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We have developed the Global Perspective Inventory (GPI) to measure a person's global perspective, with an emphasis on the importance of cultural influences. We have developed the GPI with the idea that all persons -students, faculty, staff--- are on a journey of life, in which they keep asking three major questions: How do I know? Who am I? and How do I relate to others?

Engaging Students Through Global Issues is an activity-based lesson book that contains 40 inspiring lessons. These lesson plans are designed to help students understand complex global issues and sustainable solutions. Each lesson offers creative tools for students to take action in their local and global communities."

# Develop the capacity of young people in decision making and action learning around issues of global significance. # Have young people work together on innovative projects which engage them in unaccustomed forms of action that create understandiing of differences and promote conflict resolution skills between individuals and groups. # Develop inter-cultural understanding in schools and their community members. # To transform traditional schools practice by increasing global connection, meaningful use of digital media and inspiring student engagement.