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kkasargodstaub

Guide to Resources in Global Studies - 4 views

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      Site is valuable to social studies teachers because it's a clearinghouse for accessing lots of different information. There are statistics, articles, books, publications etc.
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    Tags? How might teachers use the site?
Erin Power

New to English - Interactive Graphic - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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      This map takes statistics from the National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition and Language Instruction Education Programs and maps it out so it is more meaningful.
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      A teacher could use this site to understand the reality that they will most definitely teach to students who do not speak English, and deciding a plan for how they will approach this situation. Also, they could use it in a social studies classroom as a visual demonstration of a widespread social change.
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      I think this site is valuable because its a great example of what can be done with the internet, its an interactive map that shows social change on both a widespread and small level.
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      The rise in English learners is a remarkably fast growing trend in the past few years - one that teachers need to be ready to deal with.
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      Its important to Note the information in DC - there is a very high population of English Language Learners.
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    This map shows the growing population of English Language Learners (students who are not fluent English speakers) in the American school system.
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    This interactive graph is so interesting! I like these kinds of web tools.
Laura Wood

Peace Media - 0 views

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      For "educators, students, organizations, and the community of practitioners working in the conflict management field" To "access multimedia materials that support conflict analysis and prevention, conflict resolution, and post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation." Very political
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      Again, I would strongly caution you to try out games and media first. The Darfur and UNHCR games are extremely violent.
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      The amount of info can get quickly overwhelming so I recommend searching for what you are particularly interested in. For example there are teaching guides for tons of movies and documentaries.
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    Compiled database of games, radio programs, teaching materials, etc about global peace. Some of the content is rather graphic and all should be screened for appropriate audiences. Info on Darfur, refugees, education in various countries. Etc.
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    Compiled database of games, radio programs, teaching materials, etc about global peace. Some of the content is rather graphic and all should be screened for appropriate audiences.
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