Knowledge Spreading Activities

     Current events and changes in our society highlight the need for global knowledge.  In "Globalization Influence on Competitive Education and Knowledge Spreading Activity",  Rasa Viederyte presents six elements that educators must be aware of that have an effect on student ability to be successful in a global society.  The need for scientifically and technically trained persons and the ability to work in teams closely relate to the influence of current events and the need for global knowledge.

"2. Suppose the increased quantity and quality of scientifically and technically trained persons." (Viederyte, pg. 1034)

      Students must be introduced to scientific and technical fields.  "The common economy environment challenges the necessity of the increased quantity also quality of the scientifically and technically trained employees." (Viederyte, pg. 1034)  To be successful in a global community students must understand the need for scientific and technical ability.

"4. Compound researchers and students to work in teams." (Viederyte, pg. 1034)

      Educators must provide students with the ability to successfully work in teams.  "Working in teams requires students to develop skills in group dynamics, organization, leadership, discussions, negotiations and management skills." (Viederyte, pg. 1034)  The ability to successfully collaborate continues to be an important aspect of global knowledge.

      Events and changes in our culture require the need for global knowledge.  "The perpetually increasing economical globalization and the changes in world economical, political and social fields in the requirements for knowledge, competitive educational needs have been changed. The educational requirements for the labor of the future are extremely important."  (Viederyte, pg. 1033)  Teacher leaders must prepare students to be successful in a global society. 

References:

Viederyte, R. (2009). Globalization influence on competitive education and knowledge spreading activity. Economics & Management, 1032.