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 This blog is no longer being updated.
School & District Management
Opinion
Global Competence: The Heart of the Matter
The Heart of the Matter focuses on the importance of the humanities in general, and also provides important statements about equipping the nation for leadership in an interconnected world, and what it means for the education sector.
Curriculum
Opinion
Global Curricula: How to Choose and What to Use
A starting point for how to plan engaging, real-world lessons in the next school year.
Federal
Opinion
What Works in Schools Is Real Work
The best type of curriculum for preparing students for the workforce is one that focuses on real-world problem-solving.
Federal
Opinion
Key to Successful Expanded Learning Programs Is Mastery
A well-rounded education is defined by a broader set of outcomes than traditionally outlined in academic standards and standardized tests. Educators and other stakeholders alike are increasingly interested in the so-called soft skills related to social and emotional learning, creativity and innovation, and citizenship.
Federal
Opinion
The Real Value of Connecting All Schools
The positive, life-long impact of study abroad on young people is undeniable.
School & District Management
Opinion
Globally Competent Workforce: Why We Need One
Whether for national security, US citizenship, or the workforce, students need to be globally competent: here are three reasons why.
Teaching
Opinion
Service Learning in Action: The International Bank of Bob
Put service learning into action with The International Bank of Bob.
Curriculum
Opinion
Five Stages of Service Learning
Global issues often play out locally. Service learning is a way students can engage in real-world issues while building the knowledge, skills, and experiences that will serve them throughout their lives. I've asked Cathryn Berger Kaye, author of The Complete Guide to Service Learning: Proven, Practical Ways to Engage Students in Civic Responsibility, Academic Curriculum, & Social Action, to share her expertise in developing a service learning program.
Classroom Technology
Opinion
Global Learning Apps
In 2013, more people will access the Internet on their mobile devices than on desktops or laptops. In what has become an annual tradition, we are posting some of our favorite apps for learning.
Federal
Opinion
International Experiences Benefit Pre-Service Teachers
A look at research showing that international experiences help prospective teachers find jobs and succeed in the classroom.
School & District Management
Opinion
Students as Professionals: Prepare Learners for the Global Workforce
How schools can help address the skills gap and help youth find employment after graduation.
Curriculum
Opinion
Global Collaboration Projects for Your Classroom
Use technology to engage students in a global collaboration project.
School & District Management
Opinion
Children's Literature Builds Global Competence
Children's literature about the world and its cultures compels young minds to investigate ways of life and thinking that can be different—or quite similar—to their own. It offers important perspectives as students build basic literacy skills.
School & District Management
Opinion
Asia in Your Classroom
I present a handful of resources that can be utilized by secondary history, physical geography, and visual arts teachers wishing to add more Asian content into the classroom.