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Deeper Pathways to Tomorrow: Building Bridges Through Global Competencies |
Participate and share : Interactive session
Sandra Chow Dr. Kelly Grogan Dr. Jessica Hale
As the world races towards globalization, schools are growing in diversity and complexity. How might we build relationships by valuing differences, exchanging ideas and preparing students for global engagement? Join us as we explore research-based frameworks, share stories and guide participants through activities that expand perspectives on global competencies.
| Audience: | Chief technology officers/superintendents/school board members, Principals/head teachers, Teachers |
| Skill level: | Beginner |
| Attendee devices: | Devices required |
| Attendee device specification: | Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows |
| Participant accounts, software and other materials: | Access to an internet browser is necessary. If using a tablet, the Mural app is needed. |
| Topic: | Global collaboration |
| Grade level: | PK-12 |
| ISTE Standards: | For Education Leaders: Connected Learner
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Global Collaborator
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Global Competencies and Intercultural skills are widely used terms in education, yet not always clearly understood. As educators we are working in communities growing in diversity. Understanding the various cultures entering our schools is not always easy. We also need to prepare our students for their future, since being globally competent is no longer something we aspire to for our students, it is a necessity.
The objectives of this session are to:
1. Share current research behind global competencies and intercultural understanding
- Global Competence Model - http://www.globallycompetent.com/model/GCAAmodel.html
- OECD/PISA definition of Global Competence - https://www.oecd.org/education/Global-competency-for-an-inclusive-world.pdf
- Cultural IQ - https://culturalq.com/aboutus/team/
- Intercultural Competence Inventory - https://idiinventory.com/
- Harvard Project Zero- Global Competencies: http://www.pz.harvard.edu/50th/global-competencies
- Globesmart Profile https://theculturemastery.com/cultural-and-personality-assessment-tools/globesmart-profile/
- Compassionate Systems Framework https://jwel.mit.edu/assets/video/compassionate-systems
- Managing Values Across Cultures http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DSV1NUGS3o
2. Model exercises and activities that would promote intercultural skills and attitudes
- World Map Detective Quiz - https://www.quia.com/quiz/690180.html?AP_rand=234855404
https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/selectatest.html
- Get off the fence Activity - https://www.uh.edu/cdi/diversity_education/resources/activities/pdf/talusandiversityteambuilders.pdf
- I am but I am Not - https://www.officevibe.com/blog/diversity-and-inclusion-activities
- Harvard Project Zero- Out of Eden: http://www.pz.harvard.edu/projects/out-of-eden-learn
- Harvard Project Zero- Global Thinking- Visible Thinking Routines: http://www.pz.harvard.edu/resources/global-thinking
3. Share case studies and success stories from schools where global competencies and mindsets are making an impact on student learning, while also fostering innovation.
- Keystone Academy story - Chinese Thread & Innovations https://www.keystoneacademy.cn/
- Chinese International School story https://www.cis.edu.hk/
- Oasis International School - Kuala Lumpur www.ois.edu.my
1. Identity Garden (15 min.)
- Introduce the cultural iceberg
- Using Mural matrix framework, participants will do a Cultural Baggage activity. “What do you carry with you when you interact with others?” (e.g. nationality, geography, family, religion, books you’ve read, people influences)
- Presenters will introduce their baggage
- Wrap up by showing the Global Competence Associates framework and explaining the Internal Readiness component
2. Diving Deeper into Global Competency Frameworks (60 min.)
- Intercultural Development Continuum - Taking a look at their own cultural baggage, participants will identify where they fall on the IDI continuum.
- Hofstede - Using Hofstede’s website, participants will explore the lenses we use to interact with parents, students and teachers.
- OECD - Participants will explore the PISA test and tools that can be used with students to develop understanding (e.g. https://www.oecd.org/education/school/4B-Piacentini.pdf)
3. Tools to grow your External Readiness (10 min)
- Google Earth
- Google Arts & Culture
- GapMinder & Dollar Street
- SDG goals
- https://informationisbeautiful.net/
- Values in Action - Character Strengths
4. Exit Ticket (5 min)
- I used to think, now I think (Padlet, QR Code)
Global competency for an Inclusive World https://www.oecd.org/education/Global-competency-for-an-inclusive-world.pdf
Global Competence Model - http://www.globallycompetent.com/model/GCAAmodel.html
Culturual IQ - https://culturalq.com/aboutus/team/
OECD & PISA - https://www.oecd.org/education/Global-competency-for-an-inclusive-world.pdf
Intercultural Development Inventory - https://idiinventory.com/
IB International Mindedness - https://www.ibo.org/globalassets/publications/ib-research/dp/international-mindedness-final-report.pdf
What does it mean to be Globally Competent? http://www.globallycompetent.com/research/WhatDoesitMeantobeGCJSIEFall06.pdf
Got Global Competency? - http://www.nafsa.org/_/File/_/go_global_competency.pdf
Sandra Chow is Director of Digital & Innovative Learning at Keystone Academy, in Beijing, and is dedicated to preparing the next generation for their future. She has over 20 years of experience as an educator in Canada and internationally. She is an ISTE Certified Educator, Apple Distinguished Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, and Google Certified Innovator and Trainer. Her experience as a professional accountant, a cross-cultural educator, and a networker provides her with a unique perspective as a leader. She strives to prepare students and train educators to learn, teach, collaborate and create in a globally competitive society.
Kelly works at the intersection of Knowledge Management, Education and Technology. Building on her experience as founding Head of School, professor in a Digital Learning and co-founder of Catalyst Education Lab, Kelly constructs learning pathways for learners. Prior to joining opening a school in China, Kelly served as the Head of Innovation and Staff Learning at the Chinese International School, Hong Kong. Kelly holds a doctorate of education in educational leadership and has led learning across the globe as an ISTE certified trainer and as an Apple Distinguished Educator Advisory Board member.
Jessica currently serves as the Secondary Principal for Oasis International School - Kuala Lumpur. For more than 20 years, she has worked with international schools across Asia. Jessica’s experience spans from classroom teacher to her current role which includes overseeing leadership in whole-school innovation and technology implementation. Jessica has conducted research on characteristics of innovation in K12 International Schools in Asia; she also trains educators and consults with leadership on curriculum design, pedagogy, and technology integration. Jessica holds an earned Doctorate in Global Educational Leadership, is an Apple Distinguished Educator, and is an ISTE CAP Trainer.
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