Preparing Teachers to Teach Global Perspectives : A Handbook for Teacher Educators

In today′s global village, the ability to relate to people from other cultures is becoming increasingly important for all those involved in education. Designed for teacher trainers, this book will help in shaping and assessing teacher preparation programmes from a global perspective. The book offers: a clear conceptual framework for the exploration of global perspectives; an insightful guide for establishing goals, objectives and rationale; a working definition of global education; and a rich collection of case studies that can be translated into a variety of settings.

James Norris, Dawn Shinew 4. Cross-Cultural Experiences in Teacher Education Courses: Reflections and Advice From American and African Teachers; Cynthia Tyson, Patricia Benton, Barbara Christenson, Anku Golloh, Ousmane Traore 5. Assessing Teachers for Learner-Centered Global Education; Giselle O. Martin-Kniep 6. Student Teaching Overseas; Craig Kissock 7. Infusing Global Perspectives Throughout a Secondary Social Studies Program; Angene H. Wilson 8. Professional Development in Global Education; Jane A. Boston 9. Building Faculty Commitment for Global Education; Roland Case, Walter Werner 10. The Dean′s Role in Infusing Global Perspectives Throughout a College of Education; Elaine Jarchow Appendix: Global Education Info Guide; Sarah Pickert Index Subject: WEBXTP: Teaching & Professional Development