An Introduction to Global Education...
My initial introduction to Global Education began several years ago when I started working with international teachers through the Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA). The purpose of TEA is to bring outstanding secondary school teachers from around the globe to the U.S to further develop experise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills, and increase their knowledge about the U.S. These teachers spend several intense months taking university courses (in my area, at California State University, Chico) and working in public schools.
Through the TEA Program I have had the privledge of working with teachers from India, El Salvador, Ukraine, Columbia, and Pakistan to name a few. Working collaboratively with the TEA fellows, we share curriculum, assessments, and general knowledge about the education systems in our countries. The TEA fellows observe, participate, and teach. In addition, my family and I enjoy hosting the international guests for dinners and fun, allowing them to see a "real" American home and family. There is no doubt it is a positive, worthwhile program for the TEA fellows, American teachers and students, and my own children. I have formed many special bonds over the years and continue to keep in touch and collaborate with most of my partner teachers.
Click here to learn more about the Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA).
Through the TEA Program I have had the privledge of working with teachers from India, El Salvador, Ukraine, Columbia, and Pakistan to name a few. Working collaboratively with the TEA fellows, we share curriculum, assessments, and general knowledge about the education systems in our countries. The TEA fellows observe, participate, and teach. In addition, my family and I enjoy hosting the international guests for dinners and fun, allowing them to see a "real" American home and family. There is no doubt it is a positive, worthwhile program for the TEA fellows, American teachers and students, and my own children. I have formed many special bonds over the years and continue to keep in touch and collaborate with most of my partner teachers.
Click here to learn more about the Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA).
Teachers for Global Classrooms (TGC)
Because of my involvement with the TEA Program, I learned about an amazing opportunity, the Teachers for Global Classrooms Program. The purpose of the TGC Program is to provide U.S. secondary teachers with professional development opportunities, primarily aimed at globalizing teaching and learning in the classroom. The TGC Program is part of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, administered by IREX (International Research and Exchanges Board).
The TGC Program requires the following once selected: 1) completion of an intense eight week online course designed to teach about Global Education and its application, 2) a pre-Global Education Symposium in Washington, DC, 3) a two week international fellowship after completing course work (countries included Brazil, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, and Ukraine), 4) completion of a Capstone Project, and 5) a post-Global Education Symposium in Washington, DC.
Through the course of the TGC Program, there are opportunities to meet and discuss with experienced teachers and professors, to reflect on meaningful readings, and build professional relationships. While the international fellowship is certainly the biggest highlight, everything seems to prepare for both the experience and the reflection and application once home. The TGC Program makes us even better teachers.
Click here to learn more about the Teachers for Global Classrooms Program (TGC).
The TGC Program requires the following once selected: 1) completion of an intense eight week online course designed to teach about Global Education and its application, 2) a pre-Global Education Symposium in Washington, DC, 3) a two week international fellowship after completing course work (countries included Brazil, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, and Ukraine), 4) completion of a Capstone Project, and 5) a post-Global Education Symposium in Washington, DC.
Through the course of the TGC Program, there are opportunities to meet and discuss with experienced teachers and professors, to reflect on meaningful readings, and build professional relationships. While the international fellowship is certainly the biggest highlight, everything seems to prepare for both the experience and the reflection and application once home. The TGC Program makes us even better teachers.
Click here to learn more about the Teachers for Global Classrooms Program (TGC).