Gray’s Creek Elementary School Making Connections with a Global Perspective
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Gray’s Creek Elementary School
Making Connections with a Global Perspective
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Gray’s Creek Elementary SchoolMaking Connections with a Global Perspective
Growing Global Citizens
• Develop knowledge of other world regions and cultures
• Build awareness of international and global issues
• Establish skills to work effectively in cross-cultural environments
• Develop ability to communicate in multiple languages
• Model respect and concern for other cultures and people
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Growing Global Citizens
• Expose students to other cultures through guest speakers, research projects, and literature
• Establish professional communication with educators by utilizing resources such as video conferencing and VIF support system
• Develop a partnership with World View to support continued professional growth on global education and cultural opportunities
• Provide staff development consistent with county goals but with
flexibility for global initiative
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Grade level student learning focused on specific regions of the world:
• Kindergarten - North America • First Grade - Australia/Oceania• Second Grade - Asia• Third Grade - Africa• Fourth Grade - Europe• Fifth Grade - South America
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Three C’s of Globalization• Competition – building and applying skills in math, science, problem-solving, writing, speaking, and literacy to compete in a global environment
• Communication – developing skills in listening, speaking, writing, technology, and foreign languages to stretch our communication avenues to a global level
• Collaboration – modeling positive behaviors, teamwork, and on-going awareness of cultural differences and understanding global issues that are specific to us on a regional level, national level and global perspective
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Elements of a Global School
Environment• Clear commitment to global connections apparent in
sights and sounds within the school building
• Classroom reflects region being studied
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Curriculum and Instruction• Global connections integrated throughout the curriculum• Rigorous, demanding curriculum• Second language is part of core curriculum (K-1st = 5 times per week, 2nd-5th = 1 time per week)
• Art, music, and physical education include international traditions• Immersion in global themes, teachers working together
Elements of a Global School
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What is a global school?
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Culture
Quotes
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Elements of a Global SchoolLocal and Global Connections
• Certified teacher from VIF on each grade level
• Local partnerships with internationally-focused groups
• Sister schools
• Visits to classrooms by international guests
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Teachers from Around the World
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Cultural Assemblies
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Multi-Cultural Night
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Guest Speakers
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International Education Week
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Humanitarian Projects
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Elements of a Global SchoolTechnology and Resources
• Skype with schools abroad to share information, resources and ideas
• International books, magazines, music, multimedia in classrooms and library
• International theme reflected in classroom projects
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Making Connections Around the Word
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Classroom Projects
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Gray’s Creek Elementary School
Making Connections with a Global Perspective