The Global Search for Education: Learning to Live Together
“It’s important for schools to begin by setting a tone that values and leverages diversity as an asset, across all aspects of teaching and learning. This cannot be an ‘add on’ or a checklist, but rather an ongoing effort marked by continuous learning and reflection.” — Dana Mortenson Teaching in a Global Landscape – Mindful Multiculturalism in Today’s Classroom was the timely theme of...
The Global Search for Education: Being Global – An International Pre-Graduate Program
“We want students to be well informed and prepared before they apply to their top choice graduate schools.” — Tom Rock Economies around the world continue to promote intercultural exchanges and study abroad. “Students mobility is at the highest level that I have ever seen it,” comments Tom Rock, Associate Provost for Enrollment Services at Teachers College, Columbia University. The US has always been...
Around the World in 30 Days – October 2014
C. M. Rubin’s global education report from Latin America, Canada, Africa and China This past month in The Global Search for Education, I talked to global education leaders working at the frontiers of their fields to gather new perspectives on some of our greatest concerns in education today. Talking to educators from Latin America, Canada, Africa and China gave me a richer perspective on a number of the debates that we are...
The Global Search for Education: What the World Can Learn from Latin America
“Latino students should feel proud of their mathematical and cultural heritage, and move in unison with their host country as we co-create a culture that values mathematical ideas. That should be the goal of any mathematics education agenda.” — Hector Rosario The largest percentage of foreign-born residents in the United States come from South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. In 28 states, more...
The Global Search for Education: Head, Heart, Soul, and Frankenstein
“How do we pick up the pieces and build a new text that creates and adds meaning to Shelley’s novel?” — Erick Gordon To explore and remix Shelley’s Frankenstein in a multi-media context is currently the creative challenge for 13 teachers from around the world and 13 New York City high school students at Teachers College, Columbia University. The Common Core Curriculum Standards have curtailed the study of...
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