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Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface - John F Maisto Introduction - Barbara G Burch A Framework for Teacher Education in Global Perspectives - Merry M Merryfield Earth Systems Education - Victor J Mayer A Case Study of a Globally Oriented Science Education Program Teachers¿ Perspectives on School/University Collaboration in Global Education - Timothy Dove, James Norris, and Dawn Shinew Cross-Cultural Experiences in Teacher Education Courses - Cynthia Tyson et al Reflections and Advice from American and African Teachers Assessing Teachers for Learner-Centered Global Education - Giselle O Martin-Kniep Student Teaching Overseas - Craig Kissock Infusing Global Perspectives throughout a Secondary Social Studies Program - Angene H Wilson Professional Development in Global Education - Jane A Boston Building Faculty Commitment for Global Education - Roland Case and Walter Werner The Dean¿s Role in Infusing Global Perspectives throughout a College of Education - Elaine Jarchow Appendix - Sarah Pickert Global Education InfoGuide ...
