Homa Sabet Tavangar - Growing Up Global

The video discusses the importance of global education and citizenship, drawing from the speaker's personal experiences in business and education. It highlights the journey of writing 'Growing Up Global' and emphasizes the role of friendship in understanding global citizenship. The speaker shares insights on teaching global citizenship through relatable concepts and encourages experiencing the world locally to foster a global mindset.

What inspired the speaker to explore how children are prepared for a global economy?

• A documentary they watched

• A trip to Europe

• A conversation with a friend

• Their work with American companies

What was the speaker's main motivation for writing 'Growing Up Global'?

• To provide accessible resources for global education

• To share personal travel experiences

• To promote a new educational technology

• To document historical events

How did the speaker's daughters influence their understanding of global citizenship?

• By learning new languages

• By making friends in Gambia

• By excelling in academics

• By participating in sports

What universal idea does the speaker associate with global citizenship?

• Technological advancement

• Cultural preservation

• Friendship

• Economic success

Which quality is NOT typically associated with a good friend, according to the speaker?

• Judgmental

• Respectful

• Loyal

• Trustworthy

What is the speaker's perspective on the relationship between global issues and personal connections?

• Personal connections are irrelevant to global issues

• Personal connections make global issues more relatable

• Global issues should be addressed without personal bias

• Global issues are too complex for personal connections

What does the speaker believe is a simple way to begin studying global citizenship?

• By memorizing facts about different countries

• By developing personal relationships with people worldwide

• By focusing solely on economic aspects

• By avoiding controversial topics

How does the speaker suggest individuals can start their journey of global citizenship?

• By traveling extensively

• By starting with personal interests

• By learning multiple languages

• By studying international law

What role does technology play in the speaker's vision of global citizenship?

• It complicates global interactions

• It is a barrier to global understanding

• It is a tool for connection and learning

• It is irrelevant to global citizenship

What is the speaker's advice for schools embracing global citizenship?

• Limit activities to local events

• Encourage individual initiatives

• Avoid using technology

• Focus on one large project