1. GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP GRANTS FACULTY SENATE PRESENTATION APRIL 20, 2010

3. Global Citizenship Grant 2010 END 200: U.S. & South African Public Education

4. Why South Africa? The Watson School of Education has a partnership with Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth South Africa.

6. Course description and objectives The Global Citizenship section of EDN 200 will focus on comparatively examining public education in two democratic countries--the United States and South Africa. – Students will describe the similarities and differences between U.S. and South African public education. – Students will compare & contrast teaching standards. – Students will examine No Child Left Behind and the South African national curriculum.

7. Course Assignments & Activities Technology components – Blackboard and Wimba – BLOG site Christopher Blake's Blog (sample)Christopher Blake's Blog – Teleconference with teachers at NMMU and from South African schools Analytical visual & auditory project that responds to the question: What is the purpose of public education in South Africa or the U.S.?

8. Thank you! To the International Program Advisory Committee (IPAC)