Ma grille féroce by tatchou keutchakeu hermann

What does it means to be a "global citizen"?

nathantatchou — 2018-02-11 08:32:06 UTC

A global citizen is an someone who has an open mind to the world that is to say who learns from other peoples while sharing his knowledge with them. He is a citizen who advocates multiculturalism. It is a citizen who never stops asking the following questions: "What must be done to ensure that the people of the world live in peace and harmony? " What is the place of education in solving global problems"?
A global citizen is therefore a supporter of peace and collaboration among nations.

What does international-mindedness mean to you?

nathantatchou — 2018-02-11 08:55:07 UTC

The international-mindedness means the ability of an individual to be empathic and to recognize each human being regardless of the color of his skin, his nationality ... It is the fact that an individual learns and embraces the culture of others while maintaining his own culture. It is the fact of being sensitive to global problems such as corruption, climate change, poverty, wars, terrorism, famine ... it is the curiosity and desire to learn from other peoples.

How do schools today prepare students for global citizenship within biology and other group 4 subjects?

nathantatchou — 2018-02-11 09:32:22 UTC

Introducing topics related to issues such as the greenhouse effect and climate change into school curricula; the study of ecosystems and the need for the protection of biodiversity; risks related to drug use; improving plant productivity to fight against lack of food; the fight against air pollution, water and soil; donations of organs and blood to save lives ...

What are the ways in which the texts, topics, or ideas in your classroom have benefited from contributions from other communities, cultures, and nationalities?

nathantatchou — 2018-02-11 09:33:10 UTC

comparison of dietary habits of different nationalities and the influence of culture on these eating habits

How can you help your students understand the importance of international understanding as it relates to your course?

nathantatchou — 2018-02-11 09:33:46 UTC

By advocating interdisciplinarity and collaboration with others. For example, when it comes to techniques for obtaining high-performance plants, I call on an agronomist.
I call a nutritionist when I want to talk about human nutrition for example. In this way learners understand the importance of collaboration between individuals.
  I also encourage my learners to use the knowledge acquired in certain disciplines to solve problems in biology. In this way, they understand the importance of interdisciplinarity

What activities have you carried out in your class that have knowingly or unknowingly highlighted or celebrated international-mindedness?

nathantatchou — 2018-02-11 09:34:23 UTC

When I approach the theme of Ecosystem Studies, I ask each learner to do a thorough research on an ecosystem present in their home country and to interact with others through a presentation. I also give group work to learners and each group is made up of individuals of different nationalities. Sometimes we go out to visit orphanages.