April 2008
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Dear Colleagues, Welcome to the Global History and Geography Online Resource. In just the past few years, billions of people have entered the global economy and ignited a global education boom that has changed our world and challenges our state. In keen recognition of this change, the Board of Regents envisions New York graduates who are prepared for citizenship, work, and continued education. Now more than ever, the interconnectedness of global economic markets, media, and technologies affects students worldwide. Our students must be able to confront global challenges such as economic competition, changing career opportunities, environmental changes, conflict, religious persecution and genocide, rapid technological advances, and migration leading to demographic shifts. Such interconnectedness necessitates instructional innovation, enabling students to develop cultural competency, technological aptitude, collaborative abilities, and communication skills. Combined with competency in mathematics, science, and other content areas, these skills are highly transferable to a range of employment and life situations, and empower our students to thrive in a global economy. The Global History and Geography Online Resource reflects the vision that innovative instructional resources should provide teachers with support to develop the knowledge, skills, and cultural competencies that students need to succeed in school, compete in the workplace, and become part of the global community.
As you implement this resource into your curriculum, we
welcome your comments via the Global History and
Geography Online Resource Comment Sheet at
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/socst/ghgonline/GHGCOMMENTSHEET.doc.
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“The
September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks demonstrated to many
Americans that movements from across the globe impact our
country in ways never before imagined. Despite America’s
status as an economic, military and cultural superpower, we
risk becoming narrowly confined within our own borders,
lacking the understanding of the world around us that is
essential to our continued leadership role in the world
community. The day has long passed when a citizen could
afford to be uninformed about the rest of the world and
America’s place in that world. CED therefore believes it is
critical to ensure that all students become globally
competent citizens who will lead our country in the
twenty-first century.” |
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