Global Education ETA Annual Conference 2011

Who is involved in Global Education? An international initiative An international initiative: 52 countries around the world (2003); compulsory in some school systems A national initiative A national initiative: AusAID; state and federal organizations A NSW initiative A NSW initiative: Professional Teachers’ Council NSW: professional associations, universities, schools, NGOs Global Education ETA Annual Conference 2011

Global competency The ‘global village’ and political realities Cultural differences and connections “Education that opens people’s eyes and minds to the realities of the world, and awakens them to bring about a world of greater justice, equity and human rights for all.” (Council of Europe, North-South Centre) Global Education ETA Annual Conference 2011

The Australian context Adelaide and Melbourne declarations: atgoals.htm#nat Millennium Development Goals Australian Curriculum – “a 21 st -century curriculum” “Proposition 4: That local and global issues will be incorporated into the content of the curriculum of schools.” (Dr Phil Lambert, Regional Director, Sydney, NSW DET & Adjunct Assoc. Prof., University of Sydney). ‘School of the future’, in Professional Educator, Vol 9, No 3, Sept 2010, p. 10 Global Education ETA Annual Conference 2011

Why do Global Education? For students: Contextualizes information overload critical literacy skills to go beyond mainstream constructions dealing with assumptions, generalizations make connections between subjects Broadens students’ social and cultural awareness contextualises problems and issues Validates students’ own experiences and prior knowledge Higher order thinking skills: cognitive, creative and affective Bloom, QT framework, Gardner, Williams, etc. research and enquiry lifelong learning Collaborative learning adult workplace skills Self-efficacy ethical framework personal rights and responsibilities Global Education ETA Annual Conference 2011

For teachers Pedagogical focus Pedagogical focus taps directly into the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes of English 7 – 12 Syllabuses Provides meaningful framework Provides meaningful framework for connections between KLAs and adding depth to understanding Meeting and maintaining accreditation standards Meeting and maintaining accreditation standards for current NSWIT and impending national teaching standards – general pedagogical practices; diversity in social, cultural, ethnic and religious areas; targetting student needs; equity in the classroom; promoting student self-efficacy Global Education ETA Annual Conference 2011

What does Global Education look like? 1.Content 1.Content: The 5 learning emphases 2.Context 2.Context: Spatial (place) and temporal (time) dimensions 3.Classroom 3.Classroom: Pedagogical approaches and student attributes; active citizenship Global Education ETA Annual Conference 2011

The 5 Learning Emphases 1.Interdependence and globalisation 2.Identity and cultural diversity 3.Social justice and human rights 4.Peace building and conflict resolution 5.Sustainable futures Global Education ETA Annual Conference 2011

Context Spatial dimension Spatial dimension – overlapping local and global; social and natural communities which describe interdependence, influence identity and the ability to make change Temporal dimension Temporal dimension – connections between the past, present and future in the dynamic and changing world which influences identity and interdependence of people and their ability to respond to global issues Global Education ETA Annual Conference 2011

Pedagogy Values and attitudes Knowledge and understandings Skills and processes Action and participation Global Education ETA Annual Conference 2011

Where GE already exists in the English syllabus Content Year 12:Ext 1 – Navigating the Global Standard – The Global Village 7 – 10:ATSI texts Texts from other cultures Understanding of:Context Culture Diversity EquityPedagogy Critical literacy ICT (and ethical use of ICT) Competence in communication Creativity Higher-order thinking skills Inquiry-based learning Student reflection Collaborative work Self-management Global Education ETA Annual Conference 2011

GE in the Australian Curriculum Content: Cross-curriculum priorities Indigenous perspectives Indigenous perspectives commitment to sustainable patterns of living a commitment to sustainable patterns of living Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia skills, knowledge and understandings related to Asia and Australia’s engagement with AsiaPedagogy: General capabilities Literacy Numeracy ICT Thinking skills Creativity Self management Teamwork Intercultural understanding Ethical behaviour Social competence Global Education ETA Annual Conference 2011

Possible units and approaches Text-based: Past and contemporary texts – all language modes and genres Concept-based: Post-colonialism Marginalising and ‘the Other’ Texts, values and culture, etc. Skills-based: Critical literacy Inquiry learning Self efficacy, etc. Global Education ETA Annual Conference 2011

Some ideas Sustainability Tourism It’s a small world Marginalising / the Other Media(ted) perspectives Identity: a question of values English – the international language Global Education ETA Annual Conference 2011

Sustainability: A Stage 4 unit of work Environmental and cultural sustainability Blueback (Winton), Where the Forest Meets the Sea (Baker), Whale Rider (Caro) Genre study, language study, thematic study, enquiry learning and experiential learning. Global Education ETA Annual Conference 2011

Asia literacy: Stage 5 Shakespeare in transformation: Macbeth to Throne of Blood Contextual study of Japan: history, society, dramatic traditions Commonalities of western and eastern cultures Global Education ETA Annual Conference 2011

Reflection Share group ideas Evaluations Global Education ETA Annual Conference 2011

Support for teachers and schools Global Education ETA Annual Conference 2011 PTC website Projects in 2011 and 2012 Contact: Deb Simpson, Secondary Projects Manager

Bibliography Global Perspectives, Curriculum Corporation Global Education: Integrating Curriculum and Professional Development, Monograph 2, Griffith University, QUT, GLC (Qld) A World of Texts, Global Learning Centre (Qld) Global Education ETA Annual Conference 2011