Global Literacy Invitations

Global Literacy Invitations Project introduces 3^rd- 6^th grade teachers to quality children’s literature that supports global learning and connections. Teacher participants are introduced to the Global Literacy Invitation teaching strategy and examine ways in which their students can participate in an open-ended investigation that extends the theme of the book into other areas and subjects, including technology, science, math, music, and art.

2024 Global Literacy Invitations Summer Institute

Teachers will learn how to teach globally through Global Literacy Invitations, an approach that integrates literacy with other curriculum areas. The Global Literacy Invitation (GLI) was created in 2016 at the Indiana University School of Education by Senior Lecturer Leana McClain.

Indiana teachers have found GLIs to be a successful teaching strategy for internationalizing their elementary curriculum in a creative and meaningful way.

Location: Indiana University Bloomington

Cost: Free, with possibility to receive stipend and 15 picture books

Part I: Summer Institute

Five-day professoinal development:

June 10th, 9:00am - 2:15pm EST

June 11th, 9:00am - 2:15pm EST

June 12th, 9:00am - 2:15pm EST

June 13th, 9:00am - 2:15pm EST

June 14th, 9:00am - 2:15pm EST

Part II: Virtual Share

One four-hour virutal event, sharing global literacy.

Fall Date: Saturday, November 30th, 2024

Summer Institute Objectives:

Teacher participants will:

Develop a deeper understanding of teaching globally
Be introduced to the Global Literacy Invitations teaching stratgey
Learn step-by-step process of constructing a Global Literacy Invitation
Create an original Global literacy Invitation based on a preselected globally themed picture book
Share their Global Literacy Invitations on the final day of the Institute

Before and During Virtual Share Fair:

Teachers will:

Teach original Global Literacy Invitations in their classroom
Share their Global LIteracy Invitations and student responses at the Virtual Share Fair on November 30th

Participants will receive:

About 15 globally themed children's books upon full completion of the project
A certificate with 35 professional growth points upon completion of the project
A $300 stipend for full participation in the Summer Institute
Available travel assistance on a first come, first served basis if coming from more than 35 miles away

All the requirements (full attendance, meeting all project deadlines, and creating and presenting GLIs) need to be met to receive the stipend, the books, and the PG points. No exceptions.

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