Global Education
"When we ask students to meaningfully apply their learning to complex issues, global competence emerges. The mobilization of learning to meet complex demands, competency bridges the gap between student learning and student action.
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Carla Marschall & Elizabeth Crawford
What is Global Education?
At Sledge Institute, Global Education means preparing students to be curious, thoughtful, and ready to make a difference in our ever-connected world. This approach blends subjects together to teach skills that help students understand our multicultural and interdependent planet.
Our lessons go beyond traditional academics, using real-world projects and challenges that cross borders and push students to think big. They explore issues from multiple perspectives: their own, their local community, their country, and the world. It’s about seeing the bigger picture and understanding how everything is connected.
Students at Sledge Institute don’t just learn about the world—they engage with it, finding ways to solve global problems and become active citizens who can make a lasting impact.
(Photo Credit: Dr. Sledge Mathias took this photo while traveling with UK Educator Katie Hunter and her students in Edinburgh, Scotland.)
Why Global Education?
We believe it’s important to prepare students for a world that’s connected and diverse. Global Education isn’t just something we teach—it’s a way of thinking and acting that helps students make a difference on a global level. Here’s why we do it:
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We want our students to explore the world beyond what they see every day. By studying important issues that are local and global, they learn how to understand and engage with what’s happening around them.
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It’s important for students to see things from other perspectives. They learn to respect and appreciate the views and experiences of people from different cultures, making them more understanding and well-rounded.
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Our students practice how to communicate well with people from all backgrounds. They learn to share their ideas clearly and respectfully, making sure their voices are heard and understood.
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Most importantly, we want our students to take action. They’re encouraged to use what they learn to make a real impact, finding ways to help their communities and work toward solutions that are good for the whole world.
In today’s changing world, our students are ready to lead, create, and make a difference—because at Sledge Institute, we know the world needs people who are prepared to take action!
(Photo: Dr. Sledge Mathias visited a school in Costa Rica and led this student team in a design competition to create a park for their community. Her team won!)
