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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 This blog is no longer being updated.

Teaching Opinion Engineering Challenges Promote 21st-Century Skills and Engage Youth
Engaging in engineering activities offer a meaningful way for youth to develop 21st century skills.
Natacha Meyer & Tania Tauer, April 24, 2015
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Teacher Preparation Opinion Five Tips for Building Strong Community Partnerships to Support Teachers
Five strategies to help you start a global education coalition in your community.
Tonya Muro, April 21, 2015
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4 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Technology Ideas and Tools to Connect Students to the World
There are many digital tools and projects that can connect your students to the world in ways that promote a mindset of taking action and applied learning.
Heather Singmaster, April 16, 2015
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5 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion 21st Century Skills: Case Studies From Asia
A look at efforts to foster 21st century skills in Asian school systems and some of the methods used to do so.
Vanessa Shadoian-Gersing, April 14, 2015
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Curriculum Opinion Photography Can Transform Students' Perspectives
Use the power of photography to help students see different perspectives using these lesson ideas and resources.
Marybeth Jackson, April 9, 2015
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4 min read
Teaching Profession Opinion High-Quality Teachers and Leaders Around the World: From Rhetoric to Action
The recent 2015 International Summit on the Teaching Profession was an important opportunity to share best practices and learn from other countries on critical challenges in education.
April 7, 2015
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5 min read
Classroom Technology Opinion Empowering Global Educators Through Digital Badges
Digital badges allow teachers to drive their own learning as well as connect and learn from other educators.
Julie Keane & Chelsea Waite, April 2, 2015
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4 min read
School & District Management Opinion Flipped Learning in the World-Language Classroom
How some language teachers are using flipped learning to make the most of limited classroom time.
March 31, 2015
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4 min read
Assessment Opinion Swiss Education: Challenges and Advice
Even the best education systems have their challenges, but they recognize them and are constantly pursuing new solutions.
Heather Singmaster, March 25, 2015
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3 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Swiss Education: No Dead Ends for Students
The Swiss CTE system has no dead ends for students and has the full support of industry.
Heather Singmaster, March 24, 2015
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4 min read
Equity & Diversity Opinion Encouraging Respectful Conversation on Religious Diversity
Given the increasing diversity in our classrooms and communities, how do we teach students to respectfully engage with peers of differing religious belief systems?
March 19, 2015
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Curriculum Opinion Time to Add Language Learning to Teacher Preparation
Preparing globally competent teachers should include learning another language and here is why.
March 17, 2015
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Federal Opinion Toronto: Developing Equity Through Global Competence
Toronto District School Board has made the integration of global competence a priority in their system.
Heather Singmaster, March 11, 2015
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5 min read
School & District Management Opinion Asia Shifts From Rote Learning to 21st Century Skills
Contrary to the widely held view that Asian education systems heavily emphasize traditional rote learning, this new research paints a picture of commitment among Asian countries and economies to make 21st century skills a significant component of their education systems moving forward.
Satoko Yano & Mark Manns, March 9, 2015
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5 min read
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