Course Overview

On behalf of the U.S. Department of State and IREX, welcome to Global Education 101!

Global Education 101 is an interactive open online course designed to support educators with the introductory knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to prepare their students - and themselves - for success in our interconnected communities, country, and world.

How do you prepare students to be successful in a rapidly changing world? Globally competent students are those who can combine disciplinary content knowledge with ways of thinking that empower them to ask critical questions, analyze multiple perspectives, and solve problems. ¹Developing global competence means developing skills in critical thinking, understanding different points of view, working with people from different cultures, and adapting to rapidly changing environments. Global Education 101 is an introductory course designed to cultivate globally competent educators across the country by building a foundational understanding of global competence and teach practical strategies for incorporating it into the classroom. Throughout the course, you will hear directly from elementary and secondary teachers from urban, suburban and rural areas about global education in their classrooms. This self-paced multi-media course includes readings, videos, interactive group discussions, classroom activities, and quizzes.

*Please review the important information on the following pages before beginning.*
What to Expect During the Course	About the Course Designers
New to Canvas?	Let's Begin! Take me to Module One!

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