World View's Partners' Workshop 2009:
A one-day workshop exploring globalization issues

August 20, 2009

at East McDowell Junior High School
Marion, North Carolina

This program is designed for K-12 educators of all levels and subjects. We will explore how our world is
changing in the twenty-first century and how global themes can be infused into schools and classrooms.
Teachers attending the entire workshop and completing the necessary reading and study guide will earn 1 CEU.

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Program subject to change. Last updated: 3 August 2009

 

8:00 Registration

8:45 Welcome
Ira Trollinger, McDowell County Schools
Robert Phay, World View

9:00 Globalization: Its Impact on the World and the U.S.
Melissa Bartlett
NC State Board of Education

10:00 Traveling Abroad As a Life-Changing Experience
Michael Murray and McDowell County Educators
McDowell County Schools

10:45 Break

11:00 Concurrent Sessions I (global issues and strategies for integrating global content in teaching)

Grades K- 5:
1. Integrating Global Themes in an Elementary Classroom
Session Handouts
Megan Keiser, Education Consultant and doctoral student
Western Carolina University

2. Transforming Language Learning through Splash!
Mariella Mabe, Eastfield Elementary School
McDowell County Schools Language Immersion

Alan Young
Splash! Language Immersion

Grades K- 8:
3. Cultural Correspondents: Connecting Higher Education Study Abroad Students and Classrooms Through Technology
Jessica Mendez, NC in the World
Center for International Understanding

Grades 6- 8:
4. Global Education in the Middle School: Integrating Global Themes and Content Across the Curriculum
Penny Maguire, Education Consultant

Grades 4 -12
5. Teaching about Religion and Spirituality: Issues & Resources
Connie Green and Sandra Oldendorf
Appalachian State University

Grades 9 -12
6. Integrating Global Themes in a High School Classroom
Brett Haight, Olympic School of International Studies and Global Economics, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Concurrent Sessions (continued)--

Grades K-12:
7. El Cheapo's Guide to Budget Travel for Educators
Jim and Ramona McRae, former educators

8. How to Conduct a Socratic Seminar
Ira Trollinger
McDowell County Schools

9. VoiceThread: An Interactive Technology Session
http://www.aaronslutsky.com/vt/
Aaron Slutsky
McDowell County Schools

10. Teacher Tools and Strategies for a 21st Century Global Classroom
http://www.slideshare.net/ericcole/teacher-tools-and-strategies-for-a-21st-century
Eric Cole, East McDowell Junior High School
McDowell County Schools

11. Culture in the Mathematics Classroom
Chadd McGlone
Metametrics, Inc. and UNC at Chapel Hill

12. WNC Goes Global
 http://www.diversityed.org/digital-exhibits
http://www.diversityed.org/lending-library
http://www.diversityed.org/road-shows
Julia Shuster
Center for Diversity Education, UNC at Asheville

13. Reading to Think: 21st Century Literacy for the 21st Century Learner
Myla Harwood, East McDowell Junior High School
Stephanie Vestal, West McDowell Junior High School
McDowell County Schools

14. Carolina Navigators and Culture Kits
Session Handout and Library Info Sheet
Tara Muller, Carolina Navigators
UNC at Chapel Hill

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Concurrent Sessions II (repeat of Concurrent Sessions I)

2:00 A Case for Global Education in N.C.
William C. Harrison, Chairman
NC State Board of Education

3:00 21st Century Challenges and How Schools Should Respond
Robert Phay
World View

3:30 Adjourn