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

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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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