Introducing Global Competency as a 21st Century Skill

As our public schools work towards relevancy in our children’s education, “global competency” and “cross cultural awareness” have risen as 21st century skill requirements.  CETUSA is a strong advocate for developing this awareness through international exchange.  CETUSA is a not-for-profit international student exchange organization coordinating exchange experiences for high school students, university students and young professionals with a mission “to encourage a lifelong journey of global peace and understanding” for the students, host families and communities that are part of the exchange experience. Take note of the inclusion of those who are “a part of the exchange experience.”  We strongly encourage our host schools, host communities and host companies to engage with the international students and participants that are visiting in the US. Ask them to be part of a Q&A session, write a guest blog in your school/company newsletter, or have them talk about their home country and differences to the US.  Take advantage of the chance to speak with someone whose “prism of perspective” is different from your own. Here are some other tips for teachers on how to build Global Competency into your classroom: How to Help Teachers Build a Globally Competent Teaching Practice