21st century learners engage in critical thinking and problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation and who can apply these skills as they grow into college and their career.
The world in which we live is larger than ever. Easy access to social media platforms and media brings the experiences and needs of global society to our fingertips. For this reason, it is important to prepare students––not only for their future education and career but also for their role in the world around them. Focusing on global awareness and civic literacy in the classroom helps children become informed about and prepared to respond to issues in their local community, in their country, and in countries around the world
Browse the resources below for ideas to incorporate global awareness and civic literacy into your lessons. Email or stop down if you would like to collaborate or discuss lesson ideas further. nquinn@rpschools.net
Participate works “with districts and schools around the world to prepare global-ready teachers and students” (para. 3). Through Global Gateway, Participate offers professional development, lesson plans, educational resources, and more to support teachers in effectively integrating global content into their curriculum.
The International Education and Resource Network (iEARN-USA) works to empower educators, students, and communities through global collaboration and transformative learning.
This resource provides information about global issues such as education, environmentalism, and human rights through lesson plans, essays, and videos.
TeachUNICEF provides global learning resources for grades PreK-12; It has designed these resources to engage students in explorations of social, political, and economic issues that impact the globe. These lessons are interdisciplinary, align to state and national educational standards, and cover topics ranging from child labor to poverty to gender equality.
TeachUNICEF provides global learning resources for grades PreK-12; It has designed these resources to engage students in explorations of social, political, and economic issues that impact the globe. These lessons are interdisciplinary, align to state and national educational standards, and cover topics ranging from child labor to poverty to gender equality.
Living Room Conversations is a vital resource to teach students (and ourselves!) to engage in civil conversations with those whom we disagree with.