Resources to help you get started
Here are resources to help you begin implementing global education in your own classroom. Resources listed are both within the Bozeman community and beyond.
MONTANA RESOURCES
This organization supports global learning by training teachers each year as several state-wide institutes. Additionally they offer trips to Turkey for teachers to learn more about the culture. They also sponsor the Academic Worldquest competition for students to complete in global and current events knowledge.
This organization creates relationships between cities in Montana and cities around the world. These relationships allow teachers to connect to teachers around the world. Teachers can explore their current sister state or city, or work with their local government office to forge a new connection.
This website focuses on citizen diplomacy and offers several programs that connect citizens and students in Montana with people around the world. Several of my students have been involved in the Iraqi Youth Exchange and Youth Ambassador programs and have spoken highly about their experiences.
Montana State University-The local state university offers many opportunities for global connections, here are a few:
This office offers a number of ways Montanans can engage with people from around the world. Teachers may host an international teacher in their classroom or citizens may simply choose to connect with an international university student once a month.
This local chapter of EWB provides opportunities for students and citizens to travel around the world focusing on various engineering projects such as clean water access. University participants are more than willing to speak to classrooms about their projects and experiences internationally.
These groups offer the opportunity to learn more about cultures around the world. Teachers may wish to arrange a guest speaker, or simply attend the International Food Bazaar held every spring.
This office endeavors to educate people about the range of religious beliefs and practices around the world. They offer many great speakers throughout the school year.
According to their website, this organization "Inspires MSU students to become leaders who serve as catalysts for positive change." This organization exemplifies the key components of global education by demonstrating how people take action. Additionally, they offer inspiring speakers from around the world each school year.
This organization works with international MSU students on language skills. Teachers may seek instructional strategies or connect personally with an international student.
Headquartered in Bozeman, the CAI builds schools for girls around the world in developing and war-torn nations. The organization is a resource for teachers wishing to connect with a school, sponsor a school or student through service projects, or learn more about their programs through guest speakers.
This organization is also headquartered in Bozeman and connects U.S. citizens with various projects in Nepal. Again, an excellent example of the concepts of global citizenship, especially "take action," this program offers a variety of ways students and teachers can get involved.
Yet another admirable international organization headquartered in Bozeman. This organization supports children in Uganda orphaned by civil war and AIDS. There are a number of opportunities for students and teachers to connect and help out.
RESOURCES BEYOND MONTANA
This program allows teachers to learn more about global education through in intense online course and field experience in one of seven countries. The application process begins at the first of each year and applications are due in March.
A comprehensive list of organizations and websites that offer global learning opportunities and support.
Program focused on connecting students and teachers through brain-friendly, e-learning opportunities.
Organization which connects teachers with volunteers who wish to share international experiences and projects.
A great article with helpful tips and links.
MONTANA RESOURCES
This organization supports global learning by training teachers each year as several state-wide institutes. Additionally they offer trips to Turkey for teachers to learn more about the culture. They also sponsor the Academic Worldquest competition for students to complete in global and current events knowledge.
This organization creates relationships between cities in Montana and cities around the world. These relationships allow teachers to connect to teachers around the world. Teachers can explore their current sister state or city, or work with their local government office to forge a new connection.
This website focuses on citizen diplomacy and offers several programs that connect citizens and students in Montana with people around the world. Several of my students have been involved in the Iraqi Youth Exchange and Youth Ambassador programs and have spoken highly about their experiences.
Montana State University-The local state university offers many opportunities for global connections, here are a few:
This office offers a number of ways Montanans can engage with people from around the world. Teachers may host an international teacher in their classroom or citizens may simply choose to connect with an international university student once a month.
This local chapter of EWB provides opportunities for students and citizens to travel around the world focusing on various engineering projects such as clean water access. University participants are more than willing to speak to classrooms about their projects and experiences internationally.
These groups offer the opportunity to learn more about cultures around the world. Teachers may wish to arrange a guest speaker, or simply attend the International Food Bazaar held every spring.
This office endeavors to educate people about the range of religious beliefs and practices around the world. They offer many great speakers throughout the school year.
According to their website, this organization "Inspires MSU students to become leaders who serve as catalysts for positive change." This organization exemplifies the key components of global education by demonstrating how people take action. Additionally, they offer inspiring speakers from around the world each school year.
This organization works with international MSU students on language skills. Teachers may seek instructional strategies or connect personally with an international student.
Headquartered in Bozeman, the CAI builds schools for girls around the world in developing and war-torn nations. The organization is a resource for teachers wishing to connect with a school, sponsor a school or student through service projects, or learn more about their programs through guest speakers.
This organization is also headquartered in Bozeman and connects U.S. citizens with various projects in Nepal. Again, an excellent example of the concepts of global citizenship, especially "take action," this program offers a variety of ways students and teachers can get involved.
Yet another admirable international organization headquartered in Bozeman. This organization supports children in Uganda orphaned by civil war and AIDS. There are a number of opportunities for students and teachers to connect and help out.
RESOURCES BEYOND MONTANA
This program allows teachers to learn more about global education through in intense online course and field experience in one of seven countries. The application process begins at the first of each year and applications are due in March.
A comprehensive list of organizations and websites that offer global learning opportunities and support.
Program focused on connecting students and teachers through brain-friendly, e-learning opportunities.
Organization which connects teachers with volunteers who wish to share international experiences and projects.
A great article with helpful tips and links.
