Globalization and Education: Learning to Compete in a New World

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Globalization and Education Learning to Compete
in a New World
Vivien Stewart Vice President, Education Asia
Society
Internationalizing Michigan Education March 6,
2007
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• Globalization and Education Are We Preparing Our
  Students to be Competitive in the 21st Century?
• Innovations in Schools and States
• Action Steps What You Can Do

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The Next Economy is

• A Science and Knowledge Economy- need scientific
  and technological literacy
• A Resource-Challenged Economy- need critical
  thinking about sustainable economies
• A Globally Interdependent Economy- global
  competence is a core competence
• A Demographically Diverse Economy- requires
  cross-cultural leadership skills
• An Innovation-Driven Economy- requires students
  who can learn how to learn and adapt to rapid
  change

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Global Competence a Core Competence because

• Globalization is driving demand for an
  internationally competent workforce
• China, India and Japan expected to be 50 of
  world GDP within 30 years up from 18 in 2004.
• One in five jobs is tied to international trade
• Most future business growth will be in overseas
  markets

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Challenge Global Trade on the Rise
International Exports by State
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Global Competence a Core Competence because

• Access to good jobs now requires new skills
• Future careers in business, government, science,
  health care, law enforcementall require greater
  international knowledge and skills
• Minorities underrepresented in international
  careersneed to be exposed to international
  content before college

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Global Competence a Core Competence because

• The World is Flat Tom Friedman.
• Wiring of world from 1998 on means that much work
  can be done anywhere. 24/7 global production
  teams.

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Global Competence a Core Competence because
If we shrank the earths population to only 100
people and kept existing human ratios
From 1990 on 3 billion people in China, India
and the former Soviet Union, move from closed
economies into the global economy.
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Global Competence a Core Competence because

• Increasing diversity in our schools and
  workplaces
• Increased populations from different parts of the
  world require a citizenry with increased
  understanding of other cultures
• Hispanic population has grown 34 since 1995
  projected to grow 73 in the next 20 years
• Asian and Pacific Islander population has grown
  41 projected to grow 86

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Global Competence a Core Competence because

• New national and human security challenges
• Terrorism, AIDS, Avian Flu, Environmental
  concerns all underscore need for global knowledge
• US State and Defense Departments have issued
  strong calls for greater proficiency in critical
  languages (Arabic, Korean, Farsi etc)

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In the 21st century students will be

• Selling to the world
• Buying from the world
• Working for international companies
• Managing employees from other countries and
  cultures
• Competing with people on the other side of the
  world for jobs and markets
• Working with people all over the world in joint
  ventures and global work teams
• Solving global problems such as AIDS, avian flu,
  environmental problems, and resolving conflicts

ARE THEY READY?
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Our Students Are Unprepared

• Reports find International Knowledge Gap
• Levels of student knowledge are weak. Young
  Americans next to last in nine country survey of
  international knowledge
• Language instruction doesnt reflect todays
  realities Fewer than 50,000 K-12 students learn
  Chinese, a language spoken by 1.3 billion
• Six in 10 cannot find Iraq on a map of the Middle
  East
• Over half do not study geography, economics or
  Asian history

Source Asia Society Asia in the Schools
National Geographic Roper Survey
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Urgent Calls for GlobalKnowledge and Skills

• To compete successfully in the global
  marketplace, both U.S.-based multinational
  corporations as well as small businesses
  increasingly need employees with knowledge of
  foreign languages and cultures to market products
  to customers around the globe and to work
  effectively with foreign employees and partners
  in other countries.

Committee for Economic Development
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Urgent Calls for GlobalKnowledge and Skills

• A RAND Corporation survey of 16 global
  corporations, found that compared to counterparts
  from other universities around the world, U.S.
  students are strong technically but
  shortchanged in cross-cultural experience and
  linguistically deprived.
• At Price Waterhouse, of 26,000 employees in US,
  only 1,700 (6) spoke a foreign language. To be
  globally competitive, we need to understand our
  global customers and resources better than our
  competitors do.
• Microsoft 60 of revenues are in foreign
  markets and these are growing faster than the
  U.S. Product design involves more than
  translation as it needs a workforce who can
  incorporate cultural differences into products.

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Urgent Calls for GlobalKnowledge and Skills

• Six traits needed in future UPS employees
• Global Trade literate
• Sensitive to foreign cultures
• Conversant in different languages
• Technology savvy
• Capable of managing complexity
• Ethical
• Michael Eskew, CEO, United Parcel Service

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Urgent Calls for GlobalKnowledge and Skills

• Henry Kaufman and Tom Johnson Americas
  economic well-being hinges on our preeminence in
  science and technologyBut in a globalized
  economy, our national well-being also hinges on
  future professionals of all kinds who are
  competent to conduct business in a global
  environment.

Christian Science Monitor
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Urgent Calls for GlobalKnowledge and Skills

• In the global economy and society of the 21st
  century, all children will be left behind if
  their education is not organized with a global
  context in mind.

GOLDMAN SACHS FOUNDATION
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• B. Innovations in
• Schools and States

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What is Global/International Competence?

• Knowledge of other world regions, cultures, and
  global/international issues
• Skills in communicating in languages other than
  English, working in global or cross-cultural
  environments, and using information from
  different sources around the world
• Values of respect and concern for other cultures
  and peoples

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Other Countries Invest in Global Skills

• Languages Most European countries start a first
  foreign language in the elementary grades. China
  teaches English from 3rd grade. 25 of
  Australian students learn an Asian language.
• International Benchmarking and Exchange In
  China, education leaders study education
  practices in other countries, teachers are
  encouraged to study abroad, and schools are
  strongly urged to form sister school partnerships
  with schools in other countries.
• Technology South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan
  have developed master plans to put high-speed
  computers in schools as a means of connecting
  students to world knowledge.
• Study Abroad Whereas 0.5 of U.S. students
  studied abroad in 2000, the comparable figures
  were 3 for France and China, 16 for Ireland and
  30 for Singapore.

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Innovations in Schools

• Evanston Township High School
• Diverse student body in suburb of Chicago
• One-year international studies requirement for
  graduation
• Faculty create area studies courses on the
  history, literature and art of Asia, Africa,
  Latin America and the Middle East and global
  issues courses
• Ongoing professional development through
  partnerships with local university area studies
  centers

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Innovations in Schools

• International School of the Americas
• Urban, public, magnet in San Antonio, TX
• Emphasis on experiential learning Model UN.
  Study trips to Zacatecas, Mexico and the Heifer
  Ranch
• Science Partnerships with Japan
• Partnerships with local teacher colleges and
  museums
• Every student has internship with international
  focus

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Innovations in Schools

• John Stanford International School
• Public K-5 bilingual immersion school in Seattle
• Students spend half day studying math, science,
  culture and literacy in either Japanese or
  Spanish the other half of the day is spent
  learning reading, writing and social studies in
  English
• Partnerships with local offices of multinational
  businesses
• Offers ESL courses for children and after-school
  courses for their parents
• Seattle now plans 10 internationally focused
  schools

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Innovations in Schools

• Eugene International High School
• School-within-a-school model An international
  strand across four schools
• Curriculum centered thematically around culture,
  history, and political, economic and belief
  systems
• 11th and 12th grade culminate in independent
  research extended essay with international focus
• Service-learning graduation requirement with
  international focus
• IB offered

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Innovations in Schools

• Newton North and Newton South High Schools
• Public school district in Massachusetts
• Oldest running Chinese student exchange program
  in the country with strong content background and
  preparation
• Exchange program is catalyst for district-wide
  curriculum reform
• Strong foreign language program

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Innovations in Schools

• International Studies Schools Network (Asia
  Society and Gates Foundation) for Low-Income and
  Minority Students Guiding Principles
• Integrate international content in all curriculum
  areas
• Offer world languages, including Asian languages
• Use technology to connect schools to schools
  around the world
• Links to international businesses, museums,
  communities
• Internationally oriented community service and
  informal learning opportunities

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Innovations in Schools

• International Studies Schools Network
• Henry Street School for International Studies,
  New York, NY
• Academy for International Studies, Charlotte, NC
• International Studies Learning Center, South
  Gate, CA
• Vaughn International Studies Academy, Los
  Angeles, CA
• College of Staten Island High School for
  International Studies, Staten Island, NY
• International Studies School at Garinger,
  Charlotte, NC
• Houston Academy for International Studies,
  Houston,TX
• Center for International Studies, Denver, CO
• Global Leadership Academy, Denver, CO
• East-West School of International Studies, New
  York, NY
• Metropolitan Learning Center, Bloomfield, CT
• International School of the Americas, San
  Antonio, TX
• Additional Schools to open in Philadelphia, PA
  Mathis, Houston, and Austin, TX

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Innovations in Schools

• The Goldman Sachs Foundation Prizes for
  Excellence in International Education 500
  applications from schools, colleges and
  universities, media and technology programs. New
  youth prize added in 2006 to recognize high
  school students

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Innovations in Schools

• Rapidly growing interest!
• 2,400 schools want to offer AP Chinese

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Innovations in States

• States Institute on International Education in
  the Schools Two dozen states work to improve
  international competence
• Governor or Legislative Commission/Task Forces
  Thirteen states have appointed commissions
• Statewide Summits Twelve states have brought
  together interested education, business and
  community leaders
• New Policies and Programs e.g. strengthening
  curriculum standards, new professional
  development programs, elementary school language
  programs, harnessing technology, creating
  partnerships with schools in China and Mexico,
  innovation funds to internationalize high
  schools, redefining skills for high school
  graduation
• National Governors Association Meeting on
  International Education (Feb. 2006)
• CCSSO Summer Institute on International
  Education New Global Education Policy Statement
  (July 2006)

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Innovations in States

• Connecticut
• -Linking over 59 high schools to schools in
  Shandong Province
• Delaware
• New high school graduation requirements include
  two years of world language
• International Professional Development clusters-
  higher teacher pay
• Integrating international content into
  recommended statewide curriculum
• Delaware 2015 An economic and education plan
  for meeting world standards

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Innovations in States

• Indiana
• Statewide survey of international activities
• World Studies requirement for high school
  graduation
• International Education Coordinator
• Kansas in the World
• Statewide survey of over 3,000 citizens
• Confucius Institute

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Innovations in States

• Massachusetts
• Education and the Global Economy
• 3 statewide conferences share best practices
• New Global Education Advisory Committee
• Introducing legislation

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Innovations in States

• North Carolina
• Reports with specific goals and timetable for
  integrating international education and teacher
  preparation
• Legislation passed to appropriate funds
• Key leader exchanges to China and India

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Innovations in States

• Ohio
• Task Force on International Education
• Start Chinese in Kindergarten
• STEM International High Schools
• New International Education Coordinator

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Innovations in States

• Wisconsin
• First state to create professional development
  initiative and guide for teachers to integrate
  international content into all subject areas
• Early language learning included in new budget
• Statewide International Education Council chaired
  by Governor and Chief

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• C. Action Steps
• What You Can Do in Michigan

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Action Steps What You Can Do

• Convene a leadership group to analyze the status
  of international education in your state and
  create a plan for internationally competent
  workforce.
• Use the 10 Questions You Should Ask Your State
  internationaled.org/planningtools/research.htm

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Action Steps What You Can Do

• 2) Internationalize Schools
• Make global competence a high school graduation
  requirement
• Create internationally themed schools
• Create competitive seed fund to add international
  content
• Create school partnerships with schools in key
  markets

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Action Steps What You Can Do

• 3) Create K-16 Language Pipeline
• 2400 schools want to offer AP Chinese Huge
  Public and Media Interest
• Need Teachers (10 institutions produce 4 teachers
  per year)
• Need seed funds for school programs (Asia Society
  Handbook for Schools)

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Action Steps What You Can Do

• 4) Harnessing Technology
• Offer international courses through virtual high
  schools
• Link schools to schools around the world

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Action Steps What You Can Do

• 5) Get Teachers Ready
• Professional development institutes for teacher
  leaders on international content
• Encourage prospective teachers to study abroad

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Ten Questions to Ask Your School and State
internationaled.org/planningtools/research.htm
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Innovations in Schools and States -For More
Information

• See http//internationaled.org/publications.htm
  

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ResourcesNewsletter and WebsiteInternationalEd.
org
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ResourcesAskAsia.org
For materials on Asian cultures and issues
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Resources www.AskAsia.org/Chinese
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ResourcesChinese Language Newsletter
Subscribe at http//AskAsia.org/Chinese/
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Resources

• See AskAsia.org/Chinese

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ResourceWorkshop for New Programs
http//casls.uoregon.edu/workshop/index.php
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• We live in one world. What we do affects others,
  and what others do affects us as never before.
  To recognize that we are all members of a world
  community and that we all have responsibilities
  to each other is not romantic rhetoric, but
  modern economic and social reality.

Department for Education and Skills, Putting the
World into World-Class Education An
international strategy for education, skills and
childrens services.