Project led by:

Joyce Pittman, PhD

Expanding Access to Global Education
The Global Teaching Collaborative (GTC) is committed to making its vast global educational resources and teaching expertise accessible to local campuses, regional communities, and national audiences. Our mission is to broaden the discourse on language pedagogy and global education policies by reaching traditionally underrepresented populations in teacher education, global learning communities, and policy discussions on access and equity.

Through funding from two subgrants under Title VI, IFLE Program, U.S. Department of Education, and in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania’s National Resource Center (NRC), we are launching three forward-looking initiatives to support this goal:

1. Faculty Resources and Projects
We provide faculty with cutting-edge research, best practices, and collaborative opportunities to integrate global perspectives into their teaching. This initiative fosters cross-disciplinary engagement and supports educators in adopting innovative teaching methods that emphasize intercultural competence and multilingual education.

2. Curriculum Design, Instruction, and Training
Our curriculum development efforts focus on enhancing language instruction, integrating global learning frameworks, and strengthening professional development for educators at all levels. Through workshops, instructional guides, and research-based strategies, we equip teachers with the tools needed to prepare students for an interconnected world.

3. Outreach and Dissemination Activities
GTC is committed to sharing knowledge beyond academic borders, engaging with K-12 educators, policymakers, and community leaders to promote inclusive and globally relevant education. Our outreach efforts include public forums, digital resource hubs, and community partnerships that drive meaningful conversations on global education policies.

This initiative is made possible through the support of the South Asia Center at the University of Pennsylvania’s National Resource Center. The International and Foreign Language Education (IFLE) office administers this funding under Title VI to advance foreign language instruction, international studies, and professional development for educators at the K-12, graduate, and postsecondary levels.

Through these initiatives, GTC is building a future where global education is inclusive, innovative, and accessible to all.

For more information, please contact Dr. Joyce Pittman: jap386@drexel.edu.

Resources

Video of the 2024 Global Teach Connection Summit

Videos from Day 1 and 2 of the 2021 Global Teach Connection Summit