What is Global Competence?

According to a policy brief by the National Education Association:

"Global Competence refers to the acquisition of in-depth knowledge and understanding of international issues, an appreciation of and ability to learn and work with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, proficiency in a foreign language, and skills to function productively in an interdependent world community."*

*taken from: http://www.nea.org/assets/docs/HE/PB28A_Global_Competence11.pdf

What does Global Competence look like?

Investigate the World

Students investigate the world beyond their immediate environment.

Communicate Ideas

Students communicate their ideas effectively with diverse audiences.

Recognize Perspectives

Students recognize their own and others' perspectives.

Take Action

Students translate their ideas into appropriate action to improve conditions.

global competency = global citizenship

Global Citizenship

What is global citizenship?  "It is a way of living that recognises our world is an increasingly complex web of connections and interdependencies. One in which our choices and actions may have repercussions for people and communities locally, nationally or internationally."*

What is a global citizen?

Taken from the website cited below*, a global citizen is someone who:
  • is aware of the wider world and has a sense of their own role as a world citizen
  • respects and values diversity
  • has an understanding of how the world works
  • is outraged by social injustice
  • participates in the community at a range of levels, from the local to the global
  • is willing to act to make the world a more equitable and sustainable place
  • takes responsibility for their actions

​*​http://www.ideas-forum.org.uk/about-us/global-citizenship

Why is Global Citizenship necessary?

"Global citizenship nurtures personal respect and respect for others, wherever they live. It encourages individuals to think deeply and critically about what is equitable and just, and what will minimise harm to our planet. Exploring global citizenship themes help learners grow more confident in standing up for their beliefs, and more skilled in evaluating the ethics and impact of their decisions."*
​*Taken from the following website: ​http://www.ideas-forum.org.uk/about-us/global-citizenship

"But, I'm an American!  Why do I need to be "globally competent" and a "global citizen"?"

            “Being a global citizen is not about forgetting or diminishing our natural citizenship to our home countries, but rather is about having a world view that is open and broad enough to include and value people from every country and every corner of the globe!”
                                                                                                                  -Monsieur Hawkins

Great Article on the Importance of Multicultural Experience:

http://www.fastcompany.com/3043220/why-people-with-multicultural-experience-are-more-creative