International-mindedness IB Biology by Reena Shorey https://padlet.com/reenashorey1/2761xk4fi84ubtr7 Made with big dreams en-us 2022-04-11 02:16:54 UTC 2022-04-12 11:12:28 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. What does international mindedness mean to you? reenashorey1 https://padlet.com/reenashorey1/2761xk4fi84ubtr7/wish/2138512050 To me in general International mindedness means that we strive to connect with each other and work towards a sustainable development and hence the world. ]]> 2022-04-11 02:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/reenashorey1/2761xk4fi84ubtr7/wish/2138512050 2. What does it mean to be a “global citizen”? reenashorey1 https://padlet.com/reenashorey1/2761xk4fi84ubtr7/wish/2138513330 Very simply put a citizen of the world who is part of the wider world. Who thinks of the greater good of mankind, who is aware and is concerned about the global issues ]]> 2022-04-11 02:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/reenashorey1/2761xk4fi84ubtr7/wish/2138513330 3. How do schools today prepare students for global citizenship within biology and other group subjects? reenashorey1 https://padlet.com/reenashorey1/2761xk4fi84ubtr7/wish/2138518506 Schools should encourage students to participate in their community and also work with other young students through exchange programs. As this would help in to think about the values and its importance.
With in Biology several conservation programs can be run which can be supported both world international days such world water day etc. The IB program has the scope and vision to allow such eg CAS.]]> 2022-04-11 02:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/reenashorey1/2761xk4fi84ubtr7/wish/2138518506 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? reenashorey1 https://padlet.com/reenashorey1/2761xk4fi84ubtr7/wish/2138519090 The understanding of genetics of sickle cell anemia enables students to understand the change needed in cultural practices that have been followed in the past. 
Many a times learning about the contribution of the Scientist helps students to acknowledge how their natural curiosity and perseverance has led to development in Science.
Current Covid -19 situation and vaccine production discussion also led to how as global citizens we come together. ]]> 2022-04-11 02:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/reenashorey1/2761xk4fi84ubtr7/wish/2138519090 5. How can you help your students understand the importance of international understanding as it relates to your course? reenashorey1 https://padlet.com/reenashorey1/2761xk4fi84ubtr7/wish/2138519746 Taking more such (answer to Q4) opportunities will encourage students to develop and understanding of International mindedness. This would further help them to have balanced views and take learning into real world.]]> 2022-04-11 02:31:40 UTC https://padlet.com/reenashorey1/2761xk4fi84ubtr7/wish/2138519746 6. What activities have you carried out in your class that have knowingly or unknowingly highlighted or celebrated international-mindedness? reenashorey1 https://padlet.com/reenashorey1/2761xk4fi84ubtr7/wish/2138520375 Some years ago in a different school, my students worked on project led by BBC on finding the salinity of the oceans around the world. They were so excited to see the contribution of theirs and other students on the world map and I am sure they felt connected. Their excitement and this  piece of work has remained with me. 
Studying and researching about pollution - causes and effects has given several opportunities for the student to think about how pollution doesn't have boarders and we the global citizens together have to resolve and solve it. ]]> 2022-04-11 02:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/reenashorey1/2761xk4fi84ubtr7/wish/2138520375