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Great thought and wonderful images.
IB philosophy is 'think globally and act locally'. I liked you activities on GMO, effect of habitat destruction.
Thanks for sharing wonderful thoughts by Desmund Tutu.
Usha

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What does international mindedness mean to me? 

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What does international mindedness mean to me? 

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To me, international mindedness means a value for diversity and a respectful, empathetic attitude towards others from different cultural backgrounds.

I associate international mindedness with the Ubuntu philosophy of humanity towards others.

“According to Ubuntu, there exists a common bond between us all and it is through this bond, through our interaction with our fellow human beings, that we discover our own human qualities”  (http://www.ubuntuvillage.org/).

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What does it mean to be a 'global citizen'?

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What does it mean to be a 'global citizen'?

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A “global citizen” is someone who:

acknowledges their responsibilities for people and the environment beyond geographical / political boundaries

recognises that their actions have consequences on a global scale

is empathetic and values diversity

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How do schools today prepare for global citizenship within Biology and other group 4 subjects?

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How do schools today prepare for global citizenship within Biology and other group 4 subjects?

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Science subjects including Biology prepare students for global citizenship by fostering international mindedness. For example, the study of Ecology provides opportunities for students to examine the role of humans in the ecosystem and encourages them to think about the consequences (both locally and globally) of various disturbances (e.g. greenhouse gas emissions, overfishing, deforestation etc). Studying genetics and evolution demonstrates to students the connectedness of living things and the ancestry that we share.

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Credit: http://www.decsy.org.uk/publications/2

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What are the ways in which the texts, topics, or ideas in your classroom have benefited from contributions from other communities, cultures, and nationalities?

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What are the ways in which the texts, topics, or ideas in your classroom have benefited from contributions from other communities, cultures, and nationalities?

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All students benefit when they can examine an issue from multiple perspectives. When a safe and supportive classroom environment based on mutual respect has been fostered, students from different backgrounds, nationalities and faiths can share knowledge, engage in robust discussion and debate. Students learn to consider issues from the viewpoints of various stakeholders, evaluate bias, formulate arguments and reach compromises and agreements on real case studies and hypothetical scenarios.

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How can you help your students understand the importance of international understanding as it relates to your course?

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How can you help your students understand the importance of international understanding as it relates to your course?

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Students can be helped to understand the importance of international mindedness by exploring topics that have global significance, for example biotechnologies (e.g. genetically modified organisms), ecological issues, advances in genetic science etc.  Students will learn how these topics will impact on them individually, locally within Australia and globally and consider the perspectives of multiple stakeholders. Over time they will gain the skills to make informed decisions that consider global consequences.

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What activities have you carried out in your class that have knowingly or unknowingly highlighted or celebrated international-mindedness?

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What activities have you carried out in your class that have knowingly or unknowingly highlighted or celebrated international-mindedness?

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Some activities that have been completed in my classroom that have highlighted international-mindedness include:

Examining the consequences of over fishing both locally and globally

Studying the ecological effects of habitat destruction (mangroves, deforestation) both locally and globally

Exploration of issues around genetically modified organisms by considering them from the perspectives of a variety of stakeholders

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Credit: http://youngglobalcitizen.com/post/6659425503/what-is-the-definition-of-a-global-citizen