If it's an older class, one way may be to make them read Thomas Friedman's "The World is Flat". That should be a wake-up call.
For any age, bring in speakers representing other groups, not native to the community in which your school is located. Give the kids a chance to see someone of another race or culture speak intelligently about any topic (science, culture, etc). They will see that people of other cultures are 'normal' like they are. Outside groups tend to be demonized....until we see them in-person.
The only way to expose students who live in less diverse communities on globalization is by having us as teachers along with guest speakers and the exposure of globalization online, would be great first hand exposure to the outside and very diverse world that we live in. It is important for students to understand that we are not just one type of person, that we are all human beings living in the same world and that we should all respect and understand one another. By doing so educating ALL our students about globalization and not just the ones who live in less diverse communities would be very effective so that everyone is on the same page. We shouldn't just be focusing on the ones who live in less diverse communities because we don't know what any of our students know or if they even acknowledge what globalization is. Therefore we should be educating everyone about it because to be honest, i grew up in a very diverse community and i didn't know anything about globalization until i took this class.
We acknowledge the importance by bringing these students into the global community with a vengeance. A way to do this would be communicating with other students in different parts of the globe via the Internet, initiating exchanges in art, ideas, homework and more. Podcasting. Another is discussing the production process of different types of merchandise from beginning to end all the while emphasizing the idea of our positive interconnectiveness. Getting the children involved in international projects, Rotary Club International, March of Dimes or Unicef, would be an enriching experience further expanding the idea of the global concept. The planet is getting smaller and smaller and they must develop the skills necessary to be able to survive successfully. This is not only beneficial for the children. If they do well we all flourish.
In the 1960's we saw integration in our schools where separate was not equal when it came to education of different races. Beginning in the late 1970's we saw the same happen regarding people with disabilities. Now we have the integration of the entire world into each other's societies, and nobody has to leave their own home. The internet has brought the diversity of the world into our living rooms (bedrooms, studies, attics, basements, ...) and more importantly our schools. We often fear that which we do not understand, but through knowledge and exposure, what we once knew of as foriegn is not nearly as scary as we had supposed. Breaking the barriers of fear and prejudice are within the realm of the internet and teachers who can utilize it. Teachers who are capable of initiating their students to the different and often beautiful world that surrounds us will help to create that global student in even the more remote areas of the world.
Students from less diverse communities are, by definition, sheltered and often live in very ethnocentric worlds. In this regard globalization and diversity needs to be brought to them.
Simply it is necessary to increase their contact with the world within their own communities. Having instructors from different ethnic backgrounds is a start, as well as initiating projects that spark interest in the world and its inter connective relationship.
We must teach the very meaning of GLOBALIZATION, and explain that this interconnectivity can be:
Industrial Financial Political Informational Cultural Ecological
We need to make it relevant to their worlds. Educators must look for the ways these students' lives are ALREADY connected to the world, despite their isolation, and bring out these connections.
Finally, we have to promote visits "in and out of the village." Travel and study abroad programs are perhaps the most effective ways to do this. I speak for myself. I was raised in an extremely homogenous place, but after studying abroad in my junior year of college, my view toward the world, myself and my own community changed drastically.
I wish this changed started earlier than college. I wish more opportunities existed throughout my elementary and post elementary education.
First we have to understand the definition of “Globalization” we all talk about globalization but do we really know or understand what it means. There are several definitions of the word so how do we know which one to use. I choose “Globalization as Universalization” as the closest version of what we are proposing. Then we have to become comfortable with the word and the definition of the word before we can introduce this concept to our students. Most of our students come from different cultures and some of them are financially disadvantaged, some of them do not even have access to a computer at home. In order for educators to introduce globalization to our students we will have to get access to computers, as this would be the most engaging and fastest way of reaching people around the globe. We should encourage our students to make friends around the world not only in their immediate communities. Our students use text as a form of communication so just imagine them reaching out to other students their age in another country and learning about their culture then reporting to the class what they learned about their friend. We have an opportunity to introduce unite students all over the world and we have to form this unity as consciously as we know how to. I have had the opportunity of traveling to and living in different countries so I am aware of the cultural differences that abound. For instance I lived in Paramaribo, Suriname for ten years; and the first time I had to go to a government office I received a shock. The woman behind the counter said to me in perfect English, “You are here now and if you want something from me then you have to speak my language” and she went right back to speaking Dutch. All I could do was to walk away because there was no way I could understand her. I decided that I would teach myself to speak the language or I would have to leave. I lived there for ten years. After that I traveled to Trinidad & Tobago, Brazil, French Guiana and other Caribbean countries before migrating to the US so I have had a taste of other cultures which have helped shape me as a an educator.
It is incredible important to make sure to expose students to the diversities of the world outside. If the students live in a less diverse community there are some ways to expose them to what is out there.
I agree with some of the other people that have commented here guest speakers would help out a lot. Have people from other countries come in and teach them about what else is out there. Also maybe show some videos from around the world to help them experienc what other plasses are like and see how other people actually live and how they work and what they do for fun. Maybe even a research project were a student has to reasearch a certain group of people.
This can be achieved through good planning on the part of the teacher. Technology unfies the world. Students can become aware of other cultures in several ways. Firstly, they can have guest speakers from other countries coming into their schools to address issues related to other people. Secondly, the teacher can use documentaries on live in other countries and have the students watch and present scenarios relevant to whatever is being presented. Thirdly, the Internet is a marvellous tool that brings world into the classroom. The students should be allowed tgo maximize all effort in research other cultures. This will give them a good understanding of globalization.
Distance learning can be a great connector for children who live in less diverse communities. Connecting with children from other communities is very important. Living in the digital age can allow children of different backgrounds to come together. If we can't meet them in person distance learning can the next best thing. This kind of communication can allow children to talk and to see how we are not that different after all.
It is imporant to acknowledge the importance of globalization for all communities. It starts with education and the power of the internet. These technologies give us the visuals and texts that open up communications all over the world.
How do we acknowledge the importance of globalization for children who live in less diverse communities?
Children who live in less divers communities are at a disadvantage because they are not learning to get along with people of all cultures. I remember clearly when my first daughter was about three I was shopping in a predominantly all white neighborhood (I am Black), as I always did, when a white child about the same age saw my daughter and stared at her as though she was a strange organism. Well I did not interfere and neither did the other mother. Before long they were talking and playing in the store. Yes, people must be exposed to people of all races and cultures inorder to learn to appreciate each other and work together. I would expose them to books written by authors of different cultures and bring in people from different walsk of life to introduce them to importance of globalization.
I think that these days it doesn't really matter if our children aren't actually living in a diverse community, if we can encourage the development and participation in a cyber community our kinds can have all of the benefits of diversity right from their homes. Multimedia tools and the Internet allow for all sorts of exchanges of ideas.I don't think we need to do much to make them understand the importance of globalization because we can create a truly global environment for them with todays technology. What I mean to say is that being part of a community that is not very divers does not have to mean that our children need not be exposed to different cultures and people.
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If it's an older class, one way may be to make them read Thomas Friedman's "The World is Flat". That should be a wake-up call.
For any age, bring in speakers representing other groups, not native to the community in which your school is located. Give the kids a chance to see someone of another race or culture speak intelligently about any topic (science, culture, etc). They will see that people of other cultures are 'normal' like they are. Outside groups tend to be demonized....until we see them
in-person.
The only way to expose students who live in less diverse communities on globalization is by having us as teachers along with guest speakers and the exposure of globalization online, would be great first hand exposure to the outside and very diverse world that we live in. It is important for students to understand that we are not just one type of person, that we are all human beings living in the same world and that we should all respect and understand one another. By doing so educating ALL our students about globalization and not just the ones who live in less diverse communities would be very effective so that everyone is on the same page. We shouldn't just be focusing on the ones who live in less diverse communities because we don't know what any of our students know or if they even acknowledge what globalization is. Therefore we should be educating everyone about it because to be honest, i grew up in a very diverse community and i didn't know anything about globalization until i took this class.
We acknowledge the importance by bringing these students into the global community with a vengeance. A way to do this would be communicating with other students in different parts of the globe via the Internet, initiating exchanges in art, ideas, homework and more. Podcasting. Another is discussing the production process of different types of merchandise from beginning to end all the while emphasizing the idea of our positive interconnectiveness. Getting the children involved in international projects, Rotary Club International, March of Dimes or Unicef, would be an enriching experience further expanding the idea of the global concept. The planet is getting smaller and smaller and they must develop the skills necessary to be able to survive successfully. This is not only beneficial for the children. If they do well we all flourish.
In the 1960's we saw integration in our schools where separate was not equal when it came to education of different races.
Beginning in the late 1970's we saw the same happen regarding people with disabilities.
Now we have the integration of the entire world into each other's societies, and nobody has to leave their own home. The internet has brought the diversity of the world into our living rooms (bedrooms, studies, attics, basements, ...) and more importantly our schools.
We often fear that which we do not understand, but through knowledge and exposure, what we once knew of as foriegn is not nearly as scary as we had supposed.
Breaking the barriers of fear and prejudice are within the realm of the internet and teachers who can utilize it.
Teachers who are capable of initiating their students to the different and often beautiful world that surrounds us will help to create that global student in even the more remote areas of the world.
Students from less diverse communities are, by definition, sheltered and often live in very ethnocentric worlds. In this regard globalization and diversity needs to be brought to them.
Simply it is necessary to increase their contact with the world within their own communities. Having instructors from different ethnic backgrounds is a start, as well as initiating projects that spark interest in the world and its inter connective relationship.
We must teach the very meaning of GLOBALIZATION, and explain that this interconnectivity can be:
Industrial
Financial
Political
Informational
Cultural
Ecological
We need to make it relevant to their worlds. Educators must look for the ways these students' lives are ALREADY connected to the world, despite their isolation, and bring out these connections.
Finally, we have to promote visits "in and out of the village." Travel and study abroad programs are perhaps the most effective ways to do this. I speak for myself. I was raised in an extremely homogenous place, but after studying abroad in my junior year of college, my view toward the world, myself and my own community changed drastically.
I wish this changed started earlier than college. I wish more opportunities existed throughout my elementary and post elementary education.
First we have to understand the definition of “Globalization” we all talk about globalization but do we really know or understand what it means. There are several definitions of the word so how do we know which one to use. I choose “Globalization as Universalization” as the closest version of what we are proposing.
Then we have to become comfortable with the word and the definition of the word before we can introduce this concept to our students. Most of our students come from different cultures and some of them are financially disadvantaged, some of them do not even have access to a computer at home.
In order for educators to introduce globalization to our students we will have to get access to computers, as this would be the most engaging and fastest way of reaching people around the globe. We should encourage our students to make friends around the world not only in their immediate communities. Our students use text as a form of communication so just imagine them reaching out to other students their age in another country and learning about their culture then reporting to the class what they learned about their friend. We have an opportunity to introduce unite students all over the world and we have to form this unity as consciously as we know how to.
I have had the opportunity of traveling to and living in different countries so I am aware of the cultural differences that abound. For instance I lived in Paramaribo, Suriname for ten years; and the first time I had to go to a government office I received a shock. The woman behind the counter said to me in perfect English, “You are here now and if you want something from me then you have to speak my language” and she went right back to speaking Dutch. All I could do was to walk away because there was no way I could understand her. I decided that I would teach myself to speak the language or I would have to leave. I lived there for ten years. After that I traveled to Trinidad & Tobago, Brazil, French Guiana and other Caribbean countries before migrating to the US so I have had a taste of other cultures which have helped shape me as a an educator.
References
1.http://www.infed.org/biblio/defining_globalization.htm
2.http://searchcio.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid19_gci925944,00.html
It is incredible important to make sure to expose students to the diversities of the world outside. If the students live in a less diverse community there are some ways to expose them to what is out there.
I agree with some of the other people that have commented here guest speakers would help out a lot. Have people from other countries come in and teach them about what else is out there. Also maybe show some videos from around the world to help them experienc what other plasses are like and see how other people actually live and how they work and what they do for fun. Maybe even a research project were a student has to reasearch a certain group of people.
This can be achieved through good planning on the part of the teacher. Technology unfies the world. Students can become aware of other cultures in several ways. Firstly, they can have guest speakers from other countries coming into their schools to address issues related to other people. Secondly, the teacher can use documentaries on live in other countries and have the students watch and present scenarios relevant to whatever is being presented. Thirdly, the Internet is a marvellous tool that brings world into the classroom. The students should be allowed tgo maximize all effort in research other cultures. This will give them a good understanding of globalization.
Distance learning can be a great connector for children who live in less diverse communities. Connecting with children from other communities is very important. Living in the digital age can allow children of different backgrounds to come together. If we can't meet them in person distance learning can the next best thing. This kind of communication can allow children to talk and to see how we are not that different after all.
It is imporant to acknowledge the importance of globalization for all communities. It starts with education and the power of the internet. These technologies give us the visuals and texts that open up communications all over the world.
How do we acknowledge the importance of globalization for children who live in less diverse communities?
Children who live in less divers communities are at a disadvantage because they are not learning to get along with people of all cultures. I remember clearly when my first daughter was about three I was shopping in a predominantly all white neighborhood (I am Black), as I always did, when a white child about the same age saw my daughter and stared at her as though she was a strange organism. Well I did not interfere and neither did the other mother. Before long they were talking and playing in the store. Yes, people must be exposed to people of all races and cultures inorder to learn to appreciate each other and work together. I would expose them to books written by authors of different cultures and bring in people from different walsk of life to introduce them to importance of globalization.
I think that these days it doesn't really matter if our children aren't actually living in a diverse community, if we can encourage the development and participation in a cyber community our kinds can have all of the benefits of diversity right from their homes. Multimedia tools and the Internet allow for all sorts of exchanges of ideas.I don't think we need to do much to make them understand the importance of globalization because we can create a truly global environment for them with todays technology. What I mean to say is that being part of a community that is not very divers does not have to mean that our children need not be exposed to different cultures and people.
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