Global Learning Contract
Introduction:
The Global Learning Contract provides a broad framework for you to develop an
individualized learning plan toward becoming a global citizen. The contract requires
that you determine specific learning objectives for this course, methods that you will
follow in order to achieve these objectives, and a method of evaluation to know when
you have achieved them. You are asked to meet with the course professor to discuss
your learning contract. At the conclusion of the course, you will need to submit a
reflection on your progress toward achieving your objectives and a revised personal
statement on what it means to be a global citizen.
Goals:
This learning contract is to be developed and organized around two primary focus
areas: Global Citizenship and Academic Development. The following goals may help
guide you in determining your specific learning objectives:
Global Citizenship
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Students evaluate social issues and
identify instances and examples of
global injustice and disparity.
Students examine and respect diverse
perspectives and construct an ethic of
social service to address global and
local issues.
Students correlate local decisions and
actions with global consequences of
local behaviors and express their
personal and professional
responsibility to others.
Students recognize their own
limitations and abilities to engage
successfully in an intercultural
encounter.
Students engage in or contribute to
volunteer work or assistance in global
civic organizations.
Students demonstrate an array of
intercultural communication skills.
They engage successfully in
intercultural encounters.
Students discuss and interpret world
issues and events.
Students construct their political voice
by synthesizing their global knowledge
and experiences in the public domain.
Students will engage in purposeful
behaviors that advance a global civic
sensitivity.
Academic Development
 Students locate and evaluate
information and integrate knowledge
from a variety of sources and fields.
 Students gain knowledge, and exhibit
analytical and organizational skills from
peer learning and teamwork.
 Students demonstrate a strong desire
to achieve their social and academic
goals by fully engaging in activity for
the learning outcomes of the activity
itself.
 Students learn with a sense of purpose
and develop self-determination and
autonomy by correlating academic
goals with their social goals.
 Students explore adaptive alternatives
when faced with difficulties to
achieving their goals.
Learning Objectives:
Identify at least two learning objectives in each of the focus areas: Global Citizenship
and Academic Development. Using the attached 3-page form, each learning objective
should be developed with five distinct sections, as follows.
1. Learning Objective. Clearly state your specific learning objective. As you determine
your objectives, it may be helpful for you to consider how this experience will
relate to your past or present studies, what skills you already possess and what
new skills you will develop, and how you may change as a result of this experience.
Objectives must be realistic, concrete and able to be observed/or measured.
2. Methods. Each learning objective should be accompanied by methods which show
how it is to be achieved. If the objective is to acquire knowledge, the methods may
include observations, interviews, additional reading, etc. If the objective is to
develop a skill, your methods might include simulations, demonstrations, use of
video-tapes of performance, etc. If the objective is to enhance self-awareness,
keeping a reflection journal could be an effective method. Others could include role
playing, discussing critical incidents, attitudinal rating scales, etc.
3. Methods of Evaluation. Determine the method of evaluating whether or not you
have achieved your goal. How are you going to know that your learned it
(evidence)? How are you going to prove that you learned it (verification)? For
example, if your goal is to improve your language skills, perhaps one method of
evaluation would be passing a certain proficiency level examination.
4. Resources. What specific resources will you need to complete each objective? This
may include learning resources such as required and supplemental readings, a
bilingual dictionary, etc.
5. Completion Date. State a realistic completion date for each objective.
Evaluation:
The Global Learning Contract is to be submitted in two phases.
Firstly, consult individually with the course professor within three weeks of the start of
the semester. Discuss your specific objectives and how you plan to achieve them. A
formal, signed copy of the contract should be submitted to the course professor within
one week after this initial meeting. Your professor’s signature is an indication for you
to move ahead with the learning contract. Be sure to make a copy for yourself.
Secondly, by the date indicated in the course syllabus, submit the following two
components:
1. A reflection on your progress toward each learning objective.
For each objective, briefly describe and analyze your learning experience. Was it
possible to act on all of your methods? Did other actions lead to learning relevant
to the objectives? You will be evaluated not on whether you’ve achieved your goals,
but on your effort toward realizing them. Please also explain any changes made to
your learning objectives.
2. A brief assessment of your role as a global citizen.
Reflect on the statement you provided in the Global Learning Contract on what it
means to be a global citizen. To what extent do you fit your initial definition, and to
what extent have you needed to reevaluate that definition? Attach a one-page
revision of your statement on what it means to be a global citizen and assess
yourself accordingly.
Global Learning Contract
Student Name:
Course Number & Title:
Primary Major:
Class Year:
1. Please provide a brief explanation of why you enrolled in this course:
2. Please provide a brief overview of what you hope to learn through this course,
including the international travel component.
3. Please provide a brief statement of what it means to be a global citizen? What are
the most important criteria or characteristics?
Course Professor:
Student:
I have met with the student and approve
the objectives as indicated on this global
learning contract. I agree to be available
to meet with the student to discuss
his/her progress toward achieving these
objectives over the duration of this
course.
I concur with and accept the objectives
indicated in this global learning contract.
I agree to complete all aspects of the
contract to the best of my ability and
submit a completed contract and required
supplementary materials by the specified
due date.
Signature
Signature
Date
Date
Global Citizenship #1:
Learning Goal:
What I want to learn.
Methods:
How I am going to learn it.
Method of Evaluation:
How I am going to show I learned it.
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Resources:
What I will need to learn it.
Completion Date:
By when will I learn it.
Global Citizenship #2:
Learning Goal:
What I want to learn.
Methods:
How I am going to learn it.
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Resources:
What I will need to learn it.
Completion Date:
By when will I learn it.
Method of Evaluation:
How I am going to show I learned it.
Academic Development #1:
Learning Goal:
What I want to learn.
Methods:
How I am going to learn it.
Method of Evaluation:
How I am going to show I learned it.
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Resources:
What I will need to learn it.
Completion Date:
By when will I learn it.
Academic Development #2:
Learning Goal:
What I want to learn.
Methods:
How I am going to learn it.
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Resources:
What I will need to learn it.
Completion Date:
By when will I learn it.
Method of Evaluation:
How I am going to show I learned it.