Global Education Certificate

Two-semester, Web-based program

Semester 1: Eight weeks, February 11-April 13, 2012
Semester 2: Eight weeks, June 9-August 3, 2012 

Download registration form. 

The Global Education Certificate program is a two-semester, Web-based program designed to provide teachers with a broad field of study that explores the urgent need for global education in schools. Led by master teachers, participants will examine the historical and cultural foundations of issues and events from a global perspective and best practices for incorporating global education into the K-12 curriculum.

Through a critical study of global events, teachers will learn to instill global perspectives into their classrooms and foster a sense of global citizenship and an appreciation of the interdependence of the world’s diverse people among their students.

Why study global education?
In today’s increasingly interconnected world, it has never been more imperative for American schools to incorporate global education into their curriculum. As we prepare students for the global marketplace and for their future roles as global citizens who must confront a host of new challenges, it is critical that students understand other cultures and respect and acknowledge divergent perspectives. Educational reform that encompasses the infusion of global education into the K-12 education system is vital to the health and success of the 21st century global community.

Who should attend?
Teachers who:

• Are interested in thinking critically about and increasing their content knowledge of pertinent global issues
• Believe students should understand and embrace their future roles as global leaders and citizens
• Are committed to infusing global perspectives into K-12 curriculum
• Want to connect with like-minded educators around the globe

Participant expectations: 

• Commit approximately four hours per week to the course 
• Complete weekly course work, including pertinent readings, assignments, and online participation in discussion boards and chats

Participation: The program will be asynchronous, so participation can take place at times best suited for the individual.

Participants will demonstrate their acquired knowledge through their active involvement with course discussion boards. Additionally, they will submit weekly assignments and the capstone project in a timely manner as detailed by the course syllabus.

Participants will receive up to 32 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits per semester or 3.2 Continuing Education Units (CEU) per semester.

Master teachers: Instruction will be led by master teachers experienced in incorporating global education into the K-12 curriculum. Each semester will consist of various curriculum modules led by the following master teachers:

Jeff Cherry
Jennifer Gigliotti
Steve Hreha 
Ken Keller  

Scheduled Topics To Be Addressed:
(Topics and presenters are subject to change)

• Educating for global competence - global education history and rationale
• Global education in practice
• The global economy
• Resource conflicts
• Environmental degradation
• Population and migration issues
• Human rights and social justice
• case study: Chechnya and the caucuses
• case study: Sudan
• case study: Burma/Myanmar
• case study: Iran
• Using world literature to teach global issues
• The concept and nature of global education
• Understanding religion and cultural practice

Tuition: $1,050 ($525 per semester). Participants can divide the tuition into two payments for a $25 surcharge. Choose the payment plan option on the registration form. The first payment of $550 is due at registration; the second payment of $525 is due by May 18, 2012.

Registration: Download registration form. Limited space is available. Register early to ensure your spot.

The Global Education Certificate is awarded after the completion of both semesters and the submission of a capstone project. To fulfill the capstone project, participants will create an action plan for the implementation of global education in his/her classroom and school community. Specific guidelines for the capstone project will be provided to participants at a later date.

Acknowledgment of enrollment: Once your completed enrollment is received, you will either be enrolled in the course or placed on a waiting list if the course has filled. In either case, you will receive written notification from Rice at your home address within 15 days of receipt of your registration. Please contact our office, 713-348-6031, if you do not receive notification from us. You may need to check with your school or district administrative office to ensure the registration was sent.

Course cancellation policy: Although we make every effort to maintain the published schedule of classes, events such as insufficient enrollment or instructor illness may require a schedule adjustment or cancellation. We will notify registrants of any change in the published information.

Refund Policy: Full refunds for course tuition will be issued for cancellations received via email or fax by January 13, 2012. No refunds will be issued after January 13. Checks submitted to Rice University for payment may be converted into an electronic funds transfer from your account. There is a $30 charge for all checks returned for insufficient funds.

Technical requirements: Because this is a Web-based program, all participants must have access to a computer with Internet access. At a minimum, students should have speakers connected to their computer so they can hear the instructor during live chats and webinars. Minimum requirements and skills required are given below:

Minimum Requirements 

• Internet access on a PC or MAC
• Memory: 64 MB memory with RAM
• Sound card/speakers
• Keyboard and mouse

*Further technical requirements coming soon.

Skills Required
Course participants should have a basic knowledge of the following:

• Sending and receiving email
• A working knowledge of the Internet
• Proficiency in Word processing
• Basic knowledge of computer operation
• Willingness to produce and share content

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies:

Telephone: 713-348-6031
Fax: 713-348-3123
Email: collegeready@rice.edu
Website: collegeready.rice.edu