Global Literature Implementation in Secondary Content Area Classroom: A Case Study Analysis of Global Citizenship

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Abstract

This research study examines global literature integration in content area classrooms with secondary teachers and students through an analysis of literature projects, discussions, artifacts and interviews with teachers in grades 6-10. This paper presents an inquiry into ways in which texts exploring international and multicultural themes shared with adolescents in science, social studies, and language arts classrooms impacted students’ perspectives on global issues. Results revealed the power of global literature integration in content area classrooms for secondary teachers, students, and the literate community of the classroom in developing sophisticated understandings of the interconnectedness of content, international issues, and global citizenship.

Authors

• Marie A. Lejeune, Western Oregon University

• Tracy Lynn Smiles, Western Oregon University