Internationalization of Teacher Education at George Mason University
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WHAT IS T HE INT ERNA TIONALIZATION OF TEACHER EDUCA TION? LESSONS LEARNED, AVENUES TAKEN, TH E ROAD AHEAD
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Global Teacher Education's ED presentation on internationalization of teacher education at George Mason University to faculty and graduate students.
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Caitlin HaugenGlobal Teacher Education
George Mason University
American UniversityGlobal Education for Teachers
Collaborative
October 5, 2013
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FOUR TRENDS MOVING US TO A MORE GLOBALIZED SOCIETY
1. Economic2. Science and technology3. Security4. Changing demographics
Source: Stewart, V. (2007). Becoming Citizens of the World. Educational Leadership, 7 (64) p. 8-14.
OUR GRADUATES NEED TO BE ABLE TO…
• Sell to the world. • Buy from the world. • Work for international companies. • Manage employees from other cultures
and countries. • Collaborate with people all over the world
in joint ventures. • Tackle global problems, such as AIDS,
avian flu, pollution, and disaster recovery.
Source: Stewart, V. (2007). Becoming Citizens of the World. Educational Leadership, 7 (64) p. 8-14.
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CONCEPTUALIZING “INTERNATIONALIZATION”With a partner, finish these statements:
• Internationalization is….• Internationalization is not…
(In the context of teacher education).
CONCEPTUALIZING “INTERNATIONALIZATION”I N T E R N A T I O N A L I Z A T I O N
I S N O T …
• “Lone” faculty
• “Token” global course(s)
• Single experiences
• Multicultural education
• Done in isolation
• Focus on knowledge
I N T E R N A T I O N A L I Z A T I ON I S …
• Entire CoE – mission, strategic plan
• Infused throughout curriculum
• Students to deans
• Maximizes partnerships
• Goal of developing internationally minded educators expected to apply that knowledge to their teaching
Sources:Cordeiro, P. (2004). International Learning as Liberal Education: A Call for Internationalizing
Teacher Education. A paper presented at the International Council on Education for Teacing (ICET). Hong Kong.
Olmedo, I. & Harbon, L. (2010). Broadening our sights: Internationalizing teacher education for a global arena. Teaching Education, 1 (21) 75-88.
Shaklee, B. D. & Baily, S. (2012). Introduction: A Framework for Internationalizing Teacher Preparation. In Internationalizing Teacher Education in the United States, S. D. Shaklee and S. Baily (eds), p. 1 – 11.
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ABOUT: MISSIONA B O U T M I S S I O N
To ensure that U.S. teachers are properly trained to prepare our young people to cope and thrive in a globally-connected world. By partnering with colleges of education and professional bodies in the education and teacher preparation spaces, GTE will support the internationalization of teacher preparation programs by connecting professionals, as well as advancing and disseminating research and best practices.
Online community to support internationalization of colleges of education, especially teacher preparation programs.
“DISSEMINATING RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES.”
Theoretical lenses Global competence Internationalization
Examines how international dimension is infused into teaching, learning, and research.
Practice: Six case studies
S T R A T E G I E S A N D M E T H O D S
Overarching themes
What are others doing?
How can I do this?
Faculty and staff
Methods courses
Student experiences
Systemic change
T H E O R Y A N D P R A C T I C E
Miami University (Ohio)
“Leaders Matter” Align with strategic plan Faculty incentives
Appalachian State University
“Entrepreneurial Approach” Internationalize coursework Student teaching abroad Global/local partnerships
Michigan State University
“Campus Culture” Student requirement Faculty culture Global Educators Cohort
University of Maryland
“Location, Leadership, Liaising” Small beginnings GATE Fellows Colloquia/Policy Summit
UNC Charlotte
“Partnering to Bolster Experiences” Emphasize global experiences Partnerships
Enrich Experiences Resource Sharing
Indiana University
“Tradition, Culture, Leadership” Campus wide foundation Funding priority Global Gateway for Teachers
WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED…NO “ONE SIZE”
AVENUES TA
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AVENUES TAKEN…P A S T / P R E S E N T
Others ACE/CIGE AACTE NAFSA (LinkedIn) CADREI COEs, Scholars
GTE Site, advisory
committees
What else?
F U T U R E
Others ATE CIES
GTE Steering committee New content Fellowship Community
What do we need?
RESEARCH TRENDS
• Models for measuring global competence
• Conceptualizations of global competence
• Effects on teachers• Impact• Retention• Classroom practice
• Evidence• Pre-service to in-service• Classroom practices
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ELEMENTS OF INTERNATIONALIZATION
• Conceptualization• Acquire Global Content• Cross-Cultural Experiences• Pedagogy for Global Perspectives
Source: Merryfield, M. M. (1997). A Framework for Teacher Education in Global Perspectives. In Preparing Teachers to Teach Global Perspectives: A Handbook for Teacher Educators, M. M.Merryfield, E. Jarchow & S. Pickert (eds) p. 1 – 24.
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RESOURCES FOR GLOBALIZING COURSEWORKGTE’s Instructional Methods sectionNAFSA’s Resource Page
•Colloquium on Internationalizing Teacher Education•Merry Merryfield’s presentation from the 2010 colloquium (handout included).
Teacher Education Goes GlobalPreparing Teachers to Teach Global Perspectives (book)
Teacher Preparation for a Global AgeAsia Society’s Education resources
REFERENCES
Cordeiro, P. (2004). International Learning as Liberal Education: A Call for Internationalizing Teacher Education. A paper presented at the International Council on Education for Teacing (ICET).
Merryfield, M. M. (1997). A Framework for Teacher Education in Global Perspectives. In Preparing Teachers to Teach Global Perspectives: A Handbook for Teacher Educators, M. M.Merryfield, E. Jarchow & S. Pickert (eds) p. 1 – 24.
Olmedo, I. & Harbon, L. (2010). Broadening our sights: Internationalizing teacher education for a global arena. Teaching Education, 1 (21) 75-88.
Shaklee, B. D. & Baily, S. (2012). Introduction: A Framework for Internationalizing Teacher Preparation. In Internationalizing Teacher Education in the United States, S. D. Shaklee and S. Baily (eds), p. 1 – 11.
Stewart, V. (2007). Becoming Citizens of the World. Educational Leadership, 7 (64) p. 8-14.
