According to Stacey Tornino (2016), here are 7 ways to encourage global discourse and perspectives in your classroom (adapted):
Include diverse texts from authors of varying global backgrounds
Teach the "other sides" of the story when teaching about history
Incorporate globalized projects
Share travel experiences
Network with other globally-minded educators
Apply for programs like FTGC, Fund for Teachers, etc.
Create partnerships with classrooms abroad
This list was compiled by Betty Soppelsa and Jennifer Manise (2015) (adapted).
Unpacking and understanding one's own culture and biases
Integrating global competencies into classroom curriculum
Allowing space for students to examine themselves and their role in the world
Using past and present real-life examples (from around the globe) to examine the challenges of humanity
Encouraging and uplifting the participation and values of all families in the school community, while also demonstrating cultural responsive methods for integrating family voice and choice
"Creating environments that encourage positive cross-cultural interaction"
Being an active voice for both local and global concerns
Encouraging students to take action for local and global concerns
Assessing students' global competence levels and finding ways opportunities for growth
Pursuing professional development and professional learning communities to further one's skill set as a global educator; advocating for global education and civic involvement