"Globally competent students are curious about and engaged in the world. They are increasingly able to investigate the world beyond their immediate surroundings, understand their own and others' cultural perspectives, communicate differences, and take action to improve conditions." - Veronica Boix Mansilla Beyond oceans, climate types, and capital cities, global competence is an essential component of modern learning. More about projects and solving problems, and less about rote memorization, Edsteps defines global competence as; "The knowledge, skills and dispositions to understand and act creatively and innovatively on issues of global significance." Edsteps shared these matrices to support the development of global competency in any academic discipline. ISTE, International Society for Technology in Education, recently updated their learning standards for students . Standard Seven, Global Collaborator , challenges students to " broaden ...
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