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Global and Comparative Education
Ryan Guffey, PhD
Lindenwood University
Presentation SummaryWhat is Global Education?Techniques for Global Education InstructionWhat is Comparative Education?The Case of Azerbaijan and its Historical LegacyThe Differences in Cultural Education: The Macro
Perspective in America and CanadaHow my Home Institution, Lindenwood University,
Addresses International Education
What is Global Education?Understanding of interaction of human society and
environmentExploration of change, interdependence, identity
and diversity, rights and responsibilities, peace building, poverty and wealth, sustainability and global justice
Developing skills of cooperation, shared responsibility, critical thinking, communication
Positive and responsible values and attitudes and orientation to active participation.
Aims of Global EducationCreating Global CitizensAware of the world around
themRespects and values
diversityTakes action for human
rights, social justice and sustainability
Takes responsibility for own actions
Knowledge and UnderstandingInterconnectedness and
interdependenceEnvironmental sustainabilityEconomic developmentDiversityChange managementConflict resolution and peace
building
Aims of Global EducationSkills and ProcessesFramework of knowledgeCritical literacyDevelop and express point
of viewsIdentify unfairness and
action to redress itEmpathy for others and
environment Cooperation
Action and ParticipationInvolvementIdentify and investigate
opportunitiesConsider consequencesIdentify and overcome
barriersCooperate and value
participation of othersReflect and evaluate action
Teaching with a global perspectiveLearning ProcessesAn inclusive classroomParticipation for allStudent-centred learningExperiential learningInquiry-based learningInteractivityCooperative learningBuilding self-esteemEnabling critical literacyBreadth, depth and
sequenceUsing current issues
Across learning AreasCross curricula units of
work (Interdisciplinary Learning)
Special projects and theme days or weeks
Performance, excursions and incursions
Collaborative projects
Teaching with a Global PerspectiveDealing with Controversial
issuesBalance study and critical
appraisalDevelop individual
informed opinionsSkills to formulate
arguments using evidenceCommitment to Human
Rights
Challenging StereotypesChallenge recognized
stereotypesAnalyze and discuss the
bases and underlying causes of stereotypes
Use a wide variety of sources and images to counter stereotypes
Develop skills to question and critique stereotypes
Comparative education
Comparative studies Education AbroadInternational Education
Development Education
Comparative PedagogyIntra-educationalAnd intra-cultural
studies
Internationalpedagogy
Study of work ofInternational organizations
What is Comparative Education?
Halls typology of comparative education
Level 1: World regions/continents
Level 2: Countries
Level 3: States/Provinces
Level 4: Districts
Level 5: Schools
Level 6: Classrooms
Level 7: Individuals
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1) Totalitarian/authoritarian rule, etc.2) Defeated/occupied countries3) Required by bilateral and multilateral agreements4) Intentional copying of policy/practice observed elsewhere5) General influence of educational ideas/methods
Source: Phillips and Schweisfurth 2007
Artice 26. (1) Everyone has the right to
education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit.
(2) Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace.
(3) Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children.
http://www.un.org/Overview/rights.html
Azerbaijan in the World
Azerbaijan & its Neighbors
The Case of AzerbaijanDivision of Azerbaijan between the Russian and
Iranian empires in 1828
Educational development in Northern Azerbaijan from 1828 to 1918 (The period of Russian empire)
Azerbaijan's two-years of independence (1918-1920) (The period of the First Republic)
USSR occupation of Azerbaijan from 1920-1991
Independent self-rule in Azerbaijan from 1991- present
Cross-Cultural Education Philosophy: America and Canada
America as a “Melting Pot”Promotes homogenizationFocuses on creating a standard culture in terms of values, integrity, history, and norms.Seeks a shared vision for advancement
Canada as a “Tossed Salad”Promotes heterogenizationFocuses on the cultural uniqueness in terms of values, integrity, history, and norms. Seeks diversity to progress cultural advancement
Lindenwood University and International Education976 International Students from
91 different countriesOver 70 international faculty
between full-time and part-time faculty.
Holds faculty exchange programs with 14 universities in 10 countries.
Offers 11 faculty lead study abroad experiences per year in addition to 18 semester exchange program opportunities.
50% of the undergraduate degree programs require 25% of the courses be international in nature.
Provides substantial scholarship opportunities for applicants with high academic marks from developing nations.
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