Global Competency/World Languages

Looking for global literature

Trying to add global literature to your classroom or lesson plans? Two resources from Primary Source guide teachers in adding multiple viewpoints through literature and stories to avoid the danger of “a single story” about cultures.

By |2016-06-23T09:34:51-04:00June 30, 2016|

Mapping the nation

With a million data points, the Asia Society’s interactive “Mapping the Nation” tool can help visually demonstrate for students the changing face of our country and our states in the face of globalization.

By |2016-06-23T09:40:52-04:00June 30, 2016|

Start with a question: What is culture?

This blog series features the NEA Foundation’s Global Learning Fellows, a cohort of educators who participated in a year-long supported learning experience on the VIF International Global Gateway platform to build global competency skills.

By |2016-06-30T08:32:59-04:00June 30, 2016|

Build your global portfolio

Build your global portfolio this summer through a series of webinars scheduled for 2-3 p.m. ET every Thursday through July.

By |2016-06-07T11:41:51-04:00June 7, 2016|

What is culturally responsive teaching?

Culturally responsive teaching is a step toward recognizing that students with different backgrounds, cultural styles, linguistics and values will need different approaches to teaching.

By |2019-11-22T14:45:05-05:00June 2, 2016|

Nominations open for KWLA awards

The Kentucky World Language Association is seeking nominations for Outstanding New Teacher, Outstanding Post-Secondary Teacher, Outstanding Teacher (K-16), Outstanding Administrator, Lifetime Achievement, and Amici Linguarum – or “Friend of Languages.”

By |2016-06-01T09:03:35-04:00June 2, 2016|

Stay classical Kentucky!

The Kentucky Classical Association is devoted to promoting classical languages in Kentucky. Its membership consists of those who teach or support classical languages in Kentucky.

By |2016-06-01T09:56:20-04:00June 2, 2016|
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