Teaching Global Citizenship
Region 13 Global Citizenship Mini-Conference 5/16/16
Today's Objectives
Content Objectives
Create a common definition of Global Citizenship
Identify methods for teaching Global Citizenship
Showcase Talk, Read, Talk, Write strategy by Nancy Motley
Language Objectives
Speak with and listen to others to create a common definition of global citizenship
Read to identify methods for teaching about global citizenship
Write a brief editorial on how you will teach global citizenship in your classroom / district
TALK 1: Respond to a Visual
Creating a Common Definition - Tech Alternative
READ: Pay Attention To...
...definitions
...teaching ideas
As you read, highlight parts of the text that you’ve been directed to Pay Attention To - these highlights are your PAT list.
Article: What is Global Citizenship?
TALK #2: Check-in Conversation
Each small group will discuss your highlights together as a way to check-in about key concepts from the text.
Possible sentence stem:
One phrase that I highlighted was …. because it defined global citizenship by...
WRITE: Make a Claim with Evidence
You will write a brief editorial to respond to the following prompt:
What is global citizenship and how can we teach it in our classrooms?
Your evidence can be from the reading and the conversations that you’ve had with your groups.
Additional Resources
Beyond Borders: What It Means to Be a Global Citizen
What is Global Citizenship?
Global Citizenship: What Are We Talking About and Why Does It Matter?
Melanie Kirchhof
Email: melanie.kirchhof@austinisd.org
Location: 1111 West 6th Street, Austin, TX, United States
Phone: 512-414-1274
Twitter: @Mrs_Kirchhof