Global Literacy Invitations: Africa Across the Curriculum

Presenters: Dr. Vesna Dimetrieska and Leana Brunson McClain, M.S.Ed

This session will introduce participants to Global Literacy Invitations, providing opportunities to examine how picture books may be used to teach global content, internationalizing one’s curriculum. It is geared towards grades 3-6 teachers. Globally competent teachers prepare students to be globally ready individuals who can work and make a difference in today’s interconnected world. Picture books from various parts of the world have the potential for making connections across the content areas while addressing the academic standards and learning about other parts of the world in age-appropriate ways. Additionally, the global literacy invitations help creating meaningful learning experiences both for the students and the teachers who are creating and using them.

This video is brought to you by the African Studies Association Outreach Council as part of the virtual "2020 African Studies Association Teachers Workshop: Transnational Solidarities".