Teaching for Global Understanding in the 21st Century

Educators are increasingly aware that the challenges of our changing world will require students to think and learn in new ways. In addition to teaching core academic content, our schools need to cultivate key skills: global awareness, critical thinking, media literacy, collaboration, intercultural communication, technological ability, and civic engagement. Primary Source's summer course will explore the importance of such skills and will build a case for re-envisioning how we prepare students for an interconnected world. Participants will examine the global economy, the environment, health, social justice, education, and the globalization of culture. Interested participants should be willing to take on a leadership role in their districts and to be advocates for global education across disciplines and grade levels.

Institute Dates: July 26-30, 2010
Location: Boston College
Registration deadline: April 16, 2010
Fee: $500
Open to all K-12 educators

Visit www.primarysource.org/globaledsummer or contact Abby Detweiler (abby@primarysource.org) to register.

AMAZON WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS

This summer's Amazon Rainforest Workshop for Educators and Naturalists is July 1-9, 2010 at $1848 plus air.  Teachers work side-by-side with scientists on a 1/4-mile canopy walkway in one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet.  Program includes Science, Research, Culture, Conservation, and Service components, and on-line learning pre-trip support.

For details on this and other student group programs contact Frances Gatz, PhD., Environmental Expeditions at 800-669-6806 or frances@ee-link.net or visit www.travel2learn.com

Do you want to help address global challenges like poverty, hunger, conflict, climate change and access to education? 

Global Citizen Corps is an international youth leadership program that brings students together to make a difference. Over one year, Leaders work with Mercy Corps staff to get the training and tools to raise awareness and organize effective local actions that make a global impact.

Global Citizen Corps is free, it's fun and gives you the skills to make a difference! Be an inspiration. Real change happens one person at a time.

Applying is easy. Visit www.globalcitizencorps.org/leadership to apply and learn more about what Global Citizen Corps is all about.

The application deadline is April 30^th, 2010.  We are currently recruiting for US leaders.