Methodology: Global perspective
Because this standard is still in a pilot phase, the findings should only be viewed as exploratory. This standard is not rated, nor does it factor into overall program or institutional ratings. The results of our evaluation are provided in narrative form. In our evaluation we look for evidence that education programs have acknowledged the importance of a global perspective in their program requirements, or that the institutions in which those programs are housed have features conducive to the development of this perspective in all students, including teacher candidates. Programs can meet this standard through multiple combinations:
- Required coursework that ensures that teacher candidates graduate with a solid understanding of physical and cultural geography and foreign language;
- Availability of numerous electives that enhance the global perspective;
- Opportunities to study abroad, especially in education-focused programs; and
- The presence of a significant number of undergraduate foreign students on campus.
