Rose-anne Camilleri eTwinning Ambassador rocamtnor@gmail.com

Something about myself – Obtained a Bachelor in Education (Hons.)

Class teacher for a number of years in Maltese

primary schools.

Currently am an eLearning Support teacher

(visiting Maltese primary schools).

Obtained an MSc in eLearning (University of

Ulster – Ireland)

An eTwinning ambassador

Studying and doing research in a PhD

programme in eResearch & Technology

Enhanced learning with the University of

Lancaster.

Mother of 2 teenagers.

Tell us something about yourself

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Country…

Age range of students….

Have you been involved in eTwinning projects…

Your expectations for this seminar….

Issues we will be covering: What is globalisation/global education/interculturality? Why global education? Preparing students for a globalized society – 21st century skills. Integrating eTwinning . Challenges.

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and tell us what

Global Education

means for you.

Globalisation: is a phenomenon taking place all across the globe as people of different nations communicate and interact more efficiently through technology.

Some definitions:

Global education: International issues and diverse cultures are increasingly being introduced in the classroom, becoming global citizens, learning 21st century skills etc…

Interculturality :

is the interaction of people from different cultural backgrounds using authentic language appropriately in a way that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the cultures. It is the ability to experience the culture of another person and to be open minded, interested, and curious about that person and culture.

Various scholars perceive this as incorporating:

• multiple perspectives

• comprehension and appreciation of cultures

• knowledge of global issues

• the world as interrelated systems.

Hanvey (1982), Merryfield (1997), Kirkwood (2001)

The face of education today has

changed dramatically. Students

are facing a global society which

is interconnected. Thus the

importance of global education in

curricula.

Elements which make up

global education and 21st century skills:

Flexibility to adapt to changing technologies

Encourages critical thinking

Problem-solving

Global awareness, justice

Social responsibility

Human rights

Peace

Open mindedness

Resistance to stereo typing

Cross-cultural communication

Collaboration

Digital skills

Preparing the future citizen

These are all essentially integrated

in eTwinning projects.

Intercultural interactions promote

these elements and in effect

eTwinning contributes towards the

enhancement and development of

global education.

Create intercultural awareness

Understanding

Critical reflection

Informed Action

Sustainable change in the

society

But the most important

element – the key factor - for

all this to be a success is:

The TEACHER

Teachers have a very important role in global

education they are agents of change

facilitating and inspiring this enhancement

and transformation. Teachers do not just teach but inspire and arouse curiosity.

Curiosity then brings about learning in a

natural way: it is the engine of achievement.

Challenges? What challenges do you encounter or

perceive?

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• Lack of support in schools.

• No teacher preparation for in student

teacher programmes,for global

education, interculturality.

• Lack of technical support/ training in

use of digital tools.

GENE - http://gene.eu/ (2001) GENE – Global Education Network Europe – is the network of Ministries and Agencies with national responsibility for Global Education in European countries.

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21) was founded in 2002 as a coalition bringing together the business community, education leaders, and policymakers to position 21st century readiness at the center of US K-12 education and to kick-start a national conversation on the importance of 21st century skills for all students.

The Framework for 21st Century Learning

http://www.p21.org/index.php

http://www.globaleducation.edu.au/ This website tackles global education across Australian schools. Australian curriculum Professional Learning Teaching Strategies School Case Studies

http://www.globaleducationconference.com/

malala.org

The heart of global education is enabling young people to participate in shaping a better, shared future for the world.

It emphasises the unity and interdependence of human society,

developing a sense of self and appreciation of cultural diversity, affirmation of social justice and human rights.

It promotes positive values and assists students to take

responsibility for their actions and to see themselves as global citizens who can contribute to a more peaceful world.

eTwinning plays a major role in all this as it the tool which equips young people with technological skills and above all awareness of a multicultural society : within a context with which students can identify and make sense.

Competencies which resonate with twenty-first century skills are stepping-stones to a successful future in a global society*.

[*Castek, J., Leu, D. J., Coiro, J., Gort, M., Henry, L. A., & Lima, C. O. (2007). Developing New Literacies Among Multilingual Learners in the Elementary Grades. In Technology-based learning environments for young English learners: Connections in and out of school. (pp. 111–154). Mahwah NJ: Erlbaum. ]

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