Model G20 Youth Leadership : Final Analysis

The purpose of this news article was to bring light to a topic that adults and non-millennials probably would not comprehend and or understand otherwise about the current generation and what they gravitate towards. Examples of this could be an elderly parent or grandparent wondering why their child/grandchild loves social media so much or a young person being curious of which app they use the most. The article is mostly focused around college and high school students. The research study further goes on to explain why this trend is happening through questions, graphs, and exact numbers. It goes on

The integration of global competencies into CTE programs of study is a natural one. CTE students are learning valuable skills related to the program’s industry; and students in the ISSN network, as discussed earlier, are using deeper analytic skills to research and address issues of global significance. Research in both areas demonstrates that engagement in real‐world learning on issues of global significance leads to persistence and higher achievement. To combine CTE with the methods and strategies of a globally focused education is a powerful way to engage, motivate, and ultimately ensure that students graduate from high school with the skills needed to succeed in the interconnected environment in which they will be living and working. Increasing numbers of careers are requiring global competency, facility with world languages and cultures, and the ability to work in global teams. At a fundamental level, CTE’s role is to prepare students for successful careers, and quality CTE programs should provide opportunities for students to learn and apply global competencies in order for students to successfully participate in the Am Rapid economic, technological, and social changes are

Howe, Neil, and William Strauss. Millennials Rising: the Next Great Generation. New York: Vintage, 2000.

At every turn there are talks about millennials. Whether it be a meme on the internet mocking them or a serious article addressing possible issues that involve their futures. As David Brooks argues in his article, ‘It’s Not About You’, if millennials are going to be successful in life then they have to realize that not everything is about them. Brooks’ claim effectively appeals to the audience’s emotions, yet he fails to explain the logic in his argument and build his credibility. Pointing out the many problems that millennials may face as they start life on their own, Brooks elicits many emotions from his audience.

In “Why They’ll Save us all” published in Time magazine on May 20, 2013, the author, 41-year-old Joel Stein informs readers on the behavior, lifestyle, and mentality of millennials. He fabricates his article around the concept of contradiction and information that is both reliable, yet meticulously placed, in order to successfully persuade and inform the audience that although the newest generation can be entitled, lazy, and self-absorbed, they are also capable of positively changing the world.

Though elders may scold the Millennials for being stuck in a plastic universe filled with social media and indirect communication, they fail to see what we, the youngest generation, may have to offer. In past times, the population had lacked an awareness that we are now able to grasp with our fingertips. Thanks to Millennials and some of the generations previous to us, all things are worthy of discussion, even if we choose to do so on a screen instead of through our voices. From music to television, movies to blog posts, society as we know it today is much more progressive than ever before.

Growing up in a predominately African American school district, I would go several days without ever being reminded of my racial identity. I was considered part of the majority throughout all of grade school. However, this all changed as I began to stray from my normal crowd and participate in academic enrichment and pre-medical programs. The very first time that I was reminded that I was the minority, and therefore inferior to many was when I attended a program called NYLF. The National Youth Leadership Forum allowed me to spend ten days at a medical forum with high school students from all over the world. When I arrived, I looked around and realized that out of about two hundred kids, only about fifteen looked like me. I also noticed that they had all congregated to the same area and had essentially secluded themselves. Determined not to stay in my comfort zone and expose myself to new things, I decided to sit at a different table. A few days into the program, several disappointing things became clear. I began to observe ignorant remarks, disapproving glares, and belittling attitudes from many of my surrounding peers. Admittedly, it did make me somewhat upset to know that so many felt that because I was a black girl, I did not deserve to be at this program. It became evident that many of my opinions, thoughts, and responses to activities were quickly discounted on most occasions. I wondered if I had made the wrong decision by branching off from my African American peers.

Throughout this course, I learned about different education systems around the world, reflected on how they compare to Canada, and the divide that exists between them. As the course comes to an end and I’ve reviewed everything I learned, I have realized the sequences of the lessons serve as a story that builds up the foundation in leaving the students with the ideas, drive and the responsibility to creating a global society.

The main idea in the article “Beyond Borders: What it Means to be a Global Citizen” by Drew Noble Alexander is identifying the true meaning of a global citizen. To be considered a true global citizen, one must have a broad sight of the world and is inadequate to find answers towards today’s problems. According to Alexander, with each new generation coming the world faces different problems. Therefore, students need to work with others to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges. With that being said, international curriculum allows students to develop awareness of how the world really works which results in a better technique to solve complications. In the long run, saving the planet for future generations is the goal, and to

There are many international students in Mountain View College who are willing to a similar seminar at the campus. Creating a similar atmosphere is the best way I can share knowledge and with the help of the international students a global perspective can be clearer to students. This seminar will be a one day two hour seminar. The first hour will be about global citizenship and the second hour will be performances of the international students performing their cultural traditions such as dances, music, and

Not only does the prospect of a guaranteed global experience entice top students but it entices employers. It has been proven time and time again that employers love students with a global mind. In fact, “a recent study of 119 employers conducted by the Career Center at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, (stated) 59% of respondents said that international experience, other than an internship, would be very valuable or somewhat valuable in an individual's career later on with their organization.” Global experiences show that the student is willing to try new things, navigate the unknown, and adapt. In short, the skills developed through a global experience not only make a candidate’s perspective more diverse, they make the candidate more

Centennial College (n.d.-b) informs that The Centre for Global Citizenship, Education & Inclusion (GCEI) at the college makes it possible for students to gain appropriate job skills for a future career while solving communities` issues. Furthermore,

One of my roles at Felicity is to curate content for our social channels. With this, a large chunk on my time is spent reading through articles on the Internet and finding the most interesting and relevant stories to share. However, my weekly pursuits for exciting material are often road blocked by the same redundant stores. Stories that deal with step-by-step explanations as to why Millennials are “terrible employees,” how other generations can work better with Millennials, and why Millennials are the most selfish generation.

Most journalists in this modern day and age are heavily flawed in the sense that they tell the reader many fallacies and they are very biased . The article "Woe is Twee" is unfair and biased because the author and the article itself is very one-sided in her assessment of Millennials. "Woe is Twee" is an article predominantly about the age group referred to as "Millennials" (people born between the years 1980 to 1995) but is also about another age group called "Baby-Boomers"(people born between the years 1946 to 1964). The article describes to us why the Millennials are the way they are and how modern society made them that way. I am going to evaluate and asses the article itself and tell

Students are given the opportunity to learn efficiently from educators that are diligently dedicated and knowledgeable of their profession. Incorporating programs that reflects one’s mission will ensure learning that is flourishing. 21st Century for example, is an educational organization that provides the required assets for educational opportunities to thrive. 21st Century defines its program through the Partnership for 21st Century Skills (2007) that advocates readiness for students by providing tools and resources that will readily prepare students to advance in the digital world. This gives the educator the opportunity to include various techniques of learning critical to global awareness.