Educating Citizens For Global Awareness

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Educating students about their roles as “global citizens” is a challenge that has taken on increasing importance in recent years. In this volume, prominent educators join Nel Noddings to address the issue of global citizenship, what it means, and how it should shape curriculum and teaching in K–12 classrooms. Features: Frameworks for educating global citizens, including building community and mutual respect, creating social responsibility, instilling an appreciation for diversity, promoting emotional literacy, and managing and resolving conflict. Practical suggestions to help teachers enrich their classrooms with global content. Advice for teaching better global attitudes throughout the curriculum, in social studies, science, literature, and math classes. Diverse perspectives of leading educators and scholars on global citizenship and its value to education and community.