The Traveling School

This course is the same for all semesters in format.  The topics vary for the different locations and local issues.

 

Course Description:
As we are all aware, we do not live in a closed off world.  Almost everything we do has an impact on some other part of the world and vice versa.  We have an obligation to look at other countries, histories and cultures from a variety of viewpoints.  In order to really understand the world we live in, we must examine multiple perspectives, including values, beliefs, and traditions of other cultures and civilizations from the past to the present.

This course provides students with an analysis of leadership: including understanding leadership styles; worldwide leadership impact; and understanding how different cultures, educational systems, political, social and economical environments influence leadership styles. Students will learn about different cultures, and understand how to motivate and lead people coming from different cultures. Leadership styles vary for every culture and people are motivated by a variety of leadership styles. An understanding of leadership from various cultural perspectives gives students a deeper cultural understanding of what moves people into action.  This knowledge, paired with the participants' improved communication skills and leadership skills, can be a powerful tool to inflict change in their own communities and organizations, as a step towards creating good and responsible young professionals and future leaders.

This course examines ways in which gender bias is reflected in the perception of leadership and explores the increasing role of women in global leadership roles. Students examine differences and similarities leadership styles and how those differences are reflected in local, national, and transnational cultures. Discussions include women as leaders in historical and contemporary settings; additionally students examine the cultural and social impediments to women's leadership.

During this course, students have guest speakers, attend lectures, plays, musical events and go to museums.  There are required readings and presentations.  The final project is an oral presentation based on a specific aspect of the culture.  Each student is required to give this presentation at her home high school when she returns.  This presentation needs to be video taped and mailed to The Traveling School for the final assessment and grade. Students may give a slide show, present a speech, do a dance routine, compile a photographic essay, create a video, and more.

 

Assessment:

for this course includes quizzes, tests, homework, and group projects.  There is a midterm and a final exam/ project. During this course, students will use and evaluate information to communicate and apply Global Studies knowledge to real world situations.

1. Students will learn and apply geographic knowledge and skills, including location, place, human/environment interactions, movement, and regions. 
2. In our study of cultural perspectives, students will demonstrate an understanding of the impact of human interaction and cultural diversity on societies. 
3. As part of this course, students are expected to gather, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of sources, and communicate your findings in ways appropriate for their purposes and audiences. 
4. Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the communication process and distinguish among and use appropriate types of speaking and listening. 
5. Students will also interact with literary works from various cultures, ethnic groups, and traditional and contemporary viewpoints written by both genders.
6. Finally, students will use literary works to enrich personal experience and to connect to the broader world of ideas, concepts and issues.