Today’s lesson was really interesting ‘cause we analyzed the internationalization of the curriculum. We read and talked about the Erasmus + specific objectives, priorities, as they are stated in the Erasmus + Guidelines. 

Many ideas are brainstorming in my mind about new Erasmus projects tha can arise naturally from this course in Guadaloupe. 

But the oustanding thing is that such meeting happened on the white sand under the trees on the little isle Ilet du Gosier. 

Water is gorgeous. On the island there are lots of ducks, chickens and crabs. It is also possible to go for a walk to a small red lighthouse. 

“I'm holding up the fire 

Lighting up the sky 

Like a lighthouse on the ocean, 

Bring you home alright” (Z. Marley) 

 

Millions of refugees worldwide are not a problem that can be solved by the countries where they arrive. The reasons why these people leave everything behind, risk and very often even lose their lives are all global. They suffer from hunger because the climate change has led to droughts in their countries. Others have no perspectives in their countries because civil and other wars have ruined everything. Crises that have to be seen in an international context.

 

If we think about it we realise that the major challenges of our world can only be solved globally. America first or any other country first doesn’t lead us anywhere. On the contrary, these worldwide growing nationalistic attitudes will only intensify the problems. We need the awareness that acting locally makes only sense if we think globally. 

Today our lesson was held in another special class on the Island called “Ilet du Gosier”.

We worked in an earthly paradise: crystal clear sea, shining sun, wonderful nature and nice cute pelicans.

We have shared International aims and objectives.

We talked about how to make our schools International with lessons that deal with globalization.

The schools must offer students and teachers opportunities to partecipate in International projects to acquisire the necessary skills and move from a local vision to a global vision of citizenship.

Finally, we drew up a project for our own school, taking into account the objectives and priorities developed by Erasmus.

Afterwards, we presented our projects with the group aiming at sharing best practices.

During the breaks we were swimming in the sea, walking under the palm trees and we also met two iguanas.

Thanks to today's activities, we have an idea for new projects that develop curiosity of our students about other cultures and enable children, staff and local community to experience daily life in other countries.