Global classroom

High school students need to be more knowledgeable about world global issues and able to communicate across cultures and languages.This includes science, culture,sports and politics. The globalization of business, the advances in technology, and the acceleration of migration increasingly require the ability to work on a global scale. Students must come out of school globally competent, prepared to compete, connect, and cooperate with their generation around the world. Parents, teachers, policymakers, and business leaders have begun to respond to this reality and are seeking to redesign education to focus on learning for the 21st century.

According to "21st cenrury schools":

 

What are global competencies - Students show t hey are global competent when they show  knowledge and skills to understand they act creatively and innovatively on issues of global significance.  Here are a few examples:

• Environmental sustainability.
• Population growth.
• Economic development.
• Global conflict and cooperation.
• Health and human development.
• Human rights.
• Cultural identity and diversity. ("21st century schools"  On: 14 March From: http://www.21stcenturyschools.com/Global_Classroom.htm)

 Students should demonstrate through their work how they:

• Investigate the world beyond their immediate environment.
• Recognize their own and others’ perspectives.
• Communicate their ideas effectively and with diverse audiences.
• Translate their ideas and findings into appropriate actions to improve conditions  ( "21st century schools"  On: 14 March From: http://www.21stcenturyschools.com/Global_Classroom.htm)

References:
"21st century schools"  On: 14 March 2012 From: http://www.21stcenturyschools.com/Global_Classroom.htm