• AFS Global Competence Readiness Index for Schools

    AFS Global Competence Readiness Index for Schools

    Questionnaire developed by AFS Intercultural Programs, Inc.

  • INTRODUCTION

    This Index is a self-assessment tool for educators and schools at any grade level to identify how prepared they are to develop their students’ global competence. Once you complete the questionnaire you will receive your school’s readiness profile, plus specific recommendations to identify new opportunities in your own teaching, classroom and school-wide practices to advance your students’ global competence. Filling this online survey will take approximately 15 minutes.
    INTRODUCTION

  • Survey Consent

  • By participating in this survey, you consent for the information collected in connection with the survey to be used by AFS Intercultural Programs, Inc. (AFS) for research purposes (AFS Global Competence Readiness Index for Schools project) as described above. Additionally, AFS may send personal data affiliated AFS organizations and third parties for research purposes. The data provided will not be sold or disclosed for any other purposes. This information will not be publicly associated with your school unless prior authorization has been provided by the school. AFS may publish the results of this survey in anonymized form. You also confirm that, if applicable, you are authorized by your school to complete this survey.

    Furthermore, you consent to the processing of the personal data you provide to AFS in connection with this survey. This data, such as your name and email, will be used to administer the survey and send you the survey results for your school, in accordance with the AFS privacy policy accessible here: https://afs.org/global-privacy-policy . Please make sure to carefully review the AFS privacy policy before providing your consent.

  • If you want to learn more about this research, please reach out to us at educators@afsusa.org

  • RESPONDENT'S INFORMATION


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  • Your contact information will be used to administer the survey and send you the survey results for your school. If you want to receive news and resources related to global competence from AFS-USA, please select yes below:*

  • How this questionnaire is set-up

    1. Answer the self-assessment questions. For each topic, select the statement that you feel most accurately reflects your school’s current reality.
    2. Complete the school population detail questions. This information helps map out the state of global competence education across your community, your country and the globe.
    3. Get your school profile and specific recommendations. These insights can help you take clear action steps in your classroom or school to support your students in further developing their global competence.
    4. Stay connected with AFS. Contact us to learn how AFS can support your school and your students to develop their global competence with programs, training and more including special free offers for schools.

  • SECTION 1: Promoting Global Competence in Your School- Self-Assessment

    For each Topic, select the statement that most accurately reflects your school's reality.
    SECTION 1: Promoting Global Competence in Your School- Self-Assessment

  • When thinking about my school and...

  • 1. Diversity’s role (in terms of gender, socio-economic, ethnic, language, cultural and religious backgrounds) in the school’s policy/strategy/vision*
  • 2. Diversity’s role (in terms of gender, socio-economic, ethnic, language, cultural and religious backgrounds) in the school’s activities*
  • 3. Global competence in the school curriculum e.g. knowledge and skills students are expected to learn; units and lessons that teachers teach; assignments and projects given to students; tests, assessments , and other methods used to evaluate student learning*
  • 4. Teaching topics related to global issues in the classroom e.g. climate change, current world events (political and economical, refugee crisis, poverty, equality, human rights and sustainability)*
  • 4.1. Teaching topics related to global issues in the classroom: subjects*
  • 5. Opportunities for students to discuss and form opinions around current global issues e.g. debate clubs, small group exercises, essay contests, project based learning*
  • 6. Language of instruction, i.e. the language used to teach most classes, except language courses*
  • 6.1 Are any of the languages used for teaching not a majority and/or official language?*
  • 7. Opportunities for additional language learning*
  • 8. Organizing intercultural events at school e.g. multicultural fairs, harmony days, intercultural, cross-cultural or diversity workshops for students*
  • 8.1 Would the school be interested in organizing more intercultural events in in the future?*
  • 9. Professional development/training opportunities for school faculty (teachers) and other staff to develop global competence e.g. intercultural, cross-cultural or diversity workshops*
  • 10. Participation in international projects e.g. virtual exchanges, collaborative projects with schools abroad, “pen pal” programs*
  • 10.1 Would the school be interested in participating in more international projects in in the future?*
  • 11. Hosting study abroad/exchange/international students*
  • 11.1 On average, how many students does the school host in the years they have participated in these programs?*
  • 12. Sending our students on study abroad exchange/international programs*
  • 12.1 On average, how many students from the school go abroad through these programs in the years that the school has participated in these programs?*
  • 13. Engagement in exchange programs for teachers (hosting and/or sending)*

  • SECTION 2: School Population Details

    In order to complete our Self-Assessment, please fill-in the following information:
    SECTION 2: School Population Details
  • Type of school*
  • Grades taught (select all that apply)*
  • Diversity as reflected in the faculty (teachers) and other staff:*
  • Do you have a teacher, staff member or department responsible for organizing international projects? e.g. classroom exchange programs, virtual exchange programs, study opportunities abroad*
  • Teaching global competence:*
  • Collaboration with non-formal/external educators and/or volunteer organizations to develop global competence e.g. Model UN, Unesco Clubs, AFS, CISV, Rotary*
  • Diversity as reflected in the student body:*
  • Where did you find out about the AFS Global Competence Readiness Index?*
  • Should be Empty: