International Mindedness by Matt Hughes https://padlet.com/matthughes167/akude17z4ksj The importance of developing global citizens en-us 2018-02-12 06:14:39 UTC 2018-03-14 07:16:03 UTC hello@padlet.com What does international-mindedness mean to you? matthughes167 https://padlet.com/matthughes167/akude17z4ksj/wish/230873763 International mindedness in my opinion is intrinsically linked to being a global citizen. It is the way of thinking or 'mindset' of the person which allows them to be open to new ideas and different opinions. ]]> 2018-02-13 00:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/matthughes167/akude17z4ksj/wish/230873763 What does it means to be a "global citizen"? matthughes167 https://padlet.com/matthughes167/akude17z4ksj/wish/230873832 A global citizen is someone who shows both an understanding and an appreciation of other cultures, other ways of thinking and other ways of doing things. They are open-minded and show a willingness to learn from others as well as being able to share their own thoughts and experiences . ]]> 2018-02-13 00:31:39 UTC https://padlet.com/matthughes167/akude17z4ksj/wish/230873832 How do schools today prepare students for global citizenship within biology and other group 4 subjects? matthughes167 https://padlet.com/matthughes167/akude17z4ksj/wish/230873879 This is done from teaching subjects through a 'real world perspective' and encouraging pupils to be proactive in their engagement with the subject outside of the classroom. Highlighting areas that have been improved by 'international mindedness' or have been made worse by a lack of. I think all of the group 4 subjects have enormous opportunities to engage pupils in this way. Perhaps more than any other grouping! ]]> 2018-02-13 00:31:59 UTC https://padlet.com/matthughes167/akude17z4ksj/wish/230873879 What are the ways in which the texts, topics, or ideas in your classroom have benefited from contributions from other communities, cultures, and nationalities? matthughes167 https://padlet.com/matthughes167/akude17z4ksj/wish/230873920 This can be acheived ensuring that we teach how knowledge and ideas have been developed across the scientific community and include details of all 'the giants' on whose shoulder's today's celebrated scientists stand. From the development of the Atomic model to Evolution our subject is littered with examples of collaboration across communities cultures and nationalities. There are also a great number of examples where a greater understanding of differences in culture/community would have dramatically increased how quickly we accepted sound scientific ideas. ]]> 2018-02-13 00:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/matthughes167/akude17z4ksj/wish/230873920 How can you help your students understand the importance of international understanding as it relates to your course? matthughes167 https://padlet.com/matthughes167/akude17z4ksj/wish/230873960 There are huge number of occasions from which Science has depended on communication with people from different countries/backgrounds/cultures striving towards a common goal. Spending time highlighting these is an essential part of highlighting the importance of being 'internationally minded' and a 'global citizen', ]]> 2018-02-13 00:32:31 UTC https://padlet.com/matthughes167/akude17z4ksj/wish/230873960 What activities have you carried out in your class that have knowingly or unknowingly highlighted or celebrated international-mindedness? matthughes167 https://padlet.com/matthughes167/akude17z4ksj/wish/230874020 Being in HK there is great opportunity to relate how local actions can have global consequences. This includes plastic production, use and disposal as well as the causes of global warming and impact of climate change.]]> 2018-02-13 00:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/matthughes167/akude17z4ksj/wish/230874020