At School in the World: Developing Globally Engaged Teachers

At School in the World: Developing Globally Engaged Teachers is the first resource to combine the theory of globalizing education preparation programs (EPP) with practice from all regions of the world. It argues for the importance of incorporating global citizenship and intercultural competence development into education curricula at all levels and in every region. The book includes insights from the field and practical examples, and the voices of 47 emerging and distinguished intercultural education scholars from over ten countries. It is an ideal resource for division leaders of EPP, education policy developers, teacher preparation faculty, and pre- and in-service teachers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 438 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

The groundbreaking work, At School in the World: Developing Globally Engaged Teachers, is the first resource to seamlessly blend theory and practice from across the globe in the field of education preparation programs (EPP). It compellingly argues for the vital inclusion of global citizenship and intercultural competence development in education curricula at all levels and in every region of the world.

Drawing from extensive field insights and practical examples, this comprehensive masterpiece aims to empower teacher educators, teachers, and education policy developers to:

• Enhance their understanding of the significance of internationalizing teacher education.
• Cultivate their intercultural competence.
• Learn effective strategies for integrating global approaches into their courses and programs.

This extraordinary volume features the insightful perspectives of 47 emerging and distinguished intercultural education scholars hailing from over ten countries, offering a unparalleled breadth and depth of experiences and practices gathered in one remarkable book. It serves as an invaluable resource for division leaders of EPP at colleges and universities, education policy developers, teacher preparation faculty, and pre- and in-service teachers, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

By embracing the principles outlined in At School in the World, educators can empower students to become global citizens who are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of our interconnected world, foster understanding, and contribute to a more peaceful and prosperous global community.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538153826