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Equips teacher educators and scholars with the theory, research, and a new practical framework necessary to prepare pre- and in-service teachers in fostering students' global perspectives in any K–12 setting.
In an increasingly interconnected world, educators play a vital role in preparing students to become socially responsible members of the global community through meaningful literacy activities. Global Literacy Education provides a comprehensive resource that brings together theory, empirical research, and practice to examine global literacy as a socially situated and actionable educational endeavor. Drawing on sustained K–12 classroom research and cross-cultural perspectives, each chapter connects conceptual foundations to real educational contexts. The book introduces a new global literacy framework that extends existing scholarship and clarifies key distinctions between global and multicultural education. Designed for teacher education, the book includes concrete classroom examples, research-based implications, and guiding questions to support use in pre- and in-service teacher preparation across content areas. It responds to growing calls for global perspectives by advancing discussions of how global literacy can be implemented in educational settings shaped by rapid globalization and interconnectedness.
"Yoon defines global literacy education by integrating principles from both global education and literacy education—two fields that are often addressed separately in educational research and theory. Second, by integrating theory, research, and research-informed pedagogy, the book covers all three areas of what, why, and how. Third, Yoon asserts that there is no singular way of approaching global literacy, including its implementation. She highlights three common themes from research and practice—relationality, plurality, and criticality—that create a foundation for a new framework for global literacy education." — Dr. Hiller A. Spires, Executive Director and Professor Emerita, North Carolina State University
"This book makes a timely and valuable contribution to the scholarship on global literacy. The author grounds their argument in a strong research base, weaving together work on global citizenship, global competence, and critical literacy in ways that feel both rigorous and practical for educators. I especially appreciated the connections drawn between literacy practices and the broader goals of preparing students to engage with global issues thoughtfully and responsibly." — Dr. Shea N. Kerkhoff, Department of Educator Preparation and Leadership, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Bogum Yoon is Professor of Literacy Education at the State University of New York at Binghamton. She is the author of Critical Literacies: Global and Multicultural Perspectives.
Preface
Part I: Theoretical and Historical Perspectives of Global Literacy
1. Global Literacy Education
2. Historical Overview and Diverse Orientations of Global Literacy Education
3. Diverse Frameworks of Global Literacy Education
Part II: Theory into Practice: Global Literacy in K–12 Settings
4. Practical Examples of Global Literacy in Elementary School Settings
5. Practical Examples of Global Literacy in Middle School Settings
6. Practical Examples of Global Literacy in High School Settings
Part III: Suggestions and Directions to Advance Global Literacy Education
7. A New Framework for Global Literacy Education
8. Suggestions for Teacher Education Programs
9. Directions for Future Research and Practice for Global Literacy Education
Epilogue
References
Index