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 This blog is no longer being updated.
Classroom Technology
Opinion
Visualize the World: Museum Resources for Global Learning
Having a broad command of visual literacy is a form of global literacy. These museums can help.
Federal
Opinion
How Japan Introduced 21st-Century Global Skills
In the 1990's, in response to a changing global economy, Japanese education authorities realized they needed to make major changes to their education system. One of these was to change the curriculum to include an emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking, problem solving, and international relations.
Assessment
Opinion
Rather Outspoken on Education (Part Two)
Legendary journalist Dan Rather talks about the American education system in the global knowledge age.
Federal
Opinion
Rather Outspoken on Education (Part One)
Legendary journalist Dan Rather talks about the American education system in the global knowledge age.
Federal
Opinion
Simulations: Real-World Practice
Simulations help students develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed for success in the world at large.
Teacher Preparation
Opinion
Improving Teaching and School Leadership for the 21st Century: Lessons From Around the World Part 2
A look at the key, overarching lessons which emerged from the 2012 International Summit on the Teaching Profession, held in March in New York City.
Teacher Preparation
Opinion
Improving Teaching and Leadership for the 21st Century: Lessons from around the World
Here are the conclusions from the 2012 International Summit on the Teaching Profession.
Federal
Opinion
Disrupting the World: The Movement for Global Competence
Advocating for international education is really a reform movement.
Assessment
Opinion
Upgrading Our Global Skills for Lifelong Learning
Those in the workforce must upgrade and maintain skills to meet the changing needs of society and society needs to cultivate lifelong learners.
Assessment
Opinion
Five Things I Know for Sure
Today, Pearson launched a new project that aims to share the insights of education leaders called Five Things I've Learned. Here is my contribution.
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
The Global Aspects of the Newly Released Career and Technical Education Common Standards
I recently wrote about how the Obama Administration's the career and technical education (CTE) plan calls for better collaboration and accountability from all stakeholders, including school districts, universities, and the private sector. An education system aligned to workforce needs that produces globally competent students will propel this country forward. My colleague Heather Singmaster, looks at the latest movements in the field.
Federal
Opinion
Adding More Time for Global Learning
Guest blogger Jennifer Siaca Curry, director of national technical assistance for The After-School Corporation profiles how one New York City school designed expanded learning experiences to prepare students to be globally competent and ready for college and the interconnected world beyond.
Federal
Opinion
The Particle Theory of Global Competence
CORRECTED
Jennifer Manise of Longview Foundation shares a theory. Can we, as a field, validate her prediction?
Jennifer Manise of Longview Foundation shares a theory. Can we, as a field, validate her prediction?
Federal
Opinion
Apps for Global Mobile Learning (Part 2)
Many apps can be used to teach for global competence, here is a short list.