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This TED Talk, by Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, conveys the message that our understanding is limited when we rely on a single perspective or narrative. We should seek out diverse stories, engage with different viewpoints, and avoid reducing complex realities to simplistic generalizations. This is particularly relevant in today's globalized and interconnected world, where our ability to empathize and understand one another is crucial for building meaningful relationships and fostering a more inclusive society.
Project Zero Thinking Routines refers to a set of educational tools and strategies developed by researchers at Project Zero, a research group at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Project Zero focuses on studying and improving education through various innovative approaches and frameworks. Each Thinking Routine is designed to guide learners through a specific pattern of thinking, often involving questions, discussions, observations, and reflections.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), are a set of 17 interconnected goals established by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030. Visit the website to view the 17 goals that represent a comprehensive and ambitious target for achieving a better and more sustainable world for present and future generations, while emphasizing global cooperation.
The Four Domains of Global Competence
Each reputable source may identify domains of global competence slightly differently. These standard four domains support the progress of the Sustainable Development Goals. More information about these domains can be found from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
The Globally Competent Teaching Continuum
When helping students develop global competence skills, teachers should reflect on their own attitudes, knowledge, and skills for globally competent teaching. Check out this rubric to identify your strengths and "improvables" and commit to your next steps of becoming a more globally competent educator. We all have room for improvement, and small, progressive steps can make all the difference for students we impact.
The author of this website was a participant in Fulbright Teacher Exchanges, programs of the United States Department of State, administered by IREX. The views and information presented are the grantee's own and do not represent the views of the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright Program, or IREX.
