1. Global Classroom Training
Spring 2014
Welcome!

2. •
Introductions
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Introductions
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About Global Classroom, Global Competence, Our Programs
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Where We Work, Schools in NYC, Your Role
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How It Works, Guidelines
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Global Guide Representive
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PIZZA LUNCH!
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Breakout Sessions
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Next Steps, Staying Connected
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Happy Hour!
Agenda

3. One To World’s Global Classroom

4. Who We Are
• Laura Tajima, Director of Global Classroom
• Suzy Sorensen, Coordinator of Global Classroom
• Giselle Diez, Program Coordinator of One To World
• Shannon Finnegan, Global Classroom Fellow
• Sharlen Smith, Global Classroom Fellow
• Mei Yee Chew, Global Classroom Fellow

5. THE WORLD IN ONE ROOM

6. What We Do
Unlike typical
classes!
Activities, games,
One To World‘s
discussions
Workshops
Global Classroom connects New
focused on
York City youth and trained, international university scholars
TOPICS
with interactive workshops that engage students in learning
about world cultures and global issues. Through face-toface interactions and meaningful cross-cultural
EXCHANGE
exchange with international with
leaders of tomorrow, today’s
the students.
New York City K-12 (Not teach!)
students develop the skills, awareness
and understanding to become global citizens in their
communities, both locally and worldwide.
What is a Global
Citizen?

7. What is Global Competence?
Investigate the
Recognize Perspectives
world
Communicate Ideas
http://www.edsteps.org/ccsso/SampleWorks/matrix.pdf
Take Action

8. Our Objectives
◦ Explore. Supplement existing
curriculum by providing an
interactive forum for students to
investigate the world beyond their
own experiences.
◦ How to: introduce topics the
students can relate to; include
activities and discussion; use media
and other technology

9. Our Objectives
◦ Recognize. Increase students’
awareness of diverse cultures
and perspectives as it relates to
their own lives and global issues
◦ How to: share from a personal
perspective; always ask students
about their experiences

10. Our Objectives
◦ Discuss. Cultivate meaningful
exchange between students and
Global Guides to break down
previously held misconceptions
and stereotypes.
◦ How to: be interested in
students; ask questions; address
stereotypes

11. Our Objectives
◦ Connect. Inspire students to
apply what they’ve learned to
their own lives and share their
experiences with others beyond
the classroom.
◦ How to: come back to visit;
connect over our blog and other
online resources; encourage
students to continue sharing
their experience, exploring

12. Your Role as a Global Guide
The goal is NOT to have students remember your
country’s capital or some facts, but instead, to
participate in a dialogue in order to gain a better
understanding of other groups of people and
develop a sense of their roles as citizens of an
interconnected world.

13. Our Programs: Spring 2014
WATER: Students learn about people’s relationship
with water and their community's water issues.
SUSTAINABILITY: Students learn about
environmental challenges and solutions in
communities around the world.

14. Our Programs: Spring 2014
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CURRENT EVENTS: Choose a recent
news article about your country and share
about it from your own perspective.
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GLOBAL CITIES: What is life like in your
city? What are some major challenges your
city faces?
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CAREERS/MATH: Share your career path
and how you use math in your career.
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INVESTIGATING CONFLICTS: Students
learn about independence, revolutions,
social liberties, civil war, and conflict
resolutions from your perspective
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ANCIENT TO MODERN: How has the
history of your country impacted life today?
Share an aspect of you culture that has
origins in ancient history.

15. How It Works
(1) Scheduling: we email you, then you respond
with classes suitable to your schedule and
interests and suggestions for your workshop
(2) Planning: work closely with a GC educator to
plan your lesson and activities. We encourage
you to meet in person, talk on the phone, etc.
(3) Leading: run your workshop with the help of a
GC educator - and have fun!

16. Code of Conduct
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Maintain consistent communication with your Global
Classroom educator in the week preceding your workshop.
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Arrive at your workshop at the designated time.
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Dress appropriately for the workshop.
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Demonstrate respectful, professional interpersonal conduct
with students. Inappropriate acts include unwanted physical
contact, sexual harassment, discrimination, or loss of temper.
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Respect the community’s cultural norms and language.
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Enjoy your Global Guide experience!

17. Where We Work

18. Schools in NYC: Know Your Students
Population of New York City
Approx. 8.2 million
Number of Students
Over 1.1 million (this is larger than the population
of 8 states!)
Number of Schools
1,800 schools
Annual Budget
$24 billion
# English Language Learners in
NYC Schools
146,196 students (15%)
# of Languages Spoken in NYC
800
Percentage of NYC households
where English is NOT the primary 49%
language
Languages NYC Department of
Education documents are
available in:
Spanish, Chinese, Urdu, Russian, Bengali, Haitian
Creole, Korean, and Arabic

19. Schools in NYC: Grade Levels
Elementary School
Grades: Kindergarten, 1-5
Ages: 5-11 years old
Middle / Junior
High
Grades: 6-8
Ages: 12-14 years old
High School
Grades: 9-12
Ages: 15-18 years old

20. Types of Classes
In-school: during the school
hours; more structured and formal
classes; 45-55 minutes per class;
15-35 students
After-school: usually between
3:00 - 6:00 PM; less structured and
informal; 60 - 90 minutes per class;
5 - 15 students

21. Leading a Workshop: Tips
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Prepare your lesson with a GC educator.
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Speak loudly and clearly.
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Use age-appropriate content.
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Be interested - be curious about the students’ cultures. Ask questions!
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Be personal - use stories from your own life to share your culture.
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Be flexible.
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Use activities, warm ups, and discussions to engage students
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And HAVE FUN!

22. Leading a Workshop: Warm-ups
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First Impressions – Ask students to tell you what they think about your country. Write
them on the board and relate back to them throughout your presentation. See how
many impressions they had were accurate!
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Language – Begin speaking your language and have students guess what you are
saying. Teach them several phrases and have them practice in pairs.
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Name Games -- It’s great to learn students’ names, especially in small groups. Have
the students introduce themselves and share an interesting fact about themselves.
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Games – Play Rock, Paper, Scissor (or a similar game) in your language. Play a True
or False game with fun facts about your country. Winner gets a round of applause!
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Picture Guess -- Choose a photo representative of your culture or the topic of your
presentation. Have the students guess what the photo is of and why it’s significant.

23. Leading a Workshop: Warm-ups
In small groups, plan and lead a sample
warm-up activity for the class. The warm-up
can incorporate one or more of your
cultures.

24. Meet a Global Guide
Deepesh Dhingra, Kenya

25. KENYA
DEEPESH DHINGRA
New Jersey Institute of Technology

26. KENYA

27. My School/Community Life in Kenya
Primary School
Secondary School
Boy Scouts

28. My Home Life in Kenya!
Nairobi Wildlife Orphanage
Giraffe Centre
Farming

31. GROUP PHOTO!

32. LUNCH

33. PHOTO CIRCLE SHARE

34. BREAK-OUT SESSIONS

35. Next Steps
• Sign Waiver & Code of Conduct.
• Create your profile // www.one-to-world.org.
• We’ll email you and you find a class, time, and
program that works for you.
• Commit to the date.
• Start planning your workshop with a GC educator.
• Lead a class!

36. How to Stay Connected
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Laura | Director of Global Classroom | laura@one-to-world.org
Suzy | Coordinator of Global Classroom | suzy@one-to-world.org
Giselle | Program Coordinator of One To World | giselle@one-to-world.org
Shannon | Global Classroom Fellow | smf506@nyu.edu
Sharlen | Global Classroom Fellow | sks2193@tc.columbia.edu
Mei | Global Classroom Fellow | myc2124@tc.columbia.edu
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Visit our blog | onetoworld.wordpress.com
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Facebook or Tweet us | @OneToWorldInc

37. Enrichment Programs
• Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference: April 7-11
• Public Speaking Workshop: March 8
• Twilight Cruise: April 25
• One To World Meals & Student Social Events
• To view the One To World Spring 2014 calendar and register for programs
visit:
www.one-to-world.org

39. Literacy Inc. Overview
LINC leverages community resources to provide expanded opportunities for children, grades K-2, to
read and, ultimately, to succeed. Whether in schools, parks, laundromats, hair salons, health
centers, or libraries; indeed, wherever children are found, LINC supported programs are available.
Services We Provide
Services We Do not Provide
Guided reading between older and younger students
Homework tutoring
Community literacy events
Workshops supporting parents with children learning to
read
Workshops supporting parent literacy
Support for parents running literacy events
Last year LINC’s volunteers served almost 1,500 children and parents at 44 events.

40. WHEN A CHILD
READS, A
COMMUNITY
SUCCEEDS!

41. HAPPY HOUR
Jack Dempsey’s
36 West 33rd Street
Mercy College - W 35th St.
W 34th St.
Jack Dempsey’s - W 33rd St.

42. THANK YOU!
We look forward to working with you!