Food for Thought
7 Global Education Facts & Statistics That Reflect A Changing World
1. Sixty percent of secondary students ranked understanding different cultures the most important subject area, ahead of writing skills and math skills.
2. Nearly all (98 percent) of students in a recent survey agreed that a strong understanding of world history and events is critical to developing solutions to a global problem.
3. Research shows that students who learn about global issues are more than twice as likely to see the importance of personally taking social action.
4. Nine out of 10 students, teachers and industry leaders recognize that jobs are becoming increasingly international.
5. The number of multinational corporations rose from 7,000 in the 1990s to 65,000 in 2013.
6. There are more than 1 billion people who speak Chinese, and only 508 million people who speak English.
7. Only one-half of students in the U.S. study a world language compared to Europe where 90 percent of students study at least one foreign language.
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2. Nearly all (98 percent) of students in a recent survey agreed that a strong understanding of world history and events is critical to developing solutions to a global problem.
3. Research shows that students who learn about global issues are more than twice as likely to see the importance of personally taking social action.
4. Nine out of 10 students, teachers and industry leaders recognize that jobs are becoming increasingly international.
5. The number of multinational corporations rose from 7,000 in the 1990s to 65,000 in 2013.
6. There are more than 1 billion people who speak Chinese, and only 508 million people who speak English.
7. Only one-half of students in the U.S. study a world language compared to Europe where 90 percent of students study at least one foreign language.
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So what is Global Competence?
The definitions of Global Competence range from the simple to the very complex. Simply, global competence contains four objectives that will enhance a student's 21st century education. According to the Asia Society, here are the four objectives:.
1. Investigate the World. Students investigate the world beyond their immediate surroundings.
2. Recognize Perspectives. Students recognize their own and other's perspectives.
3. Communicate Ideas. Students communicate their ideas effectively with diverse audiences.
4. Take Action. Students translate their ideas and findings into appropriate actions to improve conditions.
For teachers, this seems like the latest in a long line of new and temporary educational fads that will undoubtedly take many additional hours of preparation and training. NOT SO! Our students face a brave new and changing world that requires new focuses in teaching and learning. Many of the competencies listed above are included above are addressed daily in teachers' lessons. Below is Global Competency Matrix (Asia Society) and a chart that shows these competencies as standards.
1. Investigate the World. Students investigate the world beyond their immediate surroundings.
2. Recognize Perspectives. Students recognize their own and other's perspectives.
3. Communicate Ideas. Students communicate their ideas effectively with diverse audiences.
4. Take Action. Students translate their ideas and findings into appropriate actions to improve conditions.
For teachers, this seems like the latest in a long line of new and temporary educational fads that will undoubtedly take many additional hours of preparation and training. NOT SO! Our students face a brave new and changing world that requires new focuses in teaching and learning. Many of the competencies listed above are included above are addressed daily in teachers' lessons. Below is Global Competency Matrix (Asia Society) and a chart that shows these competencies as standards.
Why is Global Competency Important?
Read the "Watch the video from VIF International Education titled "What is Global Competency".
Read the "Policy Brief" or call to action delivered by NEA President Dennis Van Roekel in 2010. The time is now.
Read the "Policy Brief" or call to action delivered by NEA President Dennis Van Roekel in 2010. The time is now.
Global Competence is a 21st Century Imperative
A Call to Arms
The 21st century isn’t coming; it’s already here. And our students have the opportunity and challenge of living and working in a diverse and rapidly changing world. Public schools must prepare our young people to understand and address global issues, and educators must re-examine their teaching strategies and curriculum so that all students can thrive in this global and interdependent society.
—NEA President Dennis Van Roekel
—NEA President Dennis Van Roekel