In the link list on the right, I have included several opportunities for funded teacher travel. Here are some that I have personally participated in and are WONDERFUL!
Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms- I participated in the Fulbright TGC program throughout 2018-2019 school year. TGC is a year-long professional development opportunity for K-12 teachers in the U.S. to develop skills to prepare students for a competitive global economy. During the program, I learned how to bring an international perspective to my school through targeted training with an intense online course, experience abroad in Colombia, and global collaboration with host teachers around the world.
Fund for Teachers- In 2015, my school's art teacher and I embarked on a journey we called Teach Me Bridges, based on intense student interest in a local bridge project. It completely changed the way we looked at cross-curricular unit planning. We study bridge design at universities and from experts in Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and France. After dramatically increasing our content knowledge, we developed a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math unit centered around the aesthetics and engineering of ancient and modern bridges around the world. How was all this funded? Fund for Teachers! The application process is intense, but so very worth it. Individuals are eligible for up to $5,000 for self-designed professional development and teams are eligible for up to $10,000. I encourage to start your application early. They are available in early October are are due at the end of January each year. Here are a few of my other FFT tips.
Transatlantic Outreach Program- In early 2016, I found the GOLD MINE of Social Studies and STEM resources that TOP offers for FREE on their website. After using their lessons to connect modern Germany to my history, math, and science classes, I applied for their TOP Study Tour Program. In 2017, I participated in a two week study tour of Germany with 14 other amazing teachers. My study tour focused on social studies topics from Germany's past to today. I loved it that we not only visited site pertaining to WWII, but also visited schools working to integrate refugees in a compassionate and positive manner. Upon return, I found several ways to incorporate about modern Germany into my classroom. One of the lessons I developed based on my study tour can be found for free on my Teachers Pay Teachers site. (PS- all my resources there are free.) The TOP application process was straightforward and clear. While the format is online, you do mail the application in to the TOP office in Washington D.C. For this reason, I suggest you give yourself several days cushion to get everything complete and checked before mailing it off. If you are interested, you can check out my other suggestions for an awesome TOP application here.Community Resources
Global Ties Alabama- Through this organization, I have made friendships with people all over the world. This mission of GTA is to promote international relationships through citizen diplomacy and enrich Alabama's education, commerce, and global awareness. The mission is supported by its core values of respect, friendships, collaboration, lifelong learning, multicultural diversity, and globalization.
Alabama Association of International Educators- Learn more about teaching with an international perspective in Alabama and about teaching internationally at the annual AAIE conference in the spring.
Teaching Traveling- One of my favorite resources for Global Education is Teaching Traveling. Here, educators from around the world share lessons and resources for adding a global element into your classroom lessons. Through great stories and images, this site inspires me to take every lesson I teach and work to add a "global twist."
Globalized Standards
K-12 Global Competence Grade-Level Indicators- Global Competence Outcomes are divided by Attitudes, Skills, and Knowledge of global learning. This resource breaks standards down by grade level and explains how to integrate the learning spirals into lessons.
- Understanding- demonstrate an understanding of global concepts.
- Investigating- conduct research from primary and secondary sources to investigate global concepts.
- Connecting- work effectively and respectfully with diverse peers, assuming responsibility for collaborative work while valuing individual contributions; demonstrate relationships between global concepts, leading to understanding about the complexities of each.
- Integrating- synthesize information from multiple sources to present to diverse audiences on global concepts
Globalized Unit Plan
Does it feel overwhelming to think about creating entire units about global education? Just do what I did- take it one lesson at a time. I encourage you to start small. Take lessons that you already teach and find a global connection. I was surprised how easy it was to incorporate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into my science and math lessons. Teach SDGs is a great website for teacher resources and global collaboration.
Summary of Unit Plan: Using the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals as a foundation, students will learn about sustainable, purposeful, and inclusive architecture. Each student will use the Engineering Design Process (Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve) to design his/her dream school. The lessons in this unit incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). Students will have freedom when creating their school designs, but must include sustainable building materials, alternative energy sources for power, and a design that welcomes diverse groups of students.
Technology Tools for Global Education from the Asia Society
Click HERE to find resources to connect with educators abroad, find more professional development for teachers, hot topics in global media, extending learning and after school resources, making global and local connections, finding international guest speakers, locate resources for global student research, and learn about curriculum technology tools.
Buncee: Create and share projects or participate in the global pen pal program.
Geo Badges: Aims to improve the geographic literacy and have fun!
Kahoot!: Create, share, and play learning games and take learning quizzes.
Padlet: Virtual corkboard for sharing projects and sticky note communications.
Voxer: Share, plan, and discuss global projects.
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