Programs | World View

Buddhism in North Carolina Local Study Tour

This local-to-global study tour introduces K-12 and community college educators to North Carolina’s religious diversity through experiential learning and discussion. Educators will explore aspects of some of North Carolina’s diverse Buddhist communities through site visits and guided discussions with community experts and UNC faculty and staff.

Global Education Summit 2018 | Buncombe County Schools

World View partners are invited to kick off the school year with a global mindset. Join Buncombe County Schools and World View for a free global education professional development event.

The OVERBook Project on the Environment and Sustainability

K-12 and community college educators of all disciplines from World View partner institutions are invited to apply to the 2018 World View Fellows Program. This interdisciplinary professional learning opportunity will deepen educators’ understanding of contemporary global environmental issues and resources for teaching about these issues.

Creating a Global Media Center

The Creating a Global Media Center Workshop explores strategies, media content and technology tools to bring the world to North Carolina’s schools. The program is designed to help K-12 school librarians and technology facilitators better understand our interconnected world by learning with and through technology and relevant resources.

Moldova

Spring through October 2019; Travel dates to Moldova are June 15-24, 2019 | The Moldova Global Study Visit Program includes a two-day spring workshop and orientation, an 8-day study visit to Moldova and a follow-up workshop.

Global Education Leaders Program

World View’s Global Education Leaders Program brings together current and aspiring leaders from K-12 schools, districts and community colleges for an intensive examination of global issues that impact students and their communities.

Dominican Republic: Legacies of the Past in Today’s Dominican Republic

Educators will learn about Colonial Americas and the legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade; the Dominican Republic’s public and private educational systems and practices; and apply concepts of women’s rights in Dominican society and culture to instruction.

Costa Rica

March through October 2019; Travel dates to Costa Rica are July 17-26, 2019 | The Costa Rica Global Study Visit Program includes a two-day spring seminar with orientation, a 10-day study visit to Costa Rica and a follow-up workshop.

China: Traditions, Trends and Transformations

In spite of rapid transitions due to globalization and geopolitical forces, China maintains one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations. China’s complexity, diversity and shifting role in global affairs present extraordinary opportunities for learning.

South Africa

Educators will learn from communities in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town; explore the educational system; examine the contemporary impact of historical events through the lens of Apartheid; and engage in critical self-reflection.