There are many
things I learned from this course throughout the six weeks. Despite having been
in the education system for 15 years, there seems to be a lot I didn’t know
about. The biggest thing I learned throughout this course was the importance of
individualizing an education program. Although I have often discussed this
problem in a business context, I had never related it to education.
Understanding that an education system is not universal seems to be a major
problem in today’s world. This was a recurring topic throughout the course that
came up in some way in almost every topic we discussed. Just being aware of
this fact will help in becoming a more mindful global citizen.
Another key
learning experience from the course was the importance of communication.
Although I don’t believe that the Eastern world needs to be ‘Westernized’ I
think that it could benefit from the West’s experiences just as the West could
learn from the East. Having open communication between school boards and
principles around the world is a great way to keep education up to date and to ensure
that people truly understand how they are global citizens. Being able to share
resources and experiences can only help the education system grow.
Lastly, the
biggest thing I learned from this course was how similar it was to my faculty.
Going into this class I assumed I would be completely out of my comfort zone
and that it would have nothing to do with the other courses I have taken. What
I learned is that business and education are both interconnected and global. In
the economy, a decrease in the price of tea in China could actually have a
great affect on the everyday life of a Canadian citizen. Similarly, the way a
student is educated dictates the future of a country and how it will interact on
the global field. There is a delicate balance for both education and business
on which countries are run. They both have a lasting affect on the future of a
countries economy, politics, and social well being. Business and education both
need to be taken very seriously and people must understand that everything is
interconnected and that we are all truly global citizens.
My favourite part of the course was creating my own global education activity and watching the living on one dollar videos.
