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1. What does international-mindedness mean to you?

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1. What does international-mindedness mean to you?

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I think international- mindedness means respecting and accepting differences among each other regardless of age, gender identity, cultural background, and even what generation a person was born in. International- mindedness is all about being inclusive despite the differences we as humans have. I believe that once students start seeing the beauty in all of the differences that this world has, they will not only celebrate them but respect those differences!

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2. What does it mean to be a "global citizen"?

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2. What does it mean to be a "global citizen"?

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To be a global citizen is a person who can not only identify with this ever-changing world but also make choices for the betterment of the world. I think teachers are somewhat global citizens due to the ever-changing student body we teach yearly. We learn them inside and out, hopefully making changes to the way we teach, as well as accept them for who they are. That's what makes a huge impact on the students lives and perspective of the world, when they know they are accepted for what they bring to the world.

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3. How do schools today prepare students for global citizenship within biology and other group 4 subjects?

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3. How do schools today prepare students for global citizenship within biology and other group 4 subjects?

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Like others have stated before, it's hard to talk about schools in general but when it comes to the school I currently teach at, there are about 45-50 countries represented in this one school. I think at GWHS we are teaching them to be a global citizen by helping them see the importance of some of the selfish decisions they are making. Case in point, there is an extreme littering problem at my school. I am building a group of students who are tirelessly working on bringing awareness to the student body of this problem. Even though this is my first year with this program, I can tell it's going to immensely impact this student body and their outlook on littering in their environment.

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4. 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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4. 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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I try to set a idea from the very beginning of the school year, that despite the differences we all have, when they walk into my classroom we have to treat each other like we are family. Families may not always agree with each other and get along, but we treat each other with respect. I have a ZERO TOLERANCE for hate of any kind in my room and my students know that when they walk into my room they are SAFE, RESPECTED, and FREE to be whoever/whatever they want to be!

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

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

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I can emphasize that without certain international influences, biology as a subject wouldn't have advanced as fast as it did without the diversity in the cultures of the world. Even medical field wouldn't have advanced if it wasn't for different cultural contributions.

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

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

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My classes usually at the end of the year do these music videos to whatever song want to. Even though most of the time the students choose a rap song, I make sure that everyone is participating, whether it's writing the lyrics, recording, etc. When I made these videos in my other classrooms I didn't expect for the entire school to catch wind about the videos that all these students from different backgrounds collectively worked together to make. It still makes me proud looking at them!