As educators, we know that assessment is a critical component of our field. Accordingly, it is an essential piece to global education as well. Thankfully, there are ample resources available for teachers to assess their competency regarding global citizenship and to subsequently evaluate how their curriculum and instruction incorporate global education and how proficient their students are in regard to global competency.
The Global Education Checklist is an incredibly comprehensive tool that is divided into four sections: one to assess student knowledge; one to assess principals, teachers, and community leaders; one to assess local school systems; and one to assess state education agencies. Teachers can use this tool, for instance, to evaluate students' knowledge about, skills in, and participation with global issues, cultures, and connections.
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The Globally Competent Learning Continuum is an exemplary tool with which educators can evaluate their own global competencies, specifically in regard to dispositions, knowledge, and skills. There are 12 criteria on which teachers should identify their level (nascent, beginning, progressing, proficient, or advanced). ASCD recommends educators then identify their areas of growth and strength, take action, reevaluate, and continue efforts. Additionally, hyperlinks within the document allow for teachers to easily access resources to assist in their growth as global educators.
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The Global Competence Grade-Level Indicators document is separated into grade-level sections and provides a framework with which to integrate global education into all content areas. The indicators for grades 9-12, for instance, infuse learning spirals (understanding, investigating, connecting, and integrating) with conceptual units of study (society, geography, environment, education, economy, and politics). Additionally, the framework includes an assessment tool with which teachers can evaluate their own expertise and leadership regarding pedagogy, content, and technology.
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The Global Competence Matrix is a concise, one-page document that individuals can use to assess their knowledge of and skills regarding the core concepts of global competency, their values and attitudes, their skills, and their behaviors. This can certainly be applied to global educators, but it is also useful for any global citizen.
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Created by the Council of Chief State School Officers in partnership with the Asia Society, the EdSteps Global Competence Matrices include seven different assessment tools: one to assess global competency in general, and one for six different subject areas (the arts, English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and world languages).
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The National Geographic Learning Framework helps teachers effectively plan and assess their students' attitudes, skills, and knowledge. The organization strives to create citizens who are curious, responsible, and empowered; who observe, communicate, collaborate, and solve problems; and who know the human journey, the changing planet, and wildlife.
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While not directly connected to global education, the Learning for Justice Social Justice Standards -- identity, diversity, justice, and action -- are a way to ensure teachers are helping their students meet the four competencies to create a more equitable world for all.
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