Mission Statement and Goals
Our mission
Our aim is to develop global competence in ourselves and to continue to promote global competence for others. According to EdSteps, "global competence is the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to understand and act creatively and innovatively on issues of global significance."
The components of the Global Competence Matrix include
The components of the Global Competence Matrix include
- Investigate the world
- Recognize perspectives
- Communicate ideas
- Take action
Opportunities
Members of the club will have opportunities to learn about and experience different cultures through guest speakers and cultural activities in order to better understand the world in which we live and our role as global citizens. Members will serve as "cultural ambassadors" to the school and our local community. Each year we will organize and participate in at least one service-learning project to aid local groups or international groups.
Guest speakers may include:
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Cultural activities may include:
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Possible projects:
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