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Solving Global Problems Together

We can learn from each other by sharing examples in our past that relate to the objectives we are trying to meet for the GLIP. As we brainstorm new ideas, participants will be able to share as to whether or not they have tried the idea before, reflect on the successes or failures of it, and state their opinion. By working together we are better able to secure an effective attempt at problem solving..

The project encourages global learning because each of us seeks the opinions, perspectives, and advice from our diverse group members to accomplish a common goal established by GLIP. The voices heard will be from various countries from around the world. Each group member will have the opportunity to give thought to the different perspectives heard and then use that information, along with their own, to contribute ideas toward solving global problems. Going forward, each group member should walk away from the GLIP with new insight into foreign students’ perspectives on treating global problems. This information gained, or global learning, helps to make each of us globally aware.

Questions for further examination:


 * How can we guarantee that our ideas or monetary funds go towards a global initiative?
 * How can we follow up and check on the progress of solving the global problem?
 * How can we, the adults, connect with other adults from a foreign country (pen pals)? Are there programs outside of educational institutions that promote this?
 * What are some examples of success stories where global learning took place and global problems were solved as a result?