Global Awareness and Diversity in the ClassroomTara Patterson, MSA

Professional Development LeadRegion 2

2013 Summer Institutes | Changing Teacher Practice Changing Student Outcomes

Design Studio Session

NCEES: Global Awareness and Diversity in the Classroom

2013 Summer Institutes | Changing Teacher Practice Changing Student Outcomes

Design Studio Session

NCEES

Global Awareness

P21 Framework

P21 Definition

Why Global Awareness?

World Savvy: 2012 Global Competency Survey

1 Ekklesia Journal, March 2, 2010, Global Education is Key to Reducing Apathy

Research shows that students who learn “about global issues are more than twice as likely to see the point of personally undertaking social action. Global learning encourages awareness and critical thought about issues such as poverty, climate change, different religions and cultures as well as world trade and politics,” 1 and students who are educated about global issues, from multiple perspectives, are more likely to exhibit tolerance and acceptance of religious, cultural, and ethnic diversity, and demonstrate increased empathy for individuals.

What Does Global Awareness Look Like?

• P21 Skills Maps• Housed on www.p21.org• Result of hundreds of hours of research,development and feedbackfrom educators and business leaders across thenation.

2013 Summer Institutes | Changing Teacher Practice Changing Student Outcomes

Design Studio Session

NCEES

Diversity

Student Outcomes

Support Systems

P21 Framework

Teaching “Diversity” – A Place to Begin

Building positive identities and a respect for differences means weaving diversity into the fabric of children's everyday lives. Working with families is an important first step in helping children accept, understand, and value their rich and varied world.

Janet Gonzalez-Mena – Writer, Expert, Consultant on Early Childhood Education

What is Diversity?

http://www.sonoma.edu/newscenter/diversity.png

Diversity – How Do We Begin?

• Addressing Diversity

• Developing Cultural Sensitivity

• Getting to Know Families

• Learning to Appreciate Differences• Teaching Children to Value Diversity

Diversity in the Classroom

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yprbmGHKNg

Core Content

Integrate activities that

emphasize cultural

awareness

Choose materials that reflect

diversity (videos, posters, books) and challenge stereotypes

Incorporate different points

of view

Diversity is an asset – Get

parents involved!

Facilitate learning outside of the classroom

Questions?

Contact Information

Tara Patterson, MSA

PD Lead Consultant

Region 2

(252) 342-1510

tara.patterson@dpi.nc.gov