Driving Toward a Global Consciousness

As the world becomes increasingly complex and riddled with controversy, violence, and human suffering, teachers are confronted with the challenge of trying to teach their students to respect diversity in society, develop empathy for others, and become advocates for change to improve the quality of life for every person on the planet. This book outlines how a global education program with human connections that is taught through the Driver Model of Curriculum Development, enables children to become active global citizens who advocate for positive global change. This practical approach to the development of a global education program provides educators with strategies, resources and activities that motivate their students to learn about global issues, think of others before they think of themselves, and develop potential solutions to global issues that could be realized. Children must be prepared to confront and resolve the issues and concerns they will face in the world they will inherit.