Synopsis "Global Education: Research & Writing on Global Issues (in English)"
This is the most comprehensive book available on Global Education and how to research & write about Global Issues. This booklet includes: (1) Objectives & Themes of Global Education; (2) Lesson Plans for researching & writing about a global issue; (3) Ideas for a Semester or Year Course in Global Issues; (4) Question & note-taking Worksheets for students; (5) Research & Writing Guidelines with grading rubric; (6) Learning Objectives & Teaching Approaches; (7) Critical Thinking questions, discussion guidelines and glossary; (8) References & Resources; Also included is a large comprehensive Outline of Global Topics & Issues for research & writing. Young people want to know more about different kinds of people, cultures, places, and the problematic issues of the world, such as environmental and climate problems, world hunger, poverty, water shortages, human rights violations, and social conflicts. They also want to learn about solutions to these problems. Yet students tend to get their information about what's happening in the world from the TV and Internet. Therefore, teachers have a responsibility in educating youth about global issues, including how to think critically about what is true from popular media, internet and news. Teachers need to help students learn how to research, question, think about, and critically evaluate information sources, while also respecting different perspectives. Moreover, students need to learn about global problems and how to participate in resolving them. Students need to develop their own thinking skills and explore their own values, as well as acquire the confidence and skills to confront and democratically change what is wrong or unjust in the world. Students also need to develop their communication and rational argument skills, in order to effectively inform and debate about significant issues, while also giving thought and respect to other people's viewpoints. This booklet gives a structure and key objectives for student research on a global issue and how to coherently writing about it. Also included are worksheets, writing guidelines, critical thinking questions, student learning objectives, teaching approaches, global themes, plus a comprehensive outline of global topics.
