Following are resources that may be of special interest to teachers in Phoenix, Arizona; however, many may serve for brainstorming community resources around the world.
http://globalcompetencecertificate.org/admissions/ Classes and certification for special training and recognition of implementing global themes into your classroom are provided here. The classes are expensive; however, doing so may make you a leader in the global education movement.
http://www.newglobalcitizens.org/ Phoenix Union High School has partnered with this non-profit organization to bring global education curriculum to teachers throughout the district. Each school has at least one representative and some are embedding in their coursework, while some are offering as a club. There are many free resources and the founders of this club have connections to many groups throughout the world. There resources are definitely worth browsing.
http://www.irex.org/project/international-leaders-education-program-ilep-0 Arizona State University is one of four host universities for the International Leaders in Education Program. Teachers from countries throughout the world spend 5 months in the US, taking university classes, attending cultural activities, and working in a public high school. Central High School has been lucky enough to host 3 teachers, one from Ghana, one from Kenya and one from India who have each provided a unique perspective to our school culture.
https://pgs.clas.asu.edu/ Arizona State University's many colleges are all great resources for Phoenix and Tempe high schools. The school of Politics and Global Studies seems to be a close fit to the work we are doing at Central High School.
https://aecp.asu.edu/ Also, the American English and Culture Program offers services to many of Arizona State University's international students. The most impactful portion of all global education units is when students are able to make connections directly with people from other countries.
https://www.facebook.com/rooseveltgrowhousepage Growhouse is a quarter acre property in the heart of Downtown Phoenix' Roosevelt Row dedicated to urban farming, sustainability, and building community. Kenny Barrett, founder and owner, leads many urban vibrancy initiatives and involves Bioscience students every chance he can get. From learning to plant to weekend volunteer days to greenternships, the opportunities with Kenny and his connections is endless!
http://phxrenews.org/ A City of Phoenix initiative for renovating empty lots in the Downtown area, Phoenix Renews largest project is the creation of a refugee transition farm at Indian Steele Park. Our gardening club has a garden they attend there.
http://phoenixunion.schoolwires.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=313 Central High School offers a Global Studies magnet program led by John Gerace. THe GLobal Studies Program teaches students about world cultures, international relations, and global business. It is designed to give students opportunites to learn abour our increasingly interdependent world, and be prepared to find employment in an international field.
http://www.thunderbird.edu/ The Thunderbird School of Global Management is located at 59th avenue and Greenway and is one of the leading MBA programs in the world. While it has changed management a few times in the last few years, it potentially could be a great resource for connecting students to international visitors and getting resources for embedding global education across all courses.
http://www.prescott.edu/ Prescott College offers a unique experience with focuses on social justice, sustainability, education and more.
http://globalcompetencecertificate.org/admissions/ Classes and certification for special training and recognition of implementing global themes into your classroom are provided here. The classes are expensive; however, doing so may make you a leader in the global education movement.
http://www.newglobalcitizens.org/ Phoenix Union High School has partnered with this non-profit organization to bring global education curriculum to teachers throughout the district. Each school has at least one representative and some are embedding in their coursework, while some are offering as a club. There are many free resources and the founders of this club have connections to many groups throughout the world. There resources are definitely worth browsing.
http://www.irex.org/project/international-leaders-education-program-ilep-0 Arizona State University is one of four host universities for the International Leaders in Education Program. Teachers from countries throughout the world spend 5 months in the US, taking university classes, attending cultural activities, and working in a public high school. Central High School has been lucky enough to host 3 teachers, one from Ghana, one from Kenya and one from India who have each provided a unique perspective to our school culture.
https://pgs.clas.asu.edu/ Arizona State University's many colleges are all great resources for Phoenix and Tempe high schools. The school of Politics and Global Studies seems to be a close fit to the work we are doing at Central High School.
https://aecp.asu.edu/ Also, the American English and Culture Program offers services to many of Arizona State University's international students. The most impactful portion of all global education units is when students are able to make connections directly with people from other countries.
https://www.facebook.com/rooseveltgrowhousepage Growhouse is a quarter acre property in the heart of Downtown Phoenix' Roosevelt Row dedicated to urban farming, sustainability, and building community. Kenny Barrett, founder and owner, leads many urban vibrancy initiatives and involves Bioscience students every chance he can get. From learning to plant to weekend volunteer days to greenternships, the opportunities with Kenny and his connections is endless!
http://phxrenews.org/ A City of Phoenix initiative for renovating empty lots in the Downtown area, Phoenix Renews largest project is the creation of a refugee transition farm at Indian Steele Park. Our gardening club has a garden they attend there.
http://phoenixunion.schoolwires.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=313 Central High School offers a Global Studies magnet program led by John Gerace. THe GLobal Studies Program teaches students about world cultures, international relations, and global business. It is designed to give students opportunites to learn abour our increasingly interdependent world, and be prepared to find employment in an international field.
http://www.thunderbird.edu/ The Thunderbird School of Global Management is located at 59th avenue and Greenway and is one of the leading MBA programs in the world. While it has changed management a few times in the last few years, it potentially could be a great resource for connecting students to international visitors and getting resources for embedding global education across all courses.
http://www.prescott.edu/ Prescott College offers a unique experience with focuses on social justice, sustainability, education and more.
Disclaimer:
This is not an official U.S. Department of State website. The views and information presented are the grantee's own an do not represent the Teachers for Global Classrooms Program , IREX, or the U.S. Department of State.
Similarly, the views and information are my own and do not represent Central High School, Phoenix Union High School District, or the State of Arizona.
This is not an official U.S. Department of State website. The views and information presented are the grantee's own an do not represent the Teachers for Global Classrooms Program , IREX, or the U.S. Department of State.
Similarly, the views and information are my own and do not represent Central High School, Phoenix Union High School District, or the State of Arizona.