NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellows Class of 2014: Learning Plan

October Introduce yourself in the discussion thread on Ning (Deadline: November 14th) Complete pre-trip assessment (Deadline: November 30th) Explore the Ning site Log in and explore Rosetta Stone Sign up for BetterLesson.com and explore the Teachers for Global Competence Network Assignment 1, part 1: For this part only, it will be located on Ning readings and two questions for discussion (First posting date: November 25th. Deadline to respond: December 20th) Optional discussion about Chinese culture (Ning) International Education Week, November 11th-22nd Log in and explore the EF online course Assignment 1 (Deadline: December 20th) Self-guided learning on Rosetta Stone (30 minutes/week recommended) Optional discussion about Chinese culture (Ning) Assignment 1, part 2 Educating for Global Competence: Preparing our Youth to Engage the World, Chapters 2 & 7 and two questions for discussion (First posting date: January 19th. Deadline: February 1st) Self-guided learning on Rosetta Stone (30 minutes/week recommended) Optional discussion about Chinese culture (Ning) In-person workshop in Washington, DC February 5th-7th o February 5th, 3pm-8pm (dinner included) o February 6th, 8am-4:30pm o February 7th, 8am-1pm The NEA Foundations Salute to Excellence in Education Gala, February 7th, 6pm Assignment 2, modules 1 & 2 (Historical Overview and Cultural Traditions + Geography & Diversity) on EF online course readings and two questions for discussion (First posting date: 23rd. Deadline: April 14th) Webinar, led by Primary Source (Date TBD) Self-guided learning on Rosetta Stone (30 minutes/week recommended) Assignment 2, modules 3& 4 (Current Issues in China + China in the World) on EF online course readings and two questions for discussion (First posting date: 20th. Deadline: May 9th) Webinar, led by Primary Source (Date TBD) Self-guided learning on Rosetta Stone (30 minutes/week recommended) No required assignments International field experience in Beijing and Xian, China: (Tentative dates) June 20-30th Reflections and lesson plan development Lesson plan due on BetterLesson.com (Deadline: August 15th)

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NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship: Overview

Objectives At the completion of the NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship, participants will be able to: Increase self-awareness, build global awareness, and improve cross-cultural understanding. Acquire valuable resources and infuse global competence skills into the classroom and curriculum. Articulate what global competence is and advocate for why it is important to teach. Engage with scholarly materials and participate in stimulating discussions on Chinese history, culture, language, and contemporary issues. Maintain and be a part of a professional learning community focused on building and promoting global competence in public education.

Last Updated 11/7/13