The Global Purpose Approach: A Multicultural Resource

By Tarece Johnson Ed.D.

I created The Global Purpose Approach to help people gain the interest, knowledge, and skills needed for them to become more global-minded individuals. The idea for the book evolved from the need to enhance instruction in multicultural education so that people may be more knowledgeable, respectful, and appreciative of the geographies, languages, and cultures of people across the globe. The principles, content, and strategies that result comprise The Global Purpose Approachan instructional framework to introduce and integrate multiculturalism in schools, classrooms, private corporations, public agencies, and individuals daily lives.

The purpose of The Global Purpose Approach is to foster multicultural awareness and education by helping to understand, respect, and appreciate similarities and differences across cultures. It consists of six guiding principlespurpose, environment, observation, perspective, language, and exploration (PEOPLE)together with an outline (NO FEAR) and resources for interactive and immersive learning of the core elements of culture.

The intended impact of The Global Purpose Approach is to develop people who have enhanced knowledge and appreciation of diverse cultures and who can, therefore, interact and contribute innovatively in an interconnected, global society. Human resource professionals, organizational leaders, school districts, and teachers may use this book as a guide to integrate multicultural education in their departments, organizations, school systems, and classrooms. It also allows for educators to easily adapt the approach to fit their curriculum requirements and existing teaching plans and to implement it within their daily teaching.

In this way, The Global Purpose Approach can be seen as a way to strengthen current teaching practices by adopting a set of philosophies and utilizing activities to foster more globally connected, engaged citizens without the need to fully revise or change.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Feb 15, 2018
• ISBN: 9781984509789

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Copyright © 2018 by Tarece Johnson, Ed.D.

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Contents

Acknowledgments

Preface

Introduction

Historical Background

About Me

Why We Need a Global Approach

In This Book

PART I KEY CONCEPTS

Mission & Goals

Learning Objectives

P.E.O.P.L.E.

Purpose

Environment

Observation

Perspective

Language

Exploration

N.O. F.E.A.R.

New

Opportunity

Faith

Empathy

Awareness

Respect

Elements of Culture

History

Social Organization

Customs & Traditions

Language

Literature & Art

Government & Economics

Religion

Geography

Food, Music & Dance

Summary

PART II APPLICATION

In the Classroom

The Importance of Multicultural Learning

Application & Methods of Instruction

Student Learning Materials

Beyond the Classroom

Evaluation & Integration

Summary

PART III RESOURCES

The Global Purpose Approach Pledge

The Global Purpose Affirmations

Record of Attendance & Grades

Weekly Plan

Teacher Evaluation Form 1 (Brief)

Teacher Evaluation Form 2 (Full)

Progress Report

Global Purpose Assessment

Sample Outline for International Festival/Presentation

International Presentation Formatting Examples

Basic Languages Toolkit

References

For

My children Hannah & Nile

My parents & sisters

In memory of

My late sister, Tameshea Resha Sha Sha Sweed

My grandmothers, Cordell Nanny Pimpelton & Lula Mae Sweed

Mary Lucas

I created The Global Purpose Approach to help people gain the interest, knowledge, and skills needed for them to become more global-minded individuals. The idea for the book evolved from the need to enhance instruction in multicultural education so that people may be more knowledgeable, respectful, and appreciative of the geographies, languages, and cultures of people across the globe. The principles, content, and strategies that result comprise The Global Purpose Approach—an instructional framework to introduce and integrate multiculturalism in schools, classrooms, private corporations, public agencies, and individuals’ daily lives.

The purpose of The Global Purpose Approach is to foster multicultural awareness and education by helping to understand, respect, and appreciate similarities and differences across cultures. It consists of six guiding principles—purpose, environment, observation, perspective, language, and exploration (PEOPLE)—together with an outline (NO FEAR) and resources for interactive and immersive learning of the core elements of culture.

The intended impact of The Global Purpose Approach is to develop people who have enhanced knowledge and appreciation of diverse cultures and who can, therefore, interact and contribute innovatively in an interconnected, global society. Human resource professionals, organizational leaders, school districts, and teachers may use this book as a guide to integrate multicultural education in their departments, organizations, school systems, and classrooms. It also allows for educators to easily adapt the approach to fit their curriculum requirements and existing teaching plans and to implement it within their daily teaching.

The Global Purpose Approach can be used to supplement current teaching practices by implementing a set of philosophies and activities to foster more globally connected and engaged students without the need to fully revise existing teaching plans.

Acknowledgments

I am tremendously grateful to my family and friends who have supported me. To the people who love me, thank you—I am forever grateful to you for your demonstration of profound love. Thank you to my parents, Elsie Mae Sweed Johnson and Steven Allen Johnson, Sr. To my little hearts, my children Hannah Georgia Hassell and Nile Cordell Octavis Hassell, thank you for inspiring me to be the best mommy I can be, for encouraging me to do my best, and for loving me. I am also thankful to my friends and sisters, Telisha Dominguez, Taress Johnson, Xaviera Pace, Trudy Calder Washington, Selena Lucas, Karla Moore, Amanda Baker, and Heidi Senior, for their unconditional support, for listening to my excitement and fears, and for always loving me. Finally, Denise Carty, my editor, was instrumental in the execution of this book. THANK YOU!

Preface

The words to the poem Hold Fast to Dreams by Langston Hughes have always moved, touched, and inspired me to never give up—to persevere, to be tenacious, and to dream fearlessly. I believe education is the key to achieve our dreams. It is the foundation to enhance and build sustainable communities. I am committed to