Author Description

Product Description This book offers a logical conceptual framework and categorization system to analyze global issues, such as the environment, population, and nutrition. Designed for use by both in-service and pre-service teachers, the book marks a beginning in the development and further refinement of the field of global education. Options in curriculum development and activities designed for K-12 students provide practical information to implement global education. The strategies in this book will enable the reader to further develop critical thinking skills through a global consciousness. Includes chapters with a global perspective on pluralistic teaching (1), curriculum development (3), human rights issues (4), environment, energy, health, and nutrition issues (5), and economics and security (6). For educators who wish to bring a global emphasis to general classroom skills. From the Back Cover This book offers a logical conceptual framework and categorization system to analyze global issues, such as the environment, population, and nutrition. Designed for use by both in-service and pre-service teachers, the book marks a beginning in the development and further refinement of the field of global education. Options in curriculum development and activities designed for K-12 students provide practical information to implement global education.The strategies in this book will enable the reader to further develop critical thinking skills through a global consciousness. Includes chapters with a global perspective on pluralistic teaching (1), curriculum development (3), human rights issues (4), environment, energy, health, and nutrition issues (5), and economics and security (6).For educators who wish to bring a global emphasis to general classroom skills.