My sumptuous padlet by Tammy Reynolds https://padlet.com/treynolds17/wod6kd6lxo84 Made with a curious mind en-us 2016-11-24 13:09:10 UTC 2016-11-24 23:51:21 UTC hello@padlet.com What does international-mindedness mean to you? treynolds17 https://padlet.com/treynolds17/wod6kd6lxo84/wish/139758157
An acceptance of others whatever their background or culture. This is particularly important in our school as we have a high proportion of international students from a wide range of countries mixing with British pupils.]]> 2016-11-24 13:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/treynolds17/wod6kd6lxo84/wish/139758157 What does it means to be a “global citizen”? treynolds17 https://padlet.com/treynolds17/wod6kd6lxo84/wish/139758484 To take what you have learnt through international-mindedness and incorporate into your approach and life. To be able to be aware and understanding of the different challenges facing a variety of communities around the world. To recognise that due to differing backgrounds people may have variable responses to situations or information they are presented with.]]> 2016-11-24 13:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/treynolds17/wod6kd6lxo84/wish/139758484 How do schools today prepare students for global citizenship within biology and other group 4 subjects? treynolds17 https://padlet.com/treynolds17/wod6kd6lxo84/wish/139759267 Through the delivery of a broad and varied curriculum which is universal in nature.  Specific aspects of the course are common wherever we are from e.g. human physiology although we can study the different frequency of certain diseases around the world.  For example to consider sickle-cell anaemia during a genetics topic and link this with the malaria parasite and global warming.

In a more general sense, all group 4 subjects involve a great level of scientific process and how the level of scientific rigour during research across the world may vary. By teaching the need to be unbiased, thorough and reliable we can add to the accuracy of research.
]]> 2016-11-24 13:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/treynolds17/wod6kd6lxo84/wish/139759267 What are the ways in which the texts, topics, or ideas in your classroom have benefited from contributions from other communities, cultures, and nationalities? treynolds17 https://padlet.com/treynolds17/wod6kd6lxo84/wish/139760157 During plant science we have investigated the different adaptations of plants depending upon their environment e.g. C3 photosynthetic pathways.
Studying the role of genetics in determining skin colour and the properties that different skin tones have.
Investigation into the threats posed by global warming to different cultures and communities due to their habitat or ways of life e.g. feeding/farming habits.
]]> 2016-11-24 13:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/treynolds17/wod6kd6lxo84/wish/139760157 How can you help your students understand the importance of international understanding as it relates to your course? treynolds17 https://padlet.com/treynolds17/wod6kd6lxo84/wish/139761150 There are specific areas of the course where international understanding is required to enhance the pupils level of knowledge e.g. many of the topics listed above.  However, if pupils are in a multi-cultural classroom it should be encouraged that they are as aware as they could be of each other and their respective backgrounds.
We will have discussions, where applicable which touch on the cultures and behaviours of pupils in the class, for example the laws regarding smoking in different countries, the legal age sexual intercourse, the legality of drug taking, the provision of health care etc.]]> 2016-11-24 13:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/treynolds17/wod6kd6lxo84/wish/139761150 What activities have you carried out in your class that have knowingly or unknowingly highlighted or celebrated international-mindedness? treynolds17 https://padlet.com/treynolds17/wod6kd6lxo84/wish/139761669 All of the areas discussed have contributed to an awareness of of pupils' cultures and backgrounds.  Through the delivery of course information which picks up on parts of the world where none of us are from e.g. endemism in Madagascar and why it is important to learn about things that may appear to be of no use!

]]> 2016-11-24 13:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/treynolds17/wod6kd6lxo84/wish/139761669 Hi Tamasine, https://padlet.com/treynolds17/wod6kd6lxo84/wish/139825216 You do lot of activities, which involve a mix of local and global  perspective. I like your activity developing awareness about endemism in Madagascar, Investigation into the threats posed by global warming to different cultures and communities due to their habitat or ways of life. Please read article, Terrorism linked to global warming.
Thanks for sharing.
Usha]]> 2016-11-24 23:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/treynolds17/wod6kd6lxo84/wish/139825216