The Faculty of Letters & Human Sciences- Mohammed V University of

Rabat, Morocco

&

Teachers for Global Classrooms

A program of the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational
and Cultural Affairs, and administered by IREX

Organize:

Global Research Panel (GRP)

Monday, March 26th, 2018

9.00 AM - 12.00 PM

Venue: Mohamed V University in Rabat- Al Jabri Conference Room

Abstract:

Since 2011, over 450 U.S. teachers from 49 states and the District of Columbia have
participated in the Teachers for Global Classrooms (TGC) Program. Each cohort of TGC
fellows reach more than 10,000 students in their home communities and nearly 90% of
alumni report that their classroom has more opportunities for global learning as a result of
the program. As such, Teacher for Global Classrooms participants in Morocco have
conducted a number of research projects focused on educational issues, trends and
practices within various segments of the educational systems in Morocco and the United
States.

The quality of research, however, depends on the quality of the information used to
develop its questions and content. Relevant information is particularly important for
research conducted internationally with potential for impact in classrooms and
communities around the world. In addition to TGC teachers’ first-hand experience in
schools across Morocco, information can be complimented by collaborative discussion
with stakeholders in the system being researched. As such, Global Research Panel
(GRP) is a convening designed to engage leaders and practitioners in global education
who are seeking innovative methods, opportunities for collaboration, and inspiration in
relation to the global education movement. In this instance, TGC teachers will explore
their questions through interaction and dialogue with practitioners and researchers, to
further synthesize their understanding of the Moroccan education system, and continue
the rich relationship and mutual understanding between Morocco and the United States.
This panel takes place on March 26, 2018 from 9.00 AM TO 12.00 PM at the Mohamed V
University in Rabat.

Program:

9.00 ‐ 9.05 AM Welcome Speech

Prof. Yamina El Kirat Al Allame, Vice-dean of Mohamed V University in

Rabat
9.05 – 9.10 AM Ms Emily Lester, IREX Officer

Prof. Meriem LAHRIZI, TGC In-country Consultant

Panel 1

Facilitated by: Prof. Meriem LAHRIZI, TGC In-country Consultant

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Open Discussion & Interaction:
University Students & Panelists Questions/Answers
 1. Definition of Education in the Era of Social Change and Global
Development
9.10 – 10.10 AM
Ashlie Crosson, English
Bellefonte Area High School, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania

2. Language & Culture

Natasha Agrawal, Elementary

Carroll Robbins Elementary School, Trenton, New Jersey

3. The Impact of Teacher and student Culture on Instruction

Patricia Leibig, English

East Stroudsburg Area High School, Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania

4. Technology & Global Collaboration in Moroccan Curricula: The

effect of (non) creating international contacts in classrooms to
promote global understanding.

Rhett Oldham, Social Studies

Ste. Genevieve Middle School, Ste Genevieve, Missouri

5. The effect of technology on thinking systems as a school, teacher,

and/or lifelong learner.

Chester Tadeja, English

Palomares Academy, Pomona, California

6. Impact of global exchange programs on teacher perception of

teaching

Marquita Rawlins, Elementary

The Meadows Elementary, DeSoto, Texas

7. Student Engagement to reduce poverty and social Inequalities

Sheila Freehill, Elementary

Eagle Crest Elementary School, Longmont, Colorado
Panel 2

10.10 -11.10 AM Facilitated by: Emily Lester, IREX Officer

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Open Discussion & Interaction:
University Students & Panelists Questions/Answers
10.20 - 11.20 AM 8. Literature in the Moroccan education system

Lauren Stuart, English

El Rodeo School, Beverly Hills, California

9. The Role and Power of art in the Moroccan education and

community

Emily Young, Arts

Douglass High School, Douglass, Kansas

10. Giftedness and gifted education in Morocco.

Ashley Solesbee, Gifted Education

Neal Middle School, Durham, North Carolina

11. Definition of Success from the Perspective of Students.

Leon Tynes, Technology

Engineering and Science University Magnet School, West Haven,
Connecticut

12. How does Moroccan culture and society measure student success?

Maria Zavala, English

Claremont High School, Claremont, California

13. Best Teaching practices to promote world peace

Stephanie Leslie,
English Shidler Public Schools, Bartlesville, Oklahoma

11.10 – 11.20 AM Closing Remarks

11.20 – 11.45 AM Reception and Networking
11.45 – 12.00 AM Farewell & Group Photo

Professor Panelists:

- Noureddine Amrous, - Jamal Bahmad,

- Adil Azhar, - Mohamed Ezroura,
- Yamina El Kirat, - Mohamed Guennoun,
- Khalid El Aref, - Mohamed Karimi

Organizing Committee:

- Yamina El Kirat Al Allame, Vice-dean of Mohamed V University in Rabat

- Meriem LAHRIZI, Ph.D. Researcher, Mohammed V University in Rabat / TGC In-country
Consultant & Event Coordinator

For any queries please contact: lahrizimeriem@gmail.com