learning
How to better assess new cultural encounters and consider the perspectives of others.
Melissa Liles, March 22, 2017
•
4 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion How Design Thinking Helps Students Take Action
Design thinking is a classroom strategy that can facilitate 21st century skills while allowing students to take action through projects they are passionate about.
Sanjli Gidwaney, March 20, 2017
•
10 min read
Education Opinion How Nonprofit Organizations Can Advocate With Confidence
Given our current political landscape, many education non-profits are wondering how they can take action for their causes. Here are some guidelines and ideas from the Alliance for Justice.
Shyaam Subramanian, March 16, 2017
•
5 min read
Teaching Profession Opinion Four Lessons on World Language Instruction From the Netherlands
What we can learn from world language educators in the Netherlands on engaging students in their learning.
Lynne West, March 14, 2017
•
5 min read
Federal Opinion Eight Ways Parents Can Develop Global Competence at Home
Global education begins at home, says parent and concerned global citizen, Jennifer Ghymn.
Jennifer Ghymn, March 9, 2017
•
6 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Reimagining the Science Fair
How can science competitions be upgraded for the global, 21st century?
Rebecca Bell, March 6, 2017
•
4 min read
Assessment Opinion School Accountability Around the World: Providing Support, Not Shame
A look school accountability systems in other countries and how they could provide models for the United States.
Lucy Crehan, February 28, 2017
•
4 min read
Assessment Opinion Be Quiet and Listen: 3 Ways for Students to Talk More and Teachers to Talk Less
Ideas for getting students to talk more in class.
Joshua Benjamin, February 23, 2017
•
4 min read
Curriculum Opinion Strategies for Launching After-School Language Programs
While many elementary schools would like to have language offerings for students, many do not have the resources to do so. Out-of-school time programs can help fill this gap.
Aikeda Aierken & Brenna Fitzgerald, February 21, 2017
•
6 min read
Equity & Diversity Opinion Four Ideas for Approaching Political Conversations With Students
Four ways to approach discussions on politics with students.
Jessica Kehayes, February 13, 2017
•
5 min read
Federal Opinion Trump's Travel Ban: Global Competence or Incompetence?
If the travel ban were a piece of student work, would it be graded as globally competent?
February 9, 2017
•
8 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Four Ways to Engage With the Business Community on Global Education
Ways to engage business in your education program.
February 7, 2017
•
7 min read
Teaching Profession Opinion Five Strategies American Teachers can Learn From Their Finnish Counterparts
Five ideas from Finland that can be easily implemented in American schools and classrooms.
David Andrew Tow, February 2, 2017
•
8 min read
Equity & Diversity Opinion Connecting Civil Rights and Global Competence for Powerful Learning
A look at how diversity education supports and aligns with global education as well as resources for teaching Black History Month.
Homa S. Tavangar, January 30, 2017
•
6 min read
Load More ▼