International-mindedness by Yasin Ersoy https://padlet.com/yasin_ersoy_ank_80/jf1t6s53q33c en-us 2018-02-06 20:07:33 UTC 2026-02-20 04:38:55 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. What does international-mindedness mean to you? yasin_ersoy_ank_80 https://padlet.com/yasin_ersoy_ank_80/jf1t6s53q33c/wish/230408061 International mindedness is to accept being a part of the world without the difference of religion, language, race, country. Whatever you are doing, you should do it for humanity and in our curriculums ,both national and international concepts&values should appear.

]]> 2018-02-11 20:20:58 UTC https://padlet.com/yasin_ersoy_ank_80/jf1t6s53q33c/wish/230408061 2.What does it means to be a "global citizen"? yasin_ersoy_ank_80 https://padlet.com/yasin_ersoy_ank_80/jf1t6s53q33c/wish/230408239 Being a  global citizen is knowing that you are a part of the world and integrating into the world without losing your cultural heritage. ]]> 2018-02-11 20:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/yasin_ersoy_ank_80/jf1t6s53q33c/wish/230408239 yasin_ersoy_ank_80 https://padlet.com/yasin_ersoy_ank_80/jf1t6s53q33c/wish/230408677 2018-02-11 20:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/yasin_ersoy_ank_80/jf1t6s53q33c/wish/230408677 3. How do schools today prepare students for global citizenship within biology and other group 4 subjects? yasin_ersoy_ank_80 https://padlet.com/yasin_ersoy_ank_80/jf1t6s53q33c/wish/230408850      Trips are organized for the students and we do experiments in the laboratory to ensure that the students grow up as global citizens.With these experiments,such as studying on losing the plant variety because of Global Warming during our courses, the students are aware of global problems and they are being prepared for global citizenship.

]]> 2018-02-11 20:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/yasin_ersoy_ank_80/jf1t6s53q33c/wish/230408850 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? yasin_ersoy_ank_80 https://padlet.com/yasin_ersoy_ank_80/jf1t6s53q33c/wish/230408990 Vefa High School is one of the oldest schools in Turkey.Our school takes part in the project of "Future Partners" (PASCH) with Goethe-Institut. There are more than a hundred countries in this project. In addition,most of our teachers have international experience, they pass on their experiences  to other teachers and students.  Science teachers always read and follow international articles and journals  so we are informed about innovations in the world.We are following up-to-date information with My IB and the discussion pages help us to learn about newest developments.As well,we are sharing our experiences with the IB Meetings and workshops. ]]> 2018-02-11 20:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/yasin_ersoy_ank_80/jf1t6s53q33c/wish/230408990 5. How can you help your students understand the importance of international understanding as it relates to your course? yasin_ersoy_ank_80 https://padlet.com/yasin_ersoy_ank_80/jf1t6s53q33c/wish/230409154 Since Biology is a course which studies on a variety of tasks concerning the environment worldwide,I pay attention to give examples from different aspects and corners of the world.For instance, while studying on the Cell Theory, various ideas from different scientists,such as Robert Hooke or Schwann-Schleiden are presented in our classes.]]> 2018-02-11 20:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/yasin_ersoy_ank_80/jf1t6s53q33c/wish/230409154 6. What activities have you carried out in your class that have knowingly or unknowingly highlighted or celebrated international-mindedness? yasin_ersoy_ank_80 https://padlet.com/yasin_ersoy_ank_80/jf1t6s53q33c/wish/230409266 Before starting  every lesson, we are presenting our topics with questions such as the ethical side of clonning which in turn direct the students to TOK. Cultural and intercultural topics are our main concern . For instance, while studying the concept of GMO, various presentations from both local and global sources are examined to get an international view. ]]> 2018-02-11 20:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/yasin_ersoy_ank_80/jf1t6s53q33c/wish/230409266