Bridges to the World Workshop

Bridges to the World is a series of interactive workshops that examine the key elements of global education and explore a multitude of resources for educators to foster global competence in their classrooms. The professional development program trains a cohort of educators in middle and high school classrooms to become confident instructors in global education. The initiative offers educational resources and professional development opportunities for teachers in the realms of world affairs, geopolitical issues and U.S. foreign policy.

Participating teachers are required to attend six workshops, and to evaluate and reflect upon the implementation of resources in their classrooms. The workshops lead a cohort of participants through the four stages of global competency, using the Asia Society framework. Thanks to this framework, participants learn how to engage students in current events and international issues through investigating the world, recognizing the perspectives of others, communicating their ideas and taking action.

2020-2021 Bridges to the World Workshop Schedule (Spring 2021)

The program includes six virtual workshops that will be held weekly during the 2021 spring semester. Sessions will be held on Mondays beginning on March 1, 2020, from 4:30 pm—6:30 pm ET. Participants will also complete selected activities on their own time, outside of weekly sessions.

• • Session #1 – Introduction to Global Education
  • Sessions #2-3 – Immigration & Global Migration
  • Sessions #4-5 – Climate Change
  • Session #6 – Global Health & Next Steps

If you are interested in participating in Bridges to the World or for more information on our professional development opportunities, please contact Elizabeth Coerdt, Manager of Global Education, at ecoerdt@ccwa.org or (216) 255-9002.