Becoming a global teacher is all about adapting the way that you teach and the educator that

you are
both inside and outside the classroom. There are many ways that you can do this but they do not simply
happen overnight. The three steps listed below and the many others will involve you thinking long and
hard about certain aspects of teachings. You may even have to re-invent the way you view your role as a
teacher.

Think about your definition of English

The first step towards being a global teacher is to think about how you define English. More traditionally,
the definition of English has been: The mother tongue of countries such as the United Kingdom and
United States where English is the primary language or a school subject or topic. It is these basic
definitions that have provide a base upon which English is taught around the world. However, the global
education definition of English is different.

According to global education, English is defined as a subject that provides learning about the world, its
countries, its people and problems, and an international language that allows people all around the
world to communicate.

Think about your classroom's environment

Another great step to take is to make your classroom more global friendly. If the walls are just plain bare
concrete then consider decorating them with global posters and maps of the world. International
calendars also help to continue their education about the world. The world is a colorful place, so make
sure the inside of your classroom reflects this.

Make global content part of your teaching.

Teaching your pupils about the world will not just happen overnight, and they certainly aren't going to
do it themselves. You must plan and prepare to integrate global content into your classroom curriculum.
Three key areas that are important to cover are: World themes (multicultural topics), world regions
(geographic literacy) and world problems (global issues).

Traditional learning in the classroom setup has by far dominated the education system for the longest
time known. But, ever since the evolution of the web and its accompanying mediums, distance learning
is sure gradually catching up. When organized properly, both the traditional form of learning and the
distance learning have their own set of benefits to the learners.

What is Traditional Learning

Traditional learning entails the long practiced methods of classroom education through which the
knowledge and information is delivered to the students. The students gather at a campus, college, or
school and take part in the classroom lectures, laboratory experiments, and tests and examinations.
Many experts believe that the ‘in-person’ presence of the teacher and students facilitates learning better
and makes the process more organized than the distance learning.

What is Distance Learning

Distance learning is also quite popularly referred to as distance education. In this type of learning
program, the education courses are offered to the students through the online medium. This type of
learning system eliminates the need to be physically present in the classroom and thus facilitates
learning across geographical boundaries. Distance education intends to deliver the same knowledge and
information as traditional learning but incorporates different teaching methodologies. Distance learning
is a great choice for the students who are incapable of attending the regular classroom education
because of distance, time, or other reasons.

The Primary Differences between the Two

Distance learning is a good choice in many ways. It provides flexibility as the students do not have to
stick to any particular schedule. The course materials available online can be accessed any time of the
day. However, it requires more self-discipline than traditional learning. Traditional learning regulates the
classroom hours and thus makes the process more organized for the students. The students of distance
learning also miss the important campus and group activities available to the students of the traditional
learning. The campus atmosphere is also believed to encourage and facilitate the learning better.