What is the worldwide experience of integrating global competence into curriculum: school practice and teachers’ voice

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In integrating global competence into life science lessons, such as human immunity, it's essential to set clear objectives and aims. Start by emphasizing the interconnectedness of health challenges globally, aiming to develop students' awareness of the impact of diseases beyond borders. Foster cross-cultural understanding by incorporating case studies that highlight how cultural practices influence health outcomes and responses to diseases. Encourage critical thinking through analyzing global health data, evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, and proposing evidence-based solutions to combat diseases like pandemics. Promote communication skills by facilitating discussions on the ethical dilemmas of vaccine distribution or the importance of health education in diverse communities. Finally, empower students to take action by designing projects that address local health disparities or advocate for equitable access to healthcare resources, thereby nurturing them as informed and proactive global citizens within the realm of life sciences and beyond.

@Bousl2336873cb4
Real life lessons are undoutedly effective. For instance, international global competence asssessment PISA-2018 was inspired by SDGs of UN. Hopefully, this vision become real in today's classrooms worldwide meaning that we all need to live together sustainably. Because today’s learner is engaged in diverse online networks and communities that shape the way information is received, understood and utilized. Their interest, passion, life experience should be linked to academic achievements.

Real-life lessons in education, also known as experiential learning, offer invaluable benefits to students. By engaging directly with real-world situations, students find their learning experience more relevant and engaging, fostering a deeper understanding of concepts. These hands-on experiences promote active participation and enhance retention, as students remember information better when they've experienced it firsthand. Moreover, real-life lessons cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills by challenging students to analyze, decide, and solve problems within authentic contexts. Beyond academics, students develop essential life skills such as communication, collaboration, and adaptability, preparing them effectively for future challenges. Through collaboration, interaction, and exposure to diverse perspectives, students also experience emotional and social growth. Ultimately, integrating real-life lessons into education empowers students with the practical knowledge and skills necessary for success both inside and outside the classroom, shaping them into well-rounded individuals ready to tackle the complexities of the real world.

@Bousl2336873cb4

I'm also a Microsoft Certified Educator and that transform my professional life few years ago. Every school year I make a promise to create an innovative project to showcase AT for SPED. Happy to be at the same teacher community to change the way education transform lives through technology.

Best,
Mr. Bryan

@BRYANb8875625e5 said in What is the worldwide experience of integrating global competence into curriculum: school practice and teachers’ voice:

change the way education transform lives through technology.

In the 21st century ,Digital tools facilitate collaboration among students, educators, and experts worldwide. Virtual classrooms, video conferencing, and online forums promoting global connections and diverse perspectives.

Overall, the field of education offers diverse opportunities for teachers to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully to student learning, and make a positive impact in their communities. Teachers can engage with their communities through outreach programs, partnerships with local organizations, or involvement in educational initiatives outside of school. seems more education, workshops, and conferences allow teachers to stay updated on best practices and innovations in education.

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@MYLOG47799627c6

Absolutely, digital tools have revolutionized the way we collaborate and learn in the 21st century. Also change the discourse of inclusion and accesibility for our students with disabilities. Embracing digital tools helps prepare our students for a future where collaboration and communication across borders are essential skills.

Best,
Mr. Bryan

The educational system has undergone many changes from informal education system to industrial base education; now is the time move to global digital technologies era or simply say 21st century education paradigm. As an educator we think and conduct certain programs for the future generations to develop according the need of the world. How the learning theory and pedagogies could change is a question? By project-based learning; inquiry based learning; learning across disciplines; creative thinking, problem-solving skills, high tech and digital learning are becoming the active learning skills. As an educator me and my school teachers focus on developing students to build a productive citizens to the entire world through “Young Innovator Programs”. Young Innovator program is an innovation based studies conducted among primary school students. This program was introduced in 2013 and conducted in three phases. The first phase is the observational phase which the objective is to identify the inner interest of the children by giving exposure of experimental learning method. At the end of the observational phase that is end of the year 2013, the number of Science and Mathematics activity participants, their achievements and the parents feedback create awareness and the importance of thinking skill, creativity and numeracy intelligence activities. The second phase starts from 2014-2015 and the purpose of this phase is to offer and introduce more project base learning activities such Budding Scientist projects, School level and state Science for Young Children programs, kangaroo mathematics and Olympiad mathematics. In this phase we teachers give training to the supportive parents to teach the skills. More evaluations carried out especially the development and outcomes on students intelligences, students attitude, students activeness and the communication skills. In 2015 we sent 1 team of 3 students to the international level innovation competition at Soul, South Korea. Their achievement as a gold medalist and semi grand final special award proves that the program we conduct benefits the students. This motivate us more than what we planned in the paper work. But..... I cannot conduct the same method programs after the covid-19 pandemic. Everything changed including students activeness in studying and parents awareness in education. Did anyone come through this changes in your schools ?

Hi
Project-based learning engages students more by involving them in topics that interest them, increasing their motivation and active participation. It develops practical skills such as problem-solving, time management, collaboration, and communication. Students gain critical thinking abilities and deepen their knowledge. For teachers, this method offers pedagogical flexibility, allows for authentic assessments, facilitates the integration of subjects, and promotes professional development and collaboration among colleagues. In summary, project-based learning makes teaching more dynamic, relevant, and beneficial for everyone.
Best regards from Tunisia
Chokri

@MYLOG47799627c6
Thank you for sharing your experience from your school. It was very inspiring! And thank you for your last question. It would be great to discuss how COVID-19 has changed your school, not just in general terms, but also with specific examples from the forum members here.

In Russiam, I can see that some schools have undergone drastic changes, while others have not changed much.

@Bousl2336873cb4 You left a comment earlier, could you please share your experience of school?

@MYLOG47799627c6 said in What is the worldwide experience of integrating global competence into curriculum: school practice and teachers’ voice:

Budding Scientist projects

By the way, I got interested in Budding Scientist project - could please tell me a concept of this initiative?

@MYLOG47799627c6 said in What is the worldwide experience of integrating global competence into curriculum: school practice and teachers’ voice:

In the 21st century ,Digital tools facilitate collaboration among students, educators, and experts worldwide. Virtual classrooms, video conferencing, and online forums promoting global connections and diverse perspectives.

This is one of the aims of our E-Teach forum - to connect teachers to provide quaity education.

On the forum there is a topic, where you can search for a colleague, a teacher with a group of students in order to organise a video conference, launch a project, find a pen pal or just exchange your experience

Feel free to check it out https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/topic/37/connect-to-start-collaboration-for-international-school-projects

@Bilim , Hope You are well . Educating for global competence is an accessible, practical approach that is not beyond the reach of the average teacher this type of teaching is practiced across all age groups and subject areas in countries all around the world.
Students gain global competence by practicing skill development in the classroom and applying their learning to real-world topics. Although reading textbooks, listening to lectures, and memorization have their place in learning, they must be paired with more active learning to develop global competence.
Teaching for global competence does not require a new curriculum. It requires combining instructional strategies for active learning with global issues and weaving them into the existing curriculum.
Instructional strategies include structured debates, organized discussions, learning from current events, learning from play, service learning, and project-based learning. Like Ana said that this platform is an example of global teaching or learning . Where we discuss about the issues related to education and their solution s

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The budding scientist program is a monthly activity that is conducted as ‘discovery starts from the classroom. The students react as a scientist, Trial and errors make them enjoyable and create more discussions and arguments among them. The teacher introduces the experiment of the month. Example: The soda balloon experiment. The teacher plays a video about the experiment. Pupils watch the video and list out the materials and apparatus they need to prepare. According to the experiment schedule, they will conduct the experiment in school with their colleagues. They do more and more trials to find the amount of soda and vinegar that would make the balloon burst… It’s really an enjoyable experiment for them. So, every month I introduce an experiment topic for discussion. This is how I implement the budding scientist project in school. The interesting is how the children behave as a scientist.!

@MYLOG47799627c6

It's inspiring to read about the success of your Young Innovator Programs and their impact on students' skills and achievements, Bravo!. The COVID-19 pandemic has indeed disrupted educational methods, affecting student engagement and parental involvement. Many schools have faced similar challenges, and some effective strategies include embracing digital tools for interactive learning, adopting hybrid models for flexibility, enhancing communication with parents, prioritizing student well-being, and adapting existing programs to fit the current context.

In Puerto Rico, the big challenge for our students is in the social emotional area. It is interesting how we can identify who is a "pandemic child". Social rules, social communication and emotional regulation are aspect to considere in their curriculum.

@Bousl2336873cb4

Hi @Bousl2336873cb4
Hope everything is going well.

I completely agree with your perspective on project-based learning. Engaging students in topics they are passionate about significantly boosts their motivation and active participation. It is something magical. The practical skills they develop, such as problem-solving, time management, collaboration, and communication, are invaluable for their future and are part of the 21st century skills.

Moreover, this approach cultivates critical thinking and a deeper understanding of subjects. For us as teachers, project-based learning indeed offers pedagogical flexibility, authentic assessment opportunities, and seamless integration of various subjects a benefit for SPED also.

Best,
Mr. Bryan

Hello Bryana
Project-based learning, although advantageous, presents several drawbacks in developing countries like Tunisia. These challenges include limited resources, a lack of teacher training, social inequalities, restricted access to technology, and time constraints. Additionally, often inadequate school infrastructure, the complexity of project evaluation, the lack of institutional and political support, and traditional attitudes towards education can hinder the effective implementation of this educational approach.
Best Rega

Nowadays teachers are facing several challenges, include:

1. Teachers’ facing heavy workloads including many grading systems, analysis data, filing, extra programs which make teachers spend less time thinking about lesson plans, worksheets, digital presentations, project preparations and little time for professional development meetings.
2. Incorporating technology into teaching, especially teachers who are not digitally fluent. Even though teachers are given some opportunities like professional developments to build digital literacy skills, workshops, courses, mentoring programs which can help teachers become more confident and competent with technology, in the twinkling of eye world education changed to digitalized, the manpower changing step by step is a problem.
3. Standardized testing method versus performance evaluation are two distinct methods used to assess student learning and achievement in education.
4. Students’ behavior and discipline because of influences from social media
5. Lack of fund in schools to manage and fulfil the technology requirements
6. Parents involvement in class activities; students’ attendance
7. Varying ability students i makes teachers to prepare different learning styles,
8. Teachers’ health issues: pressure, high in stress, less sleeping and resting time
9. Bring more uncompleted school work to home. .
10. Rapidly changes in educational plans and policies.
    These are a few dis-satisfaction areas that come across by teachers, if I am not mistaken. !!