Programs
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.
READ MORECreating 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
READ MORESouth 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.
READ MORECosta Rica and Nicaragua
Educators will experience a culture, country and people different from their own. In addition to the Spanish language, educators will learn about and compare Costa Rica and Nicaragua’s education systems, development and environmental issues.
READ MOREEast Asia: Traditions, Trends and Transformations
Through plenary talks and small group sessions, K-12 and community college educators will explore East Asia’s history, culture, diversity, contemporary affairs and changing role in the world.
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