In the Global Classroom: Book 2

Global education is a relatively new term in the education world. It brings together two strands of educational thinking: worldmindedness and child-centeredness. This document offers strategies for implementing global education into the curriculum by considering its infusion and integration. Activities presented in the book offer ideas and strategies for providing a participatory learning environment in the global classroom and focuses on different goals such as building self-esteem, encouraging students to exchange personal information, and contributing to the learning process. Chapters include: (1) "A Friendly Classroom for a Small Planet"; (2) "Peace"; (3) "Rights and Responsibilities"; (4) "Equity"; (5) "Economics, Development, and Global Justice"; (6) "Citizenship"; and (7)"Mass Media." (YDS)