Global Education connects students academically, culturally, and emotionally. Students learn to think critically, examine attitudes and values, and work rigorously to care about one another using a world wide lens.
Students who develop global competence continuously develop skills that will equip them to lead and thrive cross culturally in diverse groups.
According to the Asia Society globally competent students have skills and knowledge that enable them to
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I constantly strive to become more globally competent and incorporate lessons with global texts in my library curriculum. Here are a few books that have enticed my students to become curious and enthusiastic about characters who share fascinating global perspectives. Curious conversation will get you started!
1. Mama Miti: Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya by Donna Jo Napoli
2. Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table by Jacqueline Briggs Martin
3. Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles by Philippe Cousteau and Deborah Hopkinson.
4. One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia by Miranda Paul
5. Ada's Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay by Susan Hood
6. Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campoy
7. We are Water Protectors by Carole Linstrom and Michaela Goade
8. Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah by Laurie Ann Thompson
9. Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho
10. The Most Beautiful Thing by Kao Kalia Yang
11. Watercress by Andrea Wang
12. Pacho Nacho by Silvia Lopez
13. Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
14. Lubna and Pebble by Wendy Meddour
15. What is a Refugee by Elis Gravel
16. Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard
17. Dad's Favorite Cookie by Gu-mi Jeong
18. Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando by Andrea Wang
19. My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quietero
20. Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Mendez
21. The Proudest Blue: The Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad
22. The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson
23. Home Is in Between by Mitali Perkins
24. Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o
We Need Diverse Books is another great resource for materials.
Students who develop global competence continuously develop skills that will equip them to lead and thrive cross culturally in diverse groups.
According to the Asia Society globally competent students have skills and knowledge that enable them to
- Investigate the world
- Recognize perspectives
- Communicate ideas
- Take action
GET THE CONVERSATION STARTED WITH READ ALOUDS!
I constantly strive to become more globally competent and incorporate lessons with global texts in my library curriculum. Here are a few books that have enticed my students to become curious and enthusiastic about characters who share fascinating global perspectives. Curious conversation will get you started!
1. Mama Miti: Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya by Donna Jo Napoli
2. Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table by Jacqueline Briggs Martin
3. Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles by Philippe Cousteau and Deborah Hopkinson.
4. One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia by Miranda Paul
5. Ada's Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay by Susan Hood
6. Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campoy
7. We are Water Protectors by Carole Linstrom and Michaela Goade
8. Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah by Laurie Ann Thompson
9. Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho
10. The Most Beautiful Thing by Kao Kalia Yang
11. Watercress by Andrea Wang
12. Pacho Nacho by Silvia Lopez
13. Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
14. Lubna and Pebble by Wendy Meddour
15. What is a Refugee by Elis Gravel
16. Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard
17. Dad's Favorite Cookie by Gu-mi Jeong
18. Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando by Andrea Wang
19. My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quietero
20. Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Mendez
21. The Proudest Blue: The Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad
22. The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson
23. Home Is in Between by Mitali Perkins
24. Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o
We Need Diverse Books is another great resource for materials.