International-mindedness by Michael https://padlet.com/cyborg126/2t8p64640w4t Made with a wink and a smile en-us 2016-11-29 01:02:54 UTC 2016-11-29 17:59:52 UTC hello@padlet.com What does international-mindedness mean to you? cyborg126 https://padlet.com/cyborg126/2t8p64640w4t/wish/140374123
Aware of our own culture and that of others – an understanding that people with different perspectives, values, culture and understandings can also be right. Taking positive advantage of the diversity that surrounds you. Being a global citizen .

]]> 2016-11-29 01:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cyborg126/2t8p64640w4t/wish/140374123 What does it means to be a “global citizen”? cyborg126 https://padlet.com/cyborg126/2t8p64640w4t/wish/140374267
Global citizen is a citizen of the world, beyond borders. Someone who identifies with being part of an emerging world community and whose actions contribute to building this community’s values and practices. Responsible for being members of a world-wide community of people who share the same global identity that we have.

]]> 2016-11-29 01:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cyborg126/2t8p64640w4t/wish/140374267 How do schools today prepare students for global citizenship within biology and other group 4 subjects? cyborg126 https://padlet.com/cyborg126/2t8p64640w4t/wish/140374466
It depends on curriculum but I think the one way is to emphasize the common issues that people struggle with all over the world. Students should develop the imagination and the empathy by a discussion and collaboration. 

]]> 2016-11-29 01:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cyborg126/2t8p64640w4t/wish/140374466 How can you help your students understand the importance of international understanding as it relates to your course? cyborg126 https://padlet.com/cyborg126/2t8p64640w4t/wish/140374592
Underline that all living organisms, including humans, derive from a single cell. However, for a start you can show them this film which, in my opinion, give food for reflection  :

]]> 2016-11-29 01:11:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cyborg126/2t8p64640w4t/wish/140374592 What activities have you carried out in your class that have knowingly or unknowingly highlighted or celebrated international-mindedness? cyborg126 https://padlet.com/cyborg126/2t8p64640w4t/wish/140376372
-          Making an introduction about people who contributed to the particular issue/ discovery/revelation (Mendel – genetics, Watson and Crick – DNA, Darwin – evolution)
-          Discussing endemic diseases 
-          Discussing an ecology issues which impact the whole planet
-          Talking about endangered and extinct species 
-          Discussing adaptations of the organisms to their habitats
-          Discussing the origins of  human evolution 
-          Underlining  that we also belong to the animal regnum 
-          Discussing what people eat in a particular region  of the world 

]]> 2016-11-29 01:27:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cyborg126/2t8p64640w4t/wish/140376372 Hi Michal, https://padlet.com/cyborg126/2t8p64640w4t/wish/140595584 You do, lot of activities in your Biology class to let students, be aware of, contribution of other communities, culture, and nationalities to Biology and to promote IM. 
Great video, on international understanding..
Thanks for sharing.
Usha]]> 2016-11-29 17:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cyborg126/2t8p64640w4t/wish/140595584