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Global Learning: Fostering knowledge, attitudes and skills for global citizenship
A Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Capstone Project
By Jennifer A. Chavez-Miller

At the end of January, 2015, my daughter and I flew from balmy Albuquerque, New Mexico to dazzling Miami, Florida. Racing through the airport, we caught a whiff from the Juan Valdez cafe and asked for directions to our gate. Breathless, we queued up with the other passengers who were sporting shorts, sandals, and healthy tans. In contrast, we were carrying our down jackets and wearing boots. We may have been departing from sunshine and warmth, but we were all flying towards northern latitudes. Destination: Finland.

Portfolio Menu

Introduction to this Portfolio - Understand why and how I pursued this inquiry project.

Education in Finland - Investigate the world of Finnish education  through annotated slideshows showcasing school places and spaces, in the classroom, school lunches, and teacher rooms.

Global Education -
Recognize diverse perspectives of global education concepts, definitions and initiatives around the world.
       

        International Expressions of Global Education - Consider
        how UNESCO, the United Nations, and the countries of
        Australia, Canada, Scotland, Singapore, and the United
        States define global education.

Case Study: Global Education in Finland - Examine Finland's global education initiatives and how cultural values shape and define those initiatives.

       
Global Education Initiatives Timeline - Consider the        
        evolution of global education in Finland


       Themes of Global Education in Finland - Read stories   
       of educators and schools across Finland and how they are
       engaging students in global citizenship through the themes
       of
values, curriculum articulation, teacher autonomy,    
       collaboration, integration, and commitment to equality.



Curriculum Development - Explore, experiment, and commit to bringing global learning to your classroom.


        Online Resources for Teachers - Ignite your curiosity and             commitment to promoting global competencies in your
        classroom.


Professional Development Modules - Review conference and grant proposals and presentations for diverse audiences on topics related to my Fulbright experiences (Password protected - contact me if you would like access.)

Gratitude and Dedication - Acknowledge those who made this experience possible.

Finland Blog - Read about my experiences while I was in Finland from February - May, 2015.

This portfolio is the product of my four-month experience in Finland through the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program. I had the opportunity to visit schools and meet educators and students around the country to learn how teachers in Finland engage students in learning for global competence.

The objectives of this portfolio are as follows:

  • to present aspects of the Finnish education system
  • to provide context for global education in Finland
  • to include evidence of how I will integrate my experiences in Finland into my teaching practice
  • to offer educators inspiration and encouragement to think global, teach local


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Jennifer is a middle school teacher in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She and her daughter had the privilege of living in Jyväskylä, Finland, from February - May, 2015. While her daughter was attending a neighborhood school, Jennifer was studying Finnish education through school visits, long talks with teachers, meeting students, and discussions with local and national education leaders.
Favorite Finland experiences included a reindeer sleigh ride through a snowy forest by moonlight; seeing the Northern Lights; taking a husky-dog sled ride; skiing and snowboarding for PE class in February; experiencing a Finnish winter and watching spring unfold; and leaving Finland with days that have more than 22 hours of visible light.

Learn more about the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program here.

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  • Home
  • About
    • Contact
  • Think Global - Svalbard
    • The Polar Bear Express
  • Vamos Explorar!
    • Background and Inspiration
    • The Geo-Inquiry Process >
      • Student Blog Posts
    • Expeditions into New Mexico Wilderness Areas
    • Content and Curriculum Resources
  • Think Global - Finland
    • Introduction
    • Education in Finland
    • International Expressions of Global Education >
      • Global Education Concepts and Definitions
    • Case Study: Global Education in Finland >
      • Global Education Initiatives Timeline
      • Themes of Global Education in Finland
    • Curriculum Development >
      • Resources for Teachers
      • Finland Blog
    • Gratitude and Dedication
  • Think Global - Germany
    • Teach Global - Germany
  • Think Global - Colombia
    • Journal
    • Think Global Resource Guide >
      • Essential Question
      • Standards Based Global Education
      • Global Education Unit: American Indians and Indigenous Peoples of the World – Past, Present and Future
      • Digital Learning Environment Inventory
      • Local Resource Guide
      • Global Education Unit: Being American: An examination of the struggle for civil liberties for historically disenfranchised groups of Americans
      • Global Education Student Assessment Tools Inventory
      • International Project -Based Learning Opportunities
      • TGC Teacher Blogs
  • Teach Global
    • Think Global - Peru >
      • Virtual Field Trip to Peru >
        • Tasty Peru Tour
      • Peru Teacher Resources
    • Virtual Field Trip to Pakistan
    • Social Justice Heroes from Across the Americas
    • Global Leadership Odyssey Project: Introduction Videos to Students in Cartagena, Colombia
    • Colombia Lessons and Presentations
    • Schools Around the World
    • Ancient China
    • iEARN Global Learning Circle - Spring 2014
  • Chaco Canyon Trek 2018
  • Non-clickable Page