How to become a Global Teacher?

Broaden you teaching perspectives Expand experiences beyond the confines of your classroom

GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS

TEACHER EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

1. VISITING INTERNATIONAL FACULTY PROGRAM (VIF)

HISTORY PURPOSES AND BELIEFS

USs largest cultural exchange program for teachers and schools Dedicated in transforming lives through international exchange of teachers Offers highly qualified teachers from around the world - Teachers - Cultural ambassadors

www.vif.org

HISTORY OF VIF
Started 19 years ago Founded 1987 Accept teachers from other countries of the world

12 international teachers began teaching

Kindergarten up to Grade 12 North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

PURPOSES AND BELIEFS

VIF intends to ensure that students, educators and communities worldwode reap the benefits of international education.

All schools should have at least one international exchange teacher

All students should be exposed to a variety of exhange teachers during their academic careers All communities should have an equal opportunity to develop globally literatre citizens to build a foundation for success in the global marketplace.

2. FULBRIGHT TEACHER EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Helped nearly 23, 000 teachers and administrators to promote mutual understanding between the US and countries around the world 30 countries participate in the program

www.fulbrightexchanges.org

3. INTER-AFRICAN TEACHER EXCHANGES

provide opportunity for African teachers to learn from teaching environment envisioned to create cultural awareness and tolerance of developments

4. CANADIAN EDUCATORS EXCHANGE

CEE is non-profit foundation which handles both student and educator exchanges - offers educators and their student an opportunity to broaden their understanding of one another cultures, customs and languages.

2 KIND OF EXCHANGES 1. One Year Exchangees these exhanges enable teachers in Alberta to swap their jobs (and homes) with teachers in other countries for the period of one year. 2. Short Term Exhanges occur during the pring and summer holidays www.ceef.ca

5. GLOBAL TEACHERS MILLENNIUM AWARDS

Although this program is limited only to participating countries. It is important to learn that the Global Teacher exchange program contributes to the quality of teachers worldwide.

www.lcd.org.uk

Technology does not replace people it enables people, it only replaces people when they do not know how how to wield it. - T. Richardson

TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING

Educational technologies provide support for innovative teaching.

ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY
1. Technology provides support for the solution of meaningful problems. 2. Technology acts as cognitive support. 3. Technology promotes collaboration ass well s independent learning.

TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS FOR TEACHING

Stand-alone Programs - softwares, videodisc or CD-ROM media

Programs Available on the Internet

-Knowledge Integration Environment (KIE) - Global learning and Observations to Benefit Environment (GLOBE) Information Databases - National Geographic maps, Encarta and Grolier

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
1. Technology operations and concepts 2. Planning and designing learning environments and experiences 3. Teaching, learning and the curriculum. Teachers implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize students learning 4. Assessment and evaluation 5. Productivity and professional practice 6. Social, ethical, legal and human issues.