#globaledchat Archive
A weekly chat covering topics related to teaching with a global perspective. A rotating cast of guest hosts include education experts and influencers. A must-follow for all educators who would like to open their classroom to global opportunities! Hosted by @HSingmaster and sponsored by @AsiaSocietyEDU
Thursday December 10, 2015
Welcome to ! Please introduce yourself and share your favorite novel with a global theme.
Hi Everyone! Jennifer fm Longview here. Most recently read is Razor’s Edge by Maugham, been exploring WWI and WWI lit lately.
Tonight we will be discussing the idea of literacy communities or teacher study groups. To learn more: https://t.co/vJC2rl4oo6
Kathy Short -- The Red Pencil about a girl who lives in the Sudan, deals with resilience and dreams.
Good evening, . Jason in Iowa City & form the long list, I will go w/ a book I am using next semester, 'Nervous Conditions'
Anne here on behalf of Asia Society. My favorite book ever is The Brothers K, which has a somewhat global theme!
Hi Kathy! Thank you for joining and for helping with the chat tonight!
Stacy in central PA. Too many great books to come up with one.
Hi Jason, Thanks for joining !
Prisca Martens, Towson Univ, here. Too many to come up with one!
Jena Ball, author, illustrator & creator of The Not Perfect Hat Club. Novel="Half the Sky."
Hi! Kimberly in Seattle. The Lacuna (B. Kingsolver)!
Hi Stacy - thanks for joining again!
Hello Irasema from Houston
Aloha, Kalei Stern 7thgr ELA teacher in Honolulu. My fave global theme novel is Station Eleven by Emily Mandel.
Hello We love "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe
Hi Prisca! Thanks for joining tonight!
W/ so much terrible rhetoric flying around in this world, it's good to be in a positive space for a little while
Hello from Toronto Marty Keltz working globally with author 4 the last 6 weeks on
Ken from Western Oregon Univ. I'm going to have to think about my favorite book w/ global theme & get back
Hello Participating from Denton, TX - looking forward 2 hearing/learning new ideas/resources
Hi! Thanks for joining - thats a great book - I'm looking at it on my shelf right now ;)
Sandra, principal in "Crónica de una Muerte Anunciada" by Gabriel García Márquez
Hello! Laura Balderas from Houston
Q1: What are some favorite global book titles you have used with students (include title and grade)?
A1: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 3-5th A Life Like Mine 3-5th Martina the Beautiful Cockroach 1-2nd Houses & Homes K/1st
sells amazing authentic Mexican books! Visit her site!
The Turtle of Oman, Nye, Grades 3-5
Hola Sandra! Thank you for joining. Also one of my favorite books - anything by Garcia Marquez actually.
My Name is Sangoel with 1st grade. The kids find the meanings of their names too.
Hi Laura - good to have you on !
A1. Also see Notable Books for a Global Society, Grades K-8
HI Heather. Thanks for the warm welcome.
SR from MA jumping in late and trying to stay awake. Long day!
Hi Marty - thanks for joining and for spreading the word about :)
A1 100s of kds across 15 countries are currently reading "The Not Perfect Hat Club" A global exploration of SEL & literacy.
A1:Red Scarf Girl (9-11),Things Fall Apart (9-13),In the Time of the Butterflies (9-13),Outcasts United (11-16),Persepolis
A1 Big fan of "Life of Pi," Yann Martel book & the movie. Have felt this has global message of resilience & courage.
IBBY has a global list of books that portray disabilities around the world
A1: International Literacy Association’s 2015 cultural diversity book list is a good resource:
https://t.co/RzslZ1c2UQ
Hi! Kristen w/ here.The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down - Anne Fadiman deals with cross-cultural clashes
"Reading Lolita in Tehran" (HS), Kabul Beauty School (HS & college), "Henry's Freedom Box" (ele)
Hello ! Marla from 5CSchools Partnership. Love Out of the Way! Out of the Way! picture book on change in India.
A1: Country of My Skull (10-12), Cry, the Beloved Country (9-13), Nisei Daughter
A1.The umbrella pre-k-1st
A1 For teaching a global persp SS course to college Ss I like Social Studies & the World: Teaching GP https://t.co/7pJaajgTQq
I love that book. One of my favorites!! https://t.co/jwERLBsKIO
Hi! Kristen w/ here.The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down - Anne Fadiman deals with cross-cultural clashes
A1: Gr8 (13 year olds) read The Language Inside and Endangered
Breaking Stalin's Nose (10-12) has led to great talk with kids
Q2: What are some of the benefits and challenges to incorporating global books into the classroom?
Wow! So many great global books being shared on right now!
A1 (cont): Used What is the What, Sold, Long Way Gone when looking at child human rights
Oh my gosh! I forgot about that one. It's amazing.
Q2. If curriculum is very prescribed, it can be difficult to go outside the official line.
One challenge is providing context so kids do not "pity" the characters
Thanks for joining tonight Kristen!
little out there is positive (or even accurate) portrayal of kids with disabilities and not
Americanah a current favorite for older students.
A2: Providing enough context when the entire book cannot be read & avoid comparing all characters/plots to U.S. examples
A1. La leyenda de la flor de nochebuena pre-k- 2nd
Literacy as it is is a gateway to new 🌎what better way than actual images and stories 2 transport u! https://t.co/P4uPqEaNgT
Q2: What are some of the benefits and challenges to incorporating global books into the classroom?
International books provide a way for kids to see how others live, take them out of themselves as norm
Q2 Great for teaching about point of view and perspective.
That's a great point... How are you doing that?
A2 A benefit is getting Ss to see and feel the emotions of a different cultural perspective...
W/o the necessary tools to serve as cultural brokers,context & intent of these books may be lost on the students
A2: Global lit gives broader perspect of themselves in relation to others & the world. Develops intercult understand.
A1: Hooray for St.Patricks Day
I know - right? I want to go get it for my son :)
One way is to pair a US book with a global book of same theme so kids see connection and difference
A2: A jumping off point for inquiry to learn more & seek out sources produced in countries where authors & stories are set
Q2 For elementary, global fiction is often an easier entry into another culture than non-fiction.
https://t.co/l8EZvuCEF0
So looking forward to the kids taking pledge next week! Exciting! The global community just keeps growing for
It's power of story 2 provoke empathy & eradicate fear. Outward differences become doors 2 discover similarities
A2 (cont) Difficulty is getting Ss to be able to let go of their cult lens 4 that moment while in the story 2fully understand
Agreed: helping readers contextualize characters in their culture is challenge 4 all https://t.co/OKNVjfN4UB
One challenge is providing context so kids do not "pity" the characters
Oh that's interesting... Then they can make those connections directly
We always look at who wrote the story and how their experiences connect to the book
. misplaced pity, discrimination, & are international challenges faced by PWD - transcend culture
A2: Exposing Ss 2 different cultures, traditions & vocabulary is crucial. Taking Ss on literacy fieldtrips around the 🌎 is fun
Q3: How can teachers make global/local connections when using global books?
A3: Use short stories/books that are global & bring in readers fm community who can tie book themes to their experiences
Yes, our rule is to never use a book alone because the kids need a perspective from which to respond
Yes, empathizing seems key, includes the imagination of a whole human being rather than just looking at an 'other'
The book alone isn't enough. Needs good background resources with it.
Having kids talk with other classrooms about the same book online - project. Awesome https://t.co/iScJ6wOJqc
One way is to pair a US book with a global book of same theme so kids see connection and difference
I do a lot of pairing mythology with nonfiction, Ss connect to myths they know, scaffold for the SS/geo
how about Revolution Is Not A Dinner Party? Great companion to Red Scarf Girl
We start with connection and then use that as a stepping stone to difference as uniqueness and resource
A3: If tech is available, contact the author to talk to a class/school, advocate for global books on display at public library
A3: I think of stories as doors 2 experience. Let Ss experience & tackle issue thru characters' eyes, the apply to RL via PBL.
Such a good idea. Also good training - more than one perspective/source
Key to global understanding, change the world if kids see that they are like others & have same feelings
Absolutely! And, one of those Mao quotes that spark good discussion.
Yes. Lots of fables from multiple cultures - Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood.
https://t.co/bJcwNIUwv0
I do a lot of pairing mythology with nonfiction, Ss connect to myths they know, scaffold for the SS/geo
A3. By connecting similarities and differences in traditions, culture, activities, simple things
A 3 Also, really helpful to pair fiction and nonfiction -- Breaking Stalin's Nose with a bio of Stalin.
This is truly a game changer. Read a story about another culture then meet & talk w/Ss from that culture - Amazing!
A2 help Ts/Ss collect support materials 4 > cult. understanding https://t.co/hNlD2vmDNm
The book alone isn't enough. Needs good background resources with it.
Sounds like a great book. Looking it up right now! !
Also found it useful to pair a book on a global issue (hunger) with one showing the same problem in the US
A3 Bring in live people from culture if can. Could use social media. Did this w/ Gaza friend after read graphic novel on Gaza
That's a great idea, ! https://t.co/0P32W71yIx
Also found it useful to pair a book on a global issue (hunger) with one showing the same problem in the US
A3:Connect w/students through twitterchats (math teachers are doing this) to talk about books
A2 W/o necessary tools to serve as cultural brokers,context & intent of these books may be lost on the students
Yes, to see the humanity they share with those who seem completely different - really opens perspective
Great point. I like books that explore alternative ends 2 RL stories. Man in a High Castle 4 example.
Yes! This helps "humanize" the other
Have students share their own culture and traditions.
Love Newberry winner, "The Midwife's Apprentice" goes back time, but theme of overcoming failure. Timeless!
Q4: When picking books, what guidelines should teachers use? How about finding authentic fiction and non-fiction texts?
A3: Collaborate on creating a book using
I truly encourage you to visit our hashtag and see the many ideas to expand global stories with!
We embed a novel in a set of 10-15 picture books of fiction, nonfic, folklore, poetry, etc.
A3: Have students share their own culture and traditions.
That's great! Mythology engages the imagination and enriches the discussion
A3 Impt. 2 remember issues within & across borders - Yes 2 U.S./non-U.S. bk pairings https://t.co/4fAlZ43X7G
Also found it useful to pair a book on a global issue (hunger) with one showing the same problem in the US
Great idea. That's the way 2 make it real & drive home the point that what affects one affects us ALL
A3 student exchanges,whether in-person or virtual (Skype,etc.) are great ways to give global themes a human face
Hace 2 balance the emphasis on standards & academics w/ Social Emotional Learning best fueled by story https://t.co/LNBaYLsA0o
Yes, to see the humanity they share with those who seem completely different - really opens perspective
Doing this with Doors to the World website, coming out in April- children's picture books. Send us ideas!
A4: Teachers need to ask "who is missing?" when examining curriculum & use lit to bring those overlooked povs into class
13th century England "Catherine Called Birdy" great historical novel. award-winner (Cushman), girl "journaling" blogging!
Author's websites are helpful because they provide insights on the author's research and process
Please let me know how to find the website in April!
Relevant to SS age? Ask ourselves how we can connect prior knowledge to help SS understand story https://t.co/g1y3uuyHJf
Q4: When picking books, what guidelines should teachers use? How about finding authentic fiction and non-fiction texts?
Q4 - also helps to have a set of books and compare the images across books
Any book that teaches kids that they are special, that validates them & their culture is to be shared with our kids!
This is powerful. We'be done newspapers, novellas and collections of short stroies.
A4 stories & characters w/ depth. Once reading, have Ss use NCSS media literacy Qs to analyze reading https://t.co/Bepm0Hwems
A4 librarians have great ideas for global books, also discussion groups for age range
A4: Be sure that the narratives do not reinforce stereotypes or "other" places, people, & cultures
I'll have to read that one!
A4: This is perfect! https://t.co/08aln3r1WN
Any book that teaches kids that they are special, that validates them & their culture is to be shared with our kids!
Q5: How can literacy communities/study groups promote the use of global titles in the classroom? See: https://t.co/uohpVqc2Bs
. what a great idea to unite them!
Q4When picking books,what guidelines should teachers use How about finding authentic fiction and non-fiction texts?
Yes! Not all we do in MX is break piñatas and eat tamales! 😂👏🏼 https://t.co/wzfAPKhQDx
A4: Be sure that the narratives do not reinforce stereotypes or "other" places, people, & cultures
A4 - we need to teach kids to read critically and use book we see as problematic
A4: Pre-k need picture books that are relevant to Ss and will help them understand the lesson of the book.
Q5: Sometimes it's convincing the admin of the importance of global bks. Ts understand the need.
😂 and wear sombreros! https://t.co/1Xp5zw7upz
Yes! Not all we do in MX is break piñatas and eat tamales! 😂👏🏼 https://t.co/wzfAPKhQDx
A4: Be sure that the narratives do not reinforce stereotypes or "other" places, people, & cultures
A5 - They can help each other find good books as well as share experiences and ideas with each other
A4 Sometimes spec. cult. perspectives are unavail. in dev. approp. resources = challenge https://t.co/wZksO4nHDO
A4: Teachers need to ask "who is missing?" when examining curriculum & use lit to bring those overlooked povs into class
Authenticity? Can be problematic idea, right? What about accuracy? every book needs critical eye
a5: Having teachers share across classrooms can really help with sharing strategies and resources (like we are doing now!).
A4. We need to tach out Ss to understand other cultures through books.
It's easy to get discouraged and give us due to mandates without having other teachers to think with in a group
Hi rizza preschool teacher from philippines
A4 I use websites of the cultures being depicted and see which books they recommend as authentic. I don't always know.
A5 Make sure community & admin sees how it relates back to the Ss & communities interests
It's learning to teach 'in the cracks' when necessary. Ts know the importance of global bks.
Working with a study group keeps me motivated and gives me the strength of having others thinking with me
Is there a place 4 using bks w/stereotypes in order 2 > Ss awareness of how stereo. are communicated? https://t.co/0cOM2aILcT
Yes! Not all we do in MX is break piñatas and eat tamales! 😂👏🏼 https://t.co/wzfAPKhQDx
A4: Be sure that the narratives do not reinforce stereotypes or "other" places, people, & cultures
Any suggestions for the best method of informing the community/administration?
A5: Good way to build parent & community support for global ed by casting a wide net when inviting potential members
A5 create global themes for content in any class/grade and choose diff cultures & geography for each one
Q6: How can educators start literacy communities/study groups? What resources exist?
I will never forget "Pepy's Diary." bye.
As start, point out criti thinking skills Ss develop, the need 2 understand other cult in interconnected world
A 4 Some schools have started parent groups with global literature
agree, can provide a powerful way to encourage discussion that generates empathy and compassion. https://t.co/ONkZ6niPZI
Is there a place 4 using bks w/stereotypes in order 2 > Ss awareness of how stereo. are communicated? https://t.co/0cOM2aILcT
Yes! Not all we do in MX is break piñatas and eat tamales! 😂👏🏼 https://t.co/wzfAPKhQDx
A4: Be sure that the narratives do not reinforce stereotypes or "other" places, people, & cultures
That's a great Q. I would guess that a teacher would need to be well trained/super confident to attempt this -
A6: It seems like Twitter might be a good place to start :)
A6, the new guide from Longview and WOW has great examples of ways that teachers started groups
The most important is find a couple colleagues who want to think about global lit, on-line or in your school
A5 If only read stand.rev.sources work w/them 2 > their knowl. of global bks 2 buy 4 school library
A6: Starting just takes Ts committed to each other, PD, and meeting regularly. Discuss global bks and Ss responses.
Ditto. That's an awesome idea!
A6: Look beyond geographic limitations to build a community w/ tech. Twitter, Wordpress, Skype, Zoom, Voicethread, Flipgrid
Setting a date and a time and just starting is the key, instead of "intending" to start and putting it off
So true. The best laid plans...
A6. If my wife's book club is any indication - wine is required... ;-)
Agreed. But if Ts & don't step up 2 challenge, stereotypes are still communicated
In fact, isn't that essentially what we're doing here?!
Absolutely! By no means am I saying don't do it - but make sure you're prepared
NCLE is a site that facilitates teachers who want to start an inquiry group and provides resources for a group
Yes, bring wine from the region we’re studying to make even further connections! https://t.co/yjYJwdJshp
A6. If my wife's book club is any indication - wine is required... ;-)
We need to take Ss across varied emotional landscapes as well as just talking, foods, dress, climate & geography..
Q7: Once a study group starts, what’s the best way to ensure momentum? What will you do to bring global books into your class?
A7: Regularly meet. Share responsibilities of choosing books and leading discussions. Incl. time to plan/integrate into class.
A7: Momentum: switch book picks (fiction/non), skype with authors, use themes: conflict, water, quests, geographic areas etc.
We found that we never leave a meeting without setting a date and time and focus for our next meeting
This is such a great point! Learning about other cultures and ways of life is not just information-based enggmnt
A7: If the discussions are rich and deep, Ts feel the need and the momentum is there.
There are also many online resources to make book locations come alive - without requiring travel: https://t.co/bnib0upjbO
That is true for so many things :)
A7 - also has been great to go after small local grants to get books that we can share across classrooms
A7: Set a goal of using at least one book and/or one new book depending on resources & curriculum per unit w/ a colleague
Standards & test_prep curriculum's will make a global perspective a footnote to what Ss are already bored with.
A7 part of group’s responsibility is keeping collective commitment to global ed. Continue to support and drive awareness
Q7 - we always start meetings by sharing successes before going to concerns
A6: Connect with other schools through and
A6 Featured in Intercultural Understanding thru Global Literature & Susan Corapi: Bk review https://t.co/ljs44kHPkJ
A6 join connect with other groups or create one in school then branch out locally thhen globally
Yes, yes and yes.. https://t.co/HFjQ15uaoJ
This is such a great point! Learning about other cultures and ways of life is not just information-based enggmnt
Good call. That's pretty much how all good meetings should go! https://t.co/rTGBhGRjeh
Q7 - we always start meetings by sharing successes before going to concerns
This resource has many examples of ways groups organized themselves and what they did in their groups
My kind of book study! 🍷 https://t.co/VwnYej07Of
A6. If my wife's book club is any indication - wine is required... ;-)
Does your group have any members who join virtually?
Q8: will break until January – what are some topics or special guests you would like to chat about/with in the new year?
We are setting up that possibility for virtual membership right now
A5: Connect with stories of other cultures through a Global Parade
Awesome! Would love to hear how it works out.
Any chance anybody has time & energy to make google doc of global books & resources shared tonight!? That would be wonderful!!
A8: By request of - we will be doing one on music in January!
Is there an index of topics that were covered this past year?
Thank you 4 thoughtful ?s & 4 hosting engaging exchange. From a first-timer! https://t.co/nDNsp3I69C
Q8: will break until January – what are some topics or special guests you would like to chat about/with in the new year?
Not a public one - but we could make one :)
A8: How to lose the holiday 15.... ;-)
perfect! Thanks! I guess I missed that.
Thank you for participating tonight and to and for helping with the topic and questions!
Great chat tonight! Looking forward to January. Happy holidays everyone!
Thanks to you, Heather! Thank you Kathy & all on twitter chat! Let’s all read a global book over the holiday!
Thank you so much for joining and for your great contributions! Hope to see you again in January!
A8: Can we have one with an "invite a classroom -ucator" focus? I'd love to get more voices from the trenches.
Yes, THANKS and all. This was my first twitter chat! Very enlightening!
A6. Connect with other schools and breach out globally .
That's a great idea! Would everyone invite a non-global someone to join a ? https://t.co/bL0Vzyk0e1
A8: Can we have one with an "invite a classroom -ucator" focus? I'd love to get more voices from the trenches.
I try to get to all of the Storify collections that are generously created & shared. Thank you for organizing
will return on January 7, 2016! Until then, happy holidays to you and your families!
Thanks for the invitation. I really enjoyed the conversation and ideas
Thanks so much for joining! We love new participants!
Will do! And have a wonderful holiday season !
Thanks ! Great discussion and resources! Happy holidays, everybody!!
I will storify this chat as well since there were so many great resources!
My first twitter chat too. Very inspiring! Thanks Heather and all!
It was great participating for the first time
You are most welcome! Thanks for joining and promoting each week.
. That's great, too. Was thinking more of -ucators new to . Ideas for two separate chats, or combined??
Wow! So many first timers - thank you all for your support of !
Kalei Stern 7thgr ELA teacher switching from to chat. I would be Pres Cleveland to stop illegal overthrow of HI
That's what friends are for!
Thanks a lot ..happy to learn new things today!
