NEW PROGRAM!
Global Education Certificate
Two-semester, Web-based program
Semester 1: Nine weeks, February 15-April 23, 2010 (no class March 15-19)
Semester 2: Nine weeks, June 21-August 20, 2010
Download the registration form.
The Global Education Certificate program is a two-semester, Web-based program designed to provide teachers with a broad field of study that explores the urgent need for global education in schools. Led by master teachers, participants will examine the historical and cultural foundations of issues and events from a global perspective and best practices for incorporating global education into the K-12 curriculum.
Through a critical study of global events, teachers will learn to instill global perspectives into their classrooms and foster a sense of global citizenship and an appreciation of the interdependence of the world’s diverse people among their students.
Why study global education?
In today’s increasingly interconnected world, it has never been more imperative for American schools to incorporate global education into their curriculum. As we prepare students for the global marketplace and for their future roles as global citizens who must confront a host of new challenges, it is critical that students understand other cultures and respect and acknowledge divergent perspectives. Educational reform that encompasses the infusion of global education into the K-12 education system is vital to the health and success of the 21st century global community.
Who should attend?
Teachers who:
- Are interested in thinking critically about and increasing their content knowledge of pertinent global issues
- Believe students should understand and embrace their future roles as global leaders and citizens
- Are committed to infusing global perspectives into K-12 curriculum
- Want to connect with like-minded educators around the globe
Participant expectations:
- Commit approximately four hours per week to the course
- Complete weekly course work, including pertinent readings, assignments, and online participation in webinars, discussion boards and chats
Participation: The program will be both asynchronous and synchronous. Approximately 80 percent of the course will be asynchronous in nature, so participation can take place at times best suited for the individual. Approximately 20 percent of the course will be synchronous (live discussion or webinars) at a specific date and time. Synchronous sessions will be announced in the course syllabus and will take into account time zones and needs of participants wherever possible.
Participants will demonstrate their acquired knowledge through their active involvement with course discussion boards, webinars and live chats. Additionally, they will submit weekly assignments and the capstone project in a timely manner as detailed by the course syllabus.
Participants will receive 36 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits per semester or 3.6 Continuing Education Units (CEU) per semester.
Master teachers: Instruction will be led by master teachers experienced in incorporating global education into the K-12 curriculum. Each semester will consist of various curriculum modules led by the following master teachers:
Jennifer Gigliotti
Jay Harmon
Steve Hreha
Ken Keller
Steve Popp
Scheduled Topics To Be Addressed:
(Topics and presenters are subject to change)
- Educating for global competence - global education history and rationale
- Global education in practice
- The global economy
- Trade with China throughout world history
- Resource conflicts
- Environmental degradation
- Population and migration issues
- Human rights and social justice
- case study: Chechnya and the caucuses
- case study: Sudan
- case study: Burma/Myanmar
- case study: Iran
- case study: Mexico
- The Concept and Nature of Global Education
- Understanding Religion and Cultural Practice
Tuition: $1,050 ($525 per semester). Participants can divide the tuition into two payments for a $25 surcharge. Choose the payment plan option on the registration form. The first payment of $550 is due at registration; the second payment of $525 is due by June 1, 2010.
Registration: Download the registration form. Limited space is available. Register early to ensure your spot.
The Global Education Certificate is awarded after the completion of both semesters and the submission of a capstone project. To fulfill the capstone project, participants will create a unit of curriculum that explores a global issue of their choice. Specific guidelines for the capstone project will be provided to participants at a later date. Final classroom materials will be uploaded to a digital curriculum library which will be made available for all educators worldwide.
Acknowledgment of enrollment: Once your completed enrollment is received, you will either be enrolled in the course or placed on a waiting list if the course has filled. In either case, you will receive written notification from Rice at your home address within 15 days of receipt of your registration. Please contact our office, 713-348-6031, if you do not receive notification from us. You may need to check with your school or district administrative office to ensure the registration was sent.
Course cancellation policy: Although we make every effort to maintain the published schedule of classes, events such as insufficient enrollment or instructor illness may require a schedule adjustment or cancellation. We will notify registrants of any change in the published information.
Refund Policy: Full refunds for course tuition will be issued for cancellations received via e-mail or fax by January 15, 2010. Refunds for cancellations received January 16 through February 5 will be issued only if a replacement can be found for you, and a 20 percent processing fee will be deducted from your refund. No refunds will be issued after February 5. There is a $30 charge for all checks returned for insufficient funds.
Technical requirements: Because this is a Web-based program, all participants must have access to a computer with Internet access. At a minimum, students should have speakers connected to their computer so they can hear the instructor during live chats and webinars. Minimum requirements and skills required are given below:
Minimum Requirements
- Internet access on a PC or MAC
- Memory: 64 MB memory with RAM
- Sound card/speakers
- Keyboard and mouse
*Further technical requirements coming soon.
Skills Required
Course participants should have a basic knowledge of the following:
- Sending and receiving e-mail
- A working knowledge of the Internet
- Proficiency in Word processing
- Basic knowledge of computer operation
- Willingness to produce and share content
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies:
Telephone: 713-348-6031
Fax: 713-348-5213
E-mail: teachers@rice.edu
Web site: teachers.rice.edu