1. MOVING TOWARD GLOBAL COMPETENCY Peter Schmidt, Pinkerton Academy

2. Moving toward Global Competence  Our Changing World  New Hampshire and the World  Why Global Competence?  What is Global Competence?  Global Competency in Action  Global Competence beyond the Classroom

3. Our Changing World: An invitation to ponder…

4. Are our students ready for the future?  Fewer than 10% of our college and university students study abroad.  2/3 of young adults in America can’t find Iraq on a map and 3/4 think English is the most widely spoken language on the planet.  Only 1/3 of American students are proficient in world studies.  …Yet 93% of Americans believe international knowledge is important. Here is a look at the facts…you decide.

5. What do the student’s think? Source: worldsavvy.org

6. What about New Hampshire's students? Higher education enrollment in foreign language in NH decreased 19% between 2002 and 2009 Source: mappingthenation.net

7. We need our students to be globally competent…New Hampshire’s future depends on it.

8. Changing world…changing State Our world is changing, but so is New Hampshire… - International Border (Canada) - International Sea Port (Portsmouth) - International Business (Pease Trade Port) (Portsmouth) - International Trade Resource Center (Portsmouth) - International Motor Speedway (Loudon) - International Press Coverage (National Elections) - Hi-tech, Digital Industry, Transnational Companies Timberland, Lindt Chocolate, Budweiser, Segway - Diversified, stable economy - Refugee Settlement Relocation Location

9. New Hampshire’s future… Global Economy/Trade  1 in 5 jobs in NH is tied to international trade Source: mappingthenation.net

10. International trade/business is just one of many sectors that will grow and offer opportunities for students here in New Hampshire.

11. NH – 56,180

12. Global Competency is needed HERE in New Hampshire! Our global future is growing within our borders Jobs in New Hampshire need global competence…

13. Q: How do we prepare New Hampshire’s students for the future? A: Global Competency

14. What is Global Competency? Possession of the knowledge, skills, and disposition to understand and act creatively on issues of global significance. Source: The Asia Society

15. Our 21 st Century Problems  Are more complex, interconnected, and borderless  Global causes and global & local consequences Examples:  War/Terrorism  Refugees  Climate change  Global health – Ebola, Aids, Malnutrition  Internet freedom  Human/Workers’ Rights  Global economics ….just to name a few…we are all effected by what happens by what happens in the world.

16. This is global competency:  The knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to navigate and succeed in today’s interconnected world.  Globally competent individuals are life-long learners, have an appreciation for cultural differences, an ability to understand and consider multiple perspectives, critical and comparative thinking skills, problem solving abilities, comfort with ambiguity and change, and understand globally significant issues.  Good thinkers & problem solvers, not just good test- takers  Students learn how to think rather than what to think about critical global and community issues.

17. Global Students will…  Investigate the world beyond one’s own immediate environment, framing significant problems and conducting well-crafted and age-appropriate research  Recognize perspectives, others’ and one’s own, while articulating and explaining such perspectives thoughtfully and respectfully.  Communicate ideas effectively with diverse audiences, bridging geographic, linguistic, ideological and cultural barriers.  Take action to improve conditions viewing oneself as a player in the world and participating reflectively.

18. Here’s How Global Competency works…

23. How do we put global competency into action?  International teleconferences (Global Nomads)  Exchange programs  One-week February/April break trips abroad  International service trips and programs  Academic World Quest  Teacher Exchange/Education program  Partnership with state international organizations (World Affairs Council of NH)

24. What else can we do?  Establish a global competency committee (PLC)  Modify the curriculum, globalize courses  Establish a global studies diploma (GSD) program  Invite globally-focused speakers and performers  Participate in globally-focused service projects  Encourage establishment of globally focused extra-curricular activities and clubs i.e. International Club  Hold globally focused movie nights/events  Create an International Week

25. Resources:  worldsavvy.org  asiasociety.org  IREX – Teachers for Global Classrooms  Primarysource.org  World Affair Council of NH

26. Next Stop…the World Global Competency is our ticket!