The Illinois International High School Initiative will hold the 4th annual Global Studies Forum on March 17 and 18, 2006, at Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, Illinois. This annual event has been a pioneering effort in exploring ways teachers can ensure that high school students develop the international awareness, skills, and understanding necessary to cooperate and compete effectively in today’s globalizing world.
The goal of the forum is to help high school teachers develop curriculum with a global/world focus and integrate this into everyday classroom practice, school strategies and community activities.
The 2006 Global Studies Forum has a three-tiered focus around the theme of Global Interconnections:
- Best practices in internationalizing high school education
- Preparing students for a global economy
- Exploring ways technology can be used to facilitate teaching and learning from a global perspective.
This forum will feature classroom visits to Glenbrook South and North high schools, known for their Glenbrook Academy of International Studies; Workshop Presentations on internationalizing teaching and learning; and Roundtable Sessions designed to allow teachers to share curricular materials from regional and topical areas in Global Studies education.
Registration includes:
· 1 Breakfast, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner
· Mid-morning and afternoon coffee breaks
· Admission to sessions & materials
