PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Global Education is a full semester 16-credit Grade 11 program focused on active citizenship.  A significant proportion of the program is spent outside of the classroom.  Students participate in a range of hands-on activities aimed at making a positive contribution to a variety of communities local and international ( a 2 -3  week international field study in Nicaragua, the second poorest nation in the western hemisphere.)  This is a unique opportunity to gain a global perspective combining local and global activities.
Students are expected to complete all requirements for English 11, Civics 11 (Social Studies 11 equivalent), Independent Directed Studies 12, and Global Education 12.

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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

• Identify current global issues, trends, and developments.
• Identify different perspectives and become aware of how views (including their own view of the world) are shaped by culture, nationality, race, gender, socio-economic class and era.
• Understand the concept of change, the implications of change, the levels at which change can occur, and the forces that can prevent different kinds of change from taking place.
• Develop the critical analysis skills required to detect bias in the media, in resources, and in what they hear in class.  Students will gain the skills, processes, and procedures that enable them to think, co-operate, and act while guided by their own decisions.
• Develop the ability to appreciate and learn from diverse perspectives and cultures while developing respect for the rights, feelings, and dignity of others.
• Learn about the basic make-up (geography, history, culture, art, language, economics, politics, religions, etc) of Nicaragua.
• Apply organizational skills in the planning and implementation of their individual community project.  Students gain real world work experience through this project.
• Practice research skills, presentation skills, and communication skills through assignments, fieldwork, and pre and post trip presentations.
• Gain insight into the roles of and opportunities with international agencies and NGO's such as the United Nations, Free the Children, The Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, etc.

 

TEACHING STRATEGIES TO BE USED

• lectures and small and large group discussions and debates
• critical thinking exercises through critical questions
• speakers from relevant agencies and local organizations
• international field study participation
• hands-on activities aimed at making a positive contribution to our planet

Students will be expected to demonstrate learning to the teacher, to peers, and in public forums through:

• Researched presentations, oral, paper and electronic
• Public Exhibition
• Creative writing
• Journals
• Artwork, photos, music 

 

EVALUATION

A student’s mark will be based on a combination of traditional pen and paper assignments and tests, portfolio assessment, and involvement (attendance, participation, citizenship, initiative, responsibility, organizational skills, teamwork, etc.).  Civic Studies 11 includes a standardized provincial exam that makes up 20% of the Civic Studies final course mark.  Student evaluation will be conducted; by the teacher, through peer assessment, and through student self-assessment. Reporting of student progress for this program will occur concurrently with the existing school reporting periods.  The mid term report is in the form of a student led conference.

 FIELD STUDY FEES

1. Field Study Fees: approximately $2750.   Plus cost of Travel Inoculations as required.

Students will be responsible for Field Study Fees.  Students are encouraged to discuss the Field Study Fee with their parents and come up with a realistic earning and savings plan as soon as they have been accepted into the program. (A bursary fund has been established by Global Ed Alumni and partial financial support may be available for those facing hardship.) Once students have been accepted into the program, a deposit of $550.00 will be required ($50.00 of which is a non-refundable processing fee).  This can be done in one or two post-dated cheques with the final deposit cheque being dated for June 27, 2011.  This money will be held in trust for the international field study on behalf of each student. Once tickets have been purchased that part of the fee becomes non-refundable.
 
ADDITIONAL NOTES
The Global Education program is a unique opportunity for students to explore global issues, learn about the field of international relations, and participate in a project based field study of a lifetime.  It is expected that students will act as positive ambassadors of School District No.22 in their dealings with any activity related to this program both within and outside of the school.
Students will also be expected to maintain positive behaviour, good grades, and excellent attendance in all of their classes prior to participation in the 2013 program.

For more information about GLOBAL EDUCATION
 please contact
Murray Sasges at:
Phone:  250-545-1348    Fax:  250-542-2028
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