Welcome to the Global Classroom!
Launched on January 22, 2008, the Global Classroom: “Integrated Approaches for Sustainable Development Practice” provides masters level students from universities around the world with the unique opportunity to learn from some of the leading experts in the field of sustainable development, while engaging in an interactive, cross-institutional learning experience.
Global Classroom Key Components:
- Shared syllabus implemented locally at each institution
- Shared resources (on-line lecture presentations from expert practitioners and complementary readings and learning materials)
- Weekly, interactive web-based discussions with guest lecturers and participating universities
- Course management "Super Site" accessible to all instructors, including a global discussion board for students and instructors
- Suggested assignments to engage students in cross-collaboration with colleagues and peers across the network of partner universities
News & Events
Live discussion on the MDGs
John McArthur, CEO and Executive Director of Millennium Promise facilitated Week 2 of the live global discussions.
Read More...Fall 2008 Course Launch
The second offering of the global classroom kicked off on September 2, 2008 with 18 participating institutions from around the world.
Read More...Ann Veneman describes importance of Cross-Disciplinary Sustainable Development Practice
In an interview with John McArthur, Ann Veneman, Executive Director of UNICEF, shares her thoughts on the need for cross-disciplinary training for development professionals.
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Participating Institutions
