3 Great Films for Teaching About Globalization and Modernization
Scene from the Iranian film "Children of Heaven." Photo Credit: Miramax Films With the advent of modern mass communication and world tourism, dramatic change has come to nations and cultures which had previously seen little change for centuries.
What are the universal human rights? - Benedetta Berti
Interested in knowing a bit more about international Human Rights Law? In the past decades, the general principles enunciated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights have given life to a body of law: international human right law. Among the key documents that expand on the UN UDHR are the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which, together with the UDHR, form the so-called “International Bill of rights.” Take a look at the ‘core’ human rights instruments and at the UN bodies set up to protect human rights and monitor their implementation.
Open educational resources (OERs)
There is no one, standard definition of open educational resources. However, the following broad definition of OERs from OER Commons seems to be generally accepted by the community: 'Open educational resources are teaching and learning materials that are freely available online for everyone to use, whether you are an instructor, student or self-learner. Examples of OER include: full courses, course modules, syllabi, lectures, homework assignments, quizzes, lab and classroom activities, pedagogical materials, games, simulations, and many more resources contained in digital media collections from around the world.'
Read Around the World
My kids and I have had fun taking two imaginary trips around the world. Our imaginary trips have consisted of choosing a new continent every couple of weeks and reading stories set in that continent. During our second trip, I compiled booklists of the very best books I could find and posted booklists and reviews here at Delightful Children’s Books.
Using MyFitnessPal With Students
Are you looking for tools to help students visualize healthy food choices? Or looking for applications for math, science, or nutrition lessons. You might look into checking out one of my current favorite apps, MyFitnessPal. MyFitnessPal is a free app that allows users to track daily food intake and exercise. The large nutrition database includes over 5 million foods, which makes it easy for users to analyze nutrients, calories, vitamins, track patterns and find out what their diet is missing or what needs to be adjusted.
Provide specific learner guidance and support for flexible learning
Positioning questions To what extent do learners understand the importance of being an effective and efficient flexible learner? To what extent are flexible learning capabilities incorporated into academic, personal and professional development planning and reflective practice? Do learners have access to tools and resources to diagnose and develop their flexible learning capabilities? Indicators of high flexibility
Resources and Downloads for Global Competence
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Sustainable Palm Oil
WWF-Australia has been working to promote the transition away from conventional palm oil production to Certified Sustainable Palm Oil that conserves forests, protects species, and secures livelihoods. This unit supports students to inquire into conventional palm oil production and the move to sustainable palm oil. Students develop an understanding... Read more » WWF-Australia has been working to promote the transition away from conventional palm oil production to Certified Sustainable Palm Oil that conserves forests, protects species, and secures livelihoods. This unit supports students to inquire into conventional palm oil production and the move to sustainable palm oil.
Pronunciation Pro
Welcome to my Pronunciation Pro YouTube channel! You'll find a lot of videos that teach you how to speak English clearly and confidently in the American English accent! I post new pronunciation videos every Monday!--so make sure you subscribe to my channel so you don't miss out!
A Model School Focuses on Students Taking Global Action
John Stanford International School has been a model for developing global awareness curricula. Now they've expanded their lessons to teach students how to take action to help others. The Green Team (above) is just one of the ways that students at John Stanford International School take action to help address global issues.
11 Resources For Service Learning
(Editor’s Note: Updated January 13, 2016) While the iconic leader, Martin Luther King, Jr., will long be remembered for his focus on the civil rights movement, his peaceful activism extended beyond issues of race to include other problems in society, such as poverty. He believed deeply in the power of a united community and in creating a better future for everyone, and so it’s no surprise that we celebrate his legacy with a “Day of Service.”
What is selective reading and how to practice it?
People read all the time. With the development of technology, everyone has something to keep them busy, whether those are text messages, news, magazines or books. Advertisements, posters, notifications – all of these use text to deliver the information needed. However, people tend to say, that they read less comparing to before. Is this so indeed?
Students Put Global Skills to Work
This is the second of a two-part series about the Global Student Leaders Summit in Shanghai that brought together several hundred students from the United States and China in March. Developed by EF Educational Tours, the event offers teens an immersive experience in cross-cultural collaboration. Read about the global education themes that emerged at the summit in in my earlier post. Today, some American students offer their reflections about how experiences like this help to prepare them for the challenges ahead. The Global Student Leaders Summit brought together high school students from 26 U.S. states, 16 cities from across China, plus a smattering of other locations.
