International Education in a Globalized World
- Online and asynchronous
- This course will require between 7-10 hours of work per week
- Workload Rating: Standard
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to globalization theories, and an exploration of the latest trends, prospects, and challenges of international education in the 21st century. Historical and current conceptualizations of the role and purpose of international education will be explored.
Learning Outcomes
The primary learning outcomes for GDE/PME 852 are to:
- Gain confidence in leading conversations regarding globalization and education
- Develop a deeper understanding of what it means to be teaching in and amongst the forces of globalization
- Develop ideas that will help build classrooms in response to globalization
- Gain a wide variety of knowledge regarding K-12 international schooling
- Understand the international school student as an identity developing at the nexus of globalization forces, family interests, and educator’s interests
- Analyze international schools to assess the interplay of the dynamic forces above on the culture and purpose of the school
Assessments
Discussion Posts #2-7
(#2, 3, 4, 5, & 7 are 5% each; #6 is 10%)
Modules 1-5 (35%)
The International School and Globalization
The purpose of this assignment is to explore on a very practical level the influences of globalization on K-12 international education.
Module 2 (15%)
The Influence of Globalization on Teaching and Learning
The purpose of this assignment is to investigate the way globalization has shaped/continues to shape educational language and educational practices and mindsets.
Module 3 (20%)
Leading Discussions on Globalization as an Educational Force
This final assignment focuses on developing a resource that you can use to facilitate conversations about globalization in your professional context.
Closing Module (30%)
How does this course support learners outside K-12 teaching contexts?
The term international education in this course refers to K-12 international schools that recruit international teachers. The content is equally applicable for those who are interested in pursuing international teaching opportunities at higher education institutions. GDE/PME 852 and 853 are best suited for those looking to explore that nature of living and teaching in an international context.
Each student’s professional practice and goals are unique. We highly encourage students to reach out to their course instructors at the start of the term to discuss the relevance and application of course learning and assignments to their own learning goals and context of practice.