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GECP
Global Educators Cohort Program of Michigan State University

Welcome to the GECP!

The Global Educators Cohort Program prepares future teachers who are committed to becoming Global Educators. Global Educators are those who o Bring the world to their students o Prepare students to be global citizens o Educate for success in 21st century classrooms o Teach in classrooms with children from around the world

What should you be doing?

FRESHMAN:
1. Dearborn Trip! If you signed up with the sign-up sheet form on your TE150 Angel page then you are going! Note that deadline to drop is March 9th. 2. Start planning for the MTTC Basic Skills Test

SOPHOMORES
For those who applied, keep an eye out for hearing back about the China summer study tour.

JUNIORS
Not much of a To-Do List this month, keep up the good work!

SENIORS
Graduation planning! If you would like to be on the GECP graduation activities planning team contact Margo!

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February Global Events

Entire Month of February
Japan Doll Exhibit International Center Lobby 4:00pm-7:00pm A traveling collection of some of the finest 70 original Japanese dolls. This event continues until March 29th.

March 1st
The Study of Cassava Commercialization in South-Eastern Africa: Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia: 201 International Center 12:00pm-1:30pm

Muslim America in the 21st Century 303 International Center 8:00am-5:00pm Exploring the lives of Muslim Americans in todays society, through words, images and other expressions.

February 24th

March 15th February 28th

One Year Later: Japan and the Challenges of Post-Tsunami Recovery 303 International Center 4:00pm-7:00pm Looking back on Japans struggles and triumphs in the year 2011 Cross-Cultural Perceptions: Competing Gender Ideologies and Transgenderism in Colonia Algeria 201 International Center 12:00pm-1:30pm

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Meet the Staff!

Kimberly Keglovits
1. Where are you from? I am from Grand Blanc, MI. I have been living in Ada for the past ten years, and just before that I lived North of Port Huron. 2. What is your teaching focus? My major is secondary education with a minor in reading. However, I have a big passion for service learning. 3. Why do you think it is important to be a global educator? Every individual has a responsibility to contribute to his or her community. As the world gets smaller, individuals responsibilities grow larger.

Meet the Student!

Phil Goeman
1. Where are you traveling for your study abroad? I am traveling to Mali for six weeks, then participating in an internship in South Africa. I also hope to go on the GECP trip to China in May. 2. What will you be doing on your travels? In Mali I will be studying ethics and development, really focusing on socioeconomic status and how culture works through education. In South Africa I will be working in an after school program with kids who are affected by HIV/AIDS 3. What are you looking forward to most? I am really excited to work with the children in South Africa. 4. How can we follow you on your trip?! I have nothing set up now but eventually there will be a blog set up through the internship.

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Looking Ahead
Teaching students about the world is not a subject in itself, separate from other content areas, but should be an integral part of all subjects taught. We need to open global gateways and inspire students to explore beyond their national borders. Vivien Stewart, Becoming Citizens of the World, Educational Leadership

o Questions, Comments, Concerns regarding the GECP? Contact: Margo Glew: glewmarg@msu.edu Dwi Yuliantoro: dwiagus@msu.edu

Attention Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors!

Dont forget to take advantage of the study abroad scholarship for TE students! This scholarship awareds $500 to two TE students to be applied to a study abroad program this summer or next fall. All sophomore, junior and senior TE students are eligible and the award can be applied to any MSU study abroad program. For more information please go to the following website: https://sites.google.com/site/msugloba led/home/study-abroad-scholarship

o Ideas, Questions or Events you would like to share for the GECP Newsletter? Contact: Zoe Wietfeldt: wietfe11@msu.edu Lindsay Rye: ryelinds@msu.edu Andrew League: leaguean@msu.edu Julia Rugillero: ruggir14@msu.edu