Summer Summit: Fostering Glocal Competencies in Education

80 Washington Street,Providence RI 02903

20 July, 2022

Description

The Preparing Glocally Competent Teachers research team from Providence College and the University of Rhode Island is hosting a summer professional development summit to gather educators interested in reflecting on global learning practices and exploring the assets of glocality in K-16 education. On July 20th, the Summer Summit will host Prof. Elizabeth Crawford from University of North Carolina Wilmington, who will facilitate a workshop on Co-Creating Networks for Change: Revisioning Community Engagement and Problem-Solving through Human-Centered Practices. On July 21st, there will be opportunities for educators to share ideas and collaborate on glocal projects and a panel discussion on the theme of Communication as Teaching across Rhode Island with featured panelists Omar Bah, Founder of Refugee Dream Center, Alex DECiccio, Specialist, ISC/Media & Production, Inner Space Center, University of Rhode Island and Laura Boynton Hauerwas, Professor, Elementary & Special Education, Providence College. The Summer Summit will conclude on July 21st with a Closing Session where participants will be invited to envision Building a Glocal Coalition in RI. This event is supported by a Longview Foundation grant. It is free to attend.