Connecting Across Cultures - Global Education in Grades K-8

Informationen zum Autor Mary Ann Buchino, EdD, has worked at Nativity School for the past 23 years and has been intimately involved with the development of the global education program. Her strong interest in curriculum has led her to research methods for integrating global education as well as consultation on the topic and presentations at the state and regional levels.Bob Herring has been principal of Nativity School since 1984, where he developed and refined the global education program. He was awarded the National Distinguished Principal Award (2006) from the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the United States Department of Education. Klappentext In a world that is increasingly interconnected, it is important for students in the United States to develop an understanding and appreciation for the history, culture, and traditions of their peers in other nations. Connecting Across Cultures: Grades K-8 offers educators a roadmap to global education with proven, practical ways to modify the curriculum to prepare students to be contributing members of the global village. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Chapter 1 - Global Education Across the Curriculum Chapter 4 Chapter 2 - The Maps Program Chapter 5 Chapter 3 - Student Exchanges Chapter 6 Chapter 4 - Encouraging Teacher Support Chapter 7 Chapter 5 - Encouraging Parent Support Chapter 8 Epilogue Part 9 Appendixes Chapter 10 i. Sample Map Test Study Guide Chapter 11 ii. List of Exchanges Chapter 12 iii. Sample Memorandum of Understanding Chapter 13 iv. International School-to-School Experience Forms Chapter 14

Product details

• Authors: Mary Ann Buchino, Mary Ann Herring Buchino, Mary Ann/ Herring Buchino, Robert C Herring, Robert C. Herring, Herring Robert C.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 24.08.2011
• EAN: 9781607099901
• ISBN: 978-1-60709-990-1
• No. of pages: 90
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 13 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General, Primary & middle schools, Pre-school & kindergarten, Multicultural education, Pre-school and kindergarten, Primary and middle schools, Educational strategies and policy, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Elementary