Global Competencies

Objectives

  • Identify and analyze global competencies
  • Explain the value of global competencies
  • Evaluate the level of global competencies
  • Examine the relationship between global competencies and geography

Time Commitment

  • 3-4 Class Sessions

Introduction

The purpose of this module is to help prepare undergraduate students and teacher candidates to identify and develop global competencies. In a globally interconnected world, it is beneficial to develop global competencies, which are the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to understand and address issues of local and global significance. In this module, learners will be introduced to and reflect on the development of global competencies for their future careers.

Assessment Activity

Complete a geography mapping activity and discuss a ranking activity related to global competencies.