Educating the Global Village: Including the Child in the World
The second edition of this internationally focused book is based on the authors' theme of “unity in diversity,” and encompasses twelve research-based principles that serve as a framework for bringing both global and multicultural education to preschool and school-age children. Around these principles, the authors build a broad-based set of teaching strategies that are inclusive of children with a wide range of learning styles, and that can be effectively used in such diverse venues as...
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The second edition of this internationally focused book is based on the authors' theme of “unity in diversity,” and encompasses twelve research-based principles that serve as a framework for bringing both global and multicultural education to preschool and school-age children. Around these principles, the authors build a broad-based set of teaching strategies that are inclusive of children with a wide range of learning styles, and that can be effectively used in such diverse venues as childcare and community centers, schools...even home-schooling situations.A three-part organization examines the continuing need for global education, the inclusion of diverse learners, and the implementation of a global education curriculum.For practicing and future teachers seeking the necessary theories and techniques to face the challenge of addressing global concerns, issues, and needs in the twenty-first century classroom.
PART I: THE NEED FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION CONTINUES. 1. What Is Global Education? 2. Who Are the World's Children? 3. The International Rights of the Child.PART II: INCLUDING DIVERSE LEARNERS. 4. Educating Children Around the World. 5. Culture, Learning, and Teaching. 6. Multicultural America.PART III: IMPLEMENTING A GLOBAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM. 7. Creating Community. 8. Including the World in the Curriculum. 9. Teaching Global Issues and Themes.10. Model Curriculum Themes.Conclusion.Appendix A: Resources for Teachers.Appendix B: Resources for Children.Appendix C: Internet Resources.Appendix D: Resources for Families.
