Global competence and international education are key for sustainable societies, AFS symposium concludes
by Julia Taleisnik (@julitaleisnik), Volunteer Development Director for AFS Argentina & Uruguay What happens when you gather experts on global…
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Why students worldwide need global competence
At the 9th Educational Quality Forum (IX Foro de Calidad Educativa), held by Educar 2050, an Argentinean organization focused on…
We educate to change the world
At the second regional AFS forum in the Caribbean, “Education and Global Citizenship: Developing Essential Competences for the 21st Century,”…
How to teach about culture when you are a foreign language teacher
More and more foreign language syllabi include an intercultural dimension in their design. Foreign language teachers rely on specialized content…
Transforming expectations into acceptance
This article was written by Sara-Louise Williams, an AFS exchange student from New Zealand, studying abroad in Argentina. Sara-Louise describes…
5 ways you can use intercultural learning in your classroom
Many educators are passionate about intercultural learning, and some become AFS as volunteers to learn more about this topic. Intercultural…
Benefits of an Intercultural Classroom
In this article you will read about why intercultural learning is a vital 21st century learning tool for school communities.…
AFS Volunteers Awarded for Changemaking Initiatives
Changemaking is in the DNA of AFSers. Our volunteers facilitate intercultural experiences that are as life-changing to themselves as they…