It’s time to go global, some will say. But as long as you have limited knowledge of the world, are afraid to change, and are comfortable with limited perception, such ambition will not amount to something worthy.
Being global means that you are open to different perspectives. You are not trapped in your limited vision of self-righteousness, etc. making you like a blind man describing an elephant based on his own limited perception. So you conclude without full knowledge, and the result is something hilarious or dangerous.
Well, I’m not playing a great citizen of the world because there are many things to consider to be one. And, I’m still struggling in my own perspective. No, you’re not going to judge me just because I’m saying these things without knowing the opinion of others or what–those who know me–well, pretend you don’t… anyway, as teachers we are obliged to be guides of our pupils to be informed, take action and develop the habit of reflecting on that information and doing the right things using those thoughts or knowledge for their own benefit. Without a positive outlook on life, social skills and the like, one can never be a person with a global outlook. Worse yet, dreaming of being one won’t come true. It will remain a wish. No.
How are we going to guide our pupils so that they know what a citizen of the world is like and what thoughts must occupy the mind to be one?
First, scaffolding. Well, students have a hard time absorbing the cultures of other peoples of the world simply by reading unscaffolded books made by competent teachers. She must be cultured, well traveled and well informed on the said matter.
Second, collaboration with other students around the world is paramount.. Well, with limited resources and the indifference of the leaders in providing these essences in learning; still, a global teacher’s perspective of helping his students globalize is in vain.
Third, freedom to be creative. Strict adherence to bullshit rules without thinking, or without considering the effects of unbalanced curriculum, haphazard programs, etc. global thinking is simply an illusion. The trend is, global in dream, not in reality. And this is counterproductive to the development of global learners where ignorance, prejudice and the like are things of the past.
Fourth, take the initiative. The global masters must do something, through their own initiatives to get help from people who are aware, with the same wavelengths, etc. towards the achievement of the realization of the dream: that of going global. Barrotic thinking is nothing more than fear of change. Still, others cling to the old belief and ways of doing things without considering other more effective and efficient ways to increase learning, thus failing to achieve the real goal of education.
I have this power-4 principle: power to know, change, create and share as a guide for our students’ quest to become global, and to achieve globally competent thinkers and doers. As conscientious facilitators of learning, our neighborhoods are lucky to have us as their great mentors who know the nitty-gritty of eliminating illiteracy by 2015 and ensuring competent global citizens moving forward.
Yes, it’s hard work, but with a burning desire to make a difference, nothing is impossible.
Keep believing that the world is what you make of it. Do your part now by making your prizes highly creative thinkers and doers. But, of course, they must first be good readers and users of the information.
Well, take this challenge and then you will see a big difference.