This course provides an overview of the factors that have resulted in the globalization of education. The ramifications of globalization on education will be analyzed. Topics include the impact of colonialism on the world system, an examination of the media’s influence and it’s effect on globalization, the process of developing an intercultural competency will be developed. Also, the foundations for multicultural teaching will be examined. The process for developing intercultural sensitivity will be explored. The characteristics of postmodernism in the global classroom will also be examined. Also, an explanation of the concept of multiculturalism as distinct from assimilation and pluralism will be given. A description of the paradox of multiculturalism will be provided. The rationale for attention to diversity and intercultural competence in education will be explained. A description of some of the differences between schools designed to prepare students for an industrial age and schools designed to prepare students for an informational, global age will also be provided. A set of companion iBooks is available for free from the iTunes Bookstore: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/globalization-in-education/id707039313?mt=11 https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/globalization-in-education/id720137268?mt=11
Type of Material:
Online Course
Recommended Uses:
This course is a self-paced online course taken over seven weeks. The version included here includes detailed writing assignments, but only general instructions for project / group assignments. Course videos are included, as is a link to the required text.
This course serves as an excellent source of information regarding the globalization of education, as well as an outline of expectations for a typical online class. Instructors looking to teach online could use this course as a model for structuring classes. It would be difficult to take the class without access to all the included software (VoiceThread group, EdWiki, etc.).
Technical Requirements:
Reviewed on Google Chrome and Opera
Course documents download as Microsoft Word attachments
Embedded course videos play on YouTube
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The learning outcomes that are listed in the course are:
1. Describe the impact of colonialism on the world system.
2. Examine the media’s influence and its effect on globalization.
3. Understand the process of developing an intercultural competency.
4. Explain the foundations for multicultural teaching.
5. Explore the process developing intercultural sensitivity.
6. Analyze the characteristics of postmodernism in the global classroom.
7. Explain the concept of multiculturalism as distinct from assimilation and pluralism.
8. Describe the paradox of multiculturalism.
9. Explain the rationale for attention to diversity and intercultural competence in education.
10.Describe some differences between schools designed to prepare students for an industrial age and schools designed to prepare students for an informational, global age.
Target Student Population:
The student population is undergraduate or graduate students in multicultural education, diversity, or globalization in education courses.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
There are no prerequisite knowledge or skills needed to view the online course or watch the videos. However, without the support of an instructor and full access to the course forum which lists the discussion questions and the assignments...etc., the online course is incomplete.
Content Quality
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Strengths:
Course objectives and learning assignment expectations are clear. Content is clear, straightforward and thoughtfully presented. The course covers concepts and skills necessary for a student studying global education.
Concerns:
There are no references for the video or a course bibliography posted to the course site. The rubrics were vague in regard to the expectations for student performance at each level of evaluation.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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Strengths:
Target learners are upper level bachelor's or master's level college students interested in global education. As this is an entire course, it would be used throughout the learning cycle and is designed to be implemented as a whole. Assignments and assessments are included with the course.
Concerns:
This material is designed as a concise, online course. What is included here is the structure (course outline, materials, etc.), not access to the actual course. Students and teachers can have an overview of the material here, but a great benefit of taking the actual course is the online communication between students and professor during the course.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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Strengths:
The course layout is clean and visually appealing. All documents and videos are embedded into the site for easy access to the user. Tabs at the top of the screen take the user to the class assignments and objectives, while tabs on the left break the class down by weekly modules.
Fonts are easy to read, with titles and subtitles set in a different color and slightly larger font. Tables are frequently used to display information; the designer uses color for important rows and columns in the tables as well which helps to emphasize important information.
The videos are posted to YouTube where video transcripts and closed captioning are provided.
Concerns:
Support and documentation are needed in order for the course to be a standalone course. The video transcripts are not accurate.
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