PED 204. July 8&11 2019.

 Globalization  Multicultural Literacy

 Definition  Definition
 Importance  Importance
 In relation to education  In relation to education
Globalization or globalisation

 is the process of interaction and integration among people,

companies, and governments worldwide.

 is the integration of national economies through trade,

investment, capital flow, labor migration, and technology.

 is the free movement of goods, services and people across

the world in a seamless and integrated manner.
[Globalization can be thought of to be the result of the
opening up of the global economy and the concomitant
increase in trade between nations.]
Globalization or globalisation

 enables countries to liberalize their import protocols and

welcome foreign investment into sectors that are the
mainstays of its economy.
 countries liberalize their visa rules and procedures so as to permit
the free flow of people from country to country

 also means that countries of the world subscribe to the

rules and procedures of the WTO or the World Trade
Organization that oversees the terms and conditions of
trade between countries
What is Global Literacy?

 Global Literacy aims to address issues of globalization,

racism, diversity and social justice (Guo, 2014). It requires
awareness and action, consistent with a broad
understanding of humanity, the planet, and the impact of
human decision on both. Global Literacy also aims to
empower students with knowledge and take action to make a
positive impact in the world and their local community (Guo,
2014).
According to the Ontario Ministry of Education (2015), a
global citizen should display most or all of the following
characteristics:

 Respect for humans no matter their race, gender, religion

or political perspectives.
 Respect for diversity and various perspectives.
 Promoting sustainable patterns of living, consumption, and
production.
 Appreciate the natural world and demonstrate respectful
towards the rights of all living things.
Importance of globalization:

Global village
 incredibly aware of what is happening anywhere around the world

Social awareness
 spreading news and facilitating globalization; keeping us up to date
and knowledgeable about current events; facilitated raising
awareness of issues, which can lead to great social change.

Personal communication
 connected to our friends and families in various parts of the world,
(e.g. telephone and social media); reach out to loved ones
immediately and for a minimal cost any time we need, constantly
updated about what is going on in their lives through social media.
Importance of globalization:
Economic opportunities
 earning a livelihood manifold; people travel and relocate to foreign
countries in search for employment and education; look for
opportunities elsewhere and take them as they come; pursue
disciplines and work fields of our own choice in other countries.
Free trade
 building and spreading of business; businesses to set up
manufacturing and administrative units outside of their home
ground. This has led to the spreading of the business, increasing
its market, diminishing costs, and creating a lot of employment for
nations which are often otherwise starved for job opportunities.
 Globalization and education then come to affect one another through mutual
goals of preparing young people for successful futures during which their
nations will grow increasingly connected.

 With globalization some of the challenges for knowledge, education and

learning will provide today’s learners the ability to be more familiar and
comfortable with abstract concepts and uncertain situations. It enhances the
student’s ability to manipulate symbols. Highly productive employment in
today’s economy will require the learner to constantly manipulate symbols,
such as political, legal and business terms, and digital money.
 Globalization enhances the student’s ability to acquire and utilize knowledge.
Globalization enhances the ability of learners to access, assess, adopt, and apply
knowledge, to think independently to exercise appropriate judgment and to
collaborate with others to make sense of new situations.

 Globalization produces an increased quantity of scientifically and technically

trained persons. The emerging economy is based on knowledge as a key factor
of production and the industries demand the employees remain highly trained
in science and technology.

 It encourages students to work in teams. To be able to work closely in teams is

the need for employees. Working in teams requires students to develop skills in-
group dynamics, compromise, debate, persuasion, organization, and leadership
and management skills
 Globalization breaks the boundaries of space and time. Using
advanced information and communications technologies, a new
system of knowledge, education and learning should apply a wide
range of synchronous and asynchronous activities that aid teacher
and student in breaking boundaries of space and time.

 Globalization meets the knowledge, education and learning

challenges and opportunities of the Information Age. Knowledge
based businesses often complain that graduates lack the capacity to
learn new skills and assimilate new knowledge. Globalization makes
it easier for businesses.
 Globalization creates and supports information technologists,
policy makers, and practitioners for the purpose of rethinking
education and supports mechanisms for the exchange of ideas
and experiences in the use of educational technologies.

 Globalization encourages explorations, experimentation to

push the frontiers of the potential of information technologies
and communications for more effective learning.

 Global sharing of knowledge, skills, and intellectual assets

that are necessary to multiple developments at different
levels.
 Index card

 How global and multicultural am I?

 It consists of the skills and ability to identify the
creators of knowledge and their interests (Banks, 1996), to
uncover the assumptions of knowledge, to view knowledge
from diverse ethnic and cultural perspective, and to use
knowledge to guided action that will create a humane and
just world (Boutte, 2008).
 Multicultural Literacy then, brings attention to diversity,
equity and social justice to foster cultural awareness by
addressing difficult issues like discrimination and oppression
towards other ethnicities (Boutte, 2008). According to Boutte
(2008) education for multicultural literacy should help
students to develop the 21st century skills and attitudes that
are needed to become active citizens who will work towards
achieving social justice within our communities. Because of
the growing racial, language and ethnic diversity in our
country, Multicultural Literacy needs to be transformed in
substantial ways to prepare students to function effectively
in the 21st Century (Boutte, 2008).
According to the Ministry of Education (2013), “culture
goes much deeper than typical understandings of ethnicity,
race and/or faith. It encompasses broad notions of
similarity and difference”.

Hence, one of the key practices in the classroom for

multicultural literacy is for teachers to not be colourblind,
label students, or use negative connotations in relation to
diverse backgrounds (Hawkins, 2014).
How are Multicultural and Global Literacy Interconnected?
 Every classroom contains students of different race, religion, and cultural
groups. Students embrace diverse behaviors, cultural values, patterns of
practice, and communication. Yet they all share one commonality: their
educational opportunity (Guo, 2014).
How are Multicultural and Global Literacy Interconnected?
 Teachers should teach their students that other cultures exist and that
these deserve to be acknowledged and respected. Integrating a variety of
cultural context into lessons and activities, teaches students to view the
world from many angles, creates a respect for diversity and enables
students to learn exciting information. As classrooms become increasingly
more diverse, it is important for educators to acknowledge an address
diversity issues and to integrate multiculturalism information into the
classroom curriculum (Guo, 2014).
Globalization and Multicultural Literacy ....

.....is knowledge of cultures and languages.

We live in multicultural societies, teach in multicultural settings,

and our students interact with those who come from a different
place. Awareness of and sensitivity to culturally determined
norms promote understanding. In fact, when students embrace
the principle that difference does not equal deficiency, they gain
an appreciation for the wealth of diversity that surrounds us.
Surry County Schools is located in a rural community. In order for our
students to achieve success in the 21st Century, we need to provide
opportunities for them to be bilingual and to interact with other cultures.
Surry County Schools is developing bilingual students through the use of:

1. Rosetta Stone -This bilingual program was purchased for all elementary and
middle schools in the district. Elementary school computer lab teachers set up a
wonderful learning environment for elementary students. In the middle schools,
students are learning multiple languages through the use of Rosetta Stone on their
laptops through the 1:1 Laptop Initiative. Students are learning to speak Spanish or
Mandarin Chinese in the elementary grades and any chosen language in the middle
grades.
2. Virtual High Schools -(North Carolina Virtual Public High School) is
committed to raising achievement and closing learning gaps with 21st
Century innovations. The mission is to provide skills, student support, and
opportunities for learners to succeed in a globally competitive world.
Seventy-two (72) courses are provided including world languages.

3. Skype -This technology is utilized throughout the school district to allow

students to gain experiences about other cultures by contacting and seeing
other people from different countries. They are putting their language skills
to the test. Skype is also used for in-house and school-to-school
communication as well.