Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-186) and index.

Introduction : Improving our schools' global intelligence quotient
pt. 1. Fluencies
The argument for starting with romance languages
Targeting an east-west balance
Establish learning goals first; harness technology second
Travel opportunities and the fluency of extracurricular activities
pt. 2. Action steps
Preventive diplomacy
The case study in action : role-play for peace
Taking the case study global
Service learning : the power of experiential education
PEARS : five key aspects of service learning
pt. 3. Building the global IQ infrastructure at your school
Global IQ and the architecture of educational transformation

"In Raising Global IQ, Carl Hobert calls on K-12 teachers, administrators, parents, and students alike to transform the educational system by giving students the tools they need to become responsible citizens in a shrinking, increasingly interdependent world. Drawing on his nearly thirty years teaching, developing curricula, and leading conflict-resolution workshops here and around the world, he offers creative, well-tested, and understandable pedagogical ideas to help improve our children's GIQ: Global Intelligence Quotient. Cognizant of many U.S. schools' limited budgets and time, Hobert advocates teaching foreign languages early in life, honing students' conflict-resolution skills, providing creative-service learning opportunities, and offering cultural-exchange possibilities in students' own communities, as well as nationally and abroad--all before they graduate from high school"-- Provided by publisher.