@Bousl2336873cb4 Absolutely true sir. Only a single step can make a difference . Today's most important issue that we all are facing is climate change.Here in my country Pakistan every year then summer is becoming more hot due to climate change. If I talk about whole world is facing climate change after effects will be true. We need to step forward little bit and and we can overcome the after effects. For that students should be given more awareness and do some energy saving activities . Even if we ask them to minimise the use of things that are hazard for environment so that we can contribute towards sustainable environment.
My suggestion could be like children in winter or summer holidays or vacations should be taken into online environment fun lovely activities everyday such as recycling the thing, or one day for saving energy to switch off the the electric things and spending nature walk to save energy. , similarly the plantation activities,growing seeds activity,water conservation activities etc.
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RE: One Small Step for you,One Big step for Sustainability.There is always Something to improve !
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RE: Get to know your fellow Forum members and tell us a bit about yourself in this discussion!
@Ana_moderator This is ms Mariam from Pakistan
IAM primary school teacher.
Teaching is my passion so I feel am a born teacher.
Thank u for giving us opportunity to be connected to the new journey of teaching and learning in an innovative way to meet 21st century Goals. -
RE: Get to know your fellow Forum members and tell us a bit about yourself in this discussion!
@Bousl2336873cb4 I teach English language and social studies to grade 4 and 5.
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RE: Ideas for you_Using ChatGPT and other generative AI tools to enhance learning
@Ana_moderator Hi IAM delighted to let you know that when I have gone through your activities you have mentioned for language teachers to use AI technology in classrooms . I have used chatGPT for language subject and the result was fantastic . My kids were so happy while using it and made different paragraphs and poems using chat GPT and Chatbot .
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RE: Activities and resources for teaching about Climate Change
Dear ma'am Ana . I have Searched some activities and resources for primary school students.
That may be beneficial for all teachers who teach science subject. Teaching climate change to primary school students can be both engaging and educational. Here are some activities and resources that can help:****Activities
Interactive Storytelling*Use stories and picture books that explain climate change in simple terms. Books like "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss can be a great start. Climate Change Art Projects* Have students create posters or drawings that depict the effects of climate change and ways to help the environment. Nature Walks and Observations Take students on nature walks to observe local flora and fauna. Discuss how climate change might affect these plants and animals. Recycling Projects Organize a recycling drive or craft projects using recycled materials to teach the importance of reducing waste. Simple Science Experiments Conduct experiments that demonstrate the greenhouse effect, such as using jars to show how heat is trapped. Gardening Start a school garden to teach students about plant growth, the importance of green spaces, and how plants can help combat climate change. Climate Change Games Use educational games and simulations that teach about climate change and environmental conservation. Resources Books "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss "The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge" by Joanna Cole "What is Climate Change?" by Gail Herman Websites NASA Climate Kids: Offers games, activities, and articles about climate change tailored for kids. National Geographic Kids: Provides articles, videos, and activities about the environment and climate change. EPA's A Student's Guide to Global Climate Change: Interactive website with information and activities. Videos YouTube Channels: Channels like SciShow Kids and National Geographic Kids have videos explaining climate change in a kid-friendly manner. Documentaries: Short documentaries like "Our Planet" (Netflix) have episodes suitable for children. Apps and Games Earth Rangers: An app that engages kids in missions to protect animals and the environment. WWF Together: An app that teaches kids about endangered species and conservation efforts. Lesson Plans Scholastic: Provides lesson plans and resources for teaching about the environment and climate change. Interactive Tools Climate Change Simulator: Simple online tools that allow students to see the impact of different actions on the climate. Carbon Footprint Calculators: Kid-friendly calculators that help students understand their own impact on the environment. Tips for Teaching Simplify Concepts: Use age-appropriate language and examples to explain complex concepts. Be Positive: Focus on solutions and actions that students can take to make a difference. These activities are really helpful for teachers in terms of resource management.
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RE: Get to know your fellow Forum members and tell us a bit about yourself in this discussion!
Re: Get to know your fellow Forum members and tell us a bit about yourself in this discussion!
Hello this is Ms Mariam from Pakistan. Thanks to UNESCO for giving this platform to teacher to explore the new ideas and share the insights. -
RE: Ideas for you_Greening classrooms with EdTech solutions
I think we can organise digital timelines for event happend in history. It will help students to understand more better about historical events.
For digitalizing English can arrange a weekly programme of conversation by using computers
We can also arrange digital stories in morning assembly program in which student could be allowed to see a moral story on laptop or computers or mobile and that msg of morality should be integrated into all subjects. It will help in child moral development. -
RE: How to become a Greener Teacher? (not the Grinch Teacher :)
@Ana_moderator most of practices I do in class but guet speaker is new and I will try it in my classroom.
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RE: Get to know your fellow Forum members and tell us a bit about yourself in this discussion!
@Bousl2336873cb4 I teach English and social science to grade 4 and 5 students
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RE: How to become a Greener Teacher? (not the Grinch Teacher :)
To be a greener teacher we need to make our students the little green stars of environment. That means making our students able to do eco friendly work and the little practical approach to make our environment sustainable. Some of Idea could be,
1 ) students should be given a system of ranking in school with title of warrior against pollution.lets see who will keep the school and neighbourhood more clean and take actions against pollution.
2) working on energy saving activities at least once in a week .
3) celebrate once in a year then plantation day
To tag a plant with students name and nurture it by taking care of it when it grows it gives big contributions towards greening our environment.
The activities could be published so that all the schools should take initiative to make our environment sustainable.
The teacher along with little green stars can contribute to be a greener teacher.
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RE: Green classroom teaching EdTech solution
@Sana hi Sana it's true today world is moving faster and we need to cope with the challenges of world regarding technology and our system of education really need to go according to 21 st century skills.
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RE: Learning by Gallery walk activity
gallery walk engages all students in the feedback and reflection process. Learners and teachers collaborate to develop success criteria for a piece of work, then co-develop strategies for offering constructive peer feedback. Learners produce a piece of work then display their work for their peers .The gallery walk allows students to evaluate or show their work's strength and weaknesses. Gallery walk encourages students higher order thinking . Here is the link to show more about gallery walk.
view.https://youtu.be/dPLk_aVhYwg?si=lVTSXbZ-pYJqJ7ci -
Inclusive classes must be setup in normal schools.
Managing inclusive classrooms, where students of diverse abilities and backgrounds learn together, requires thoughtful strategies and practices to ensure that all students have equitable opportunities to succeed. Here are key techniques and considerations for effective classroom management in inclusive settings:
Teachers must prepare the lessons to meet the varied needs of students. This might include offering different types of materials, varying the levels of complexity, and using multiple methods to present information .
Most important of all is to ensure that normal education curriculum must have teaching strategies that meets up with the special needs of the students who are set in an inclusive setup.
Each class of any grade must have an inclusive setup to promote the students with specific needs to sit in class so that their emotions are not hurt and they don't feel they are different.
But they are differently abled. I found some good ideas from this website ,about setting of inclusive classes.
https://mybrightwheel.com/blog/inclusive-classroom
Every normal school must have an inclusive settings.the promotion is must . This platform provides us with the opportunity to give more awareness about inclusion and giving equal chance to every child to get education weather they are normal or differently abled. -
Teaching through games and competitions enhance learning in class as well as it n school.
Teaching and learning process is continuous . The smooth learning is the key to get an environment where learners is always ready to learn. The gamifying classroom provides a wide range of activities through games .
It gives a teacher an opportunity to get a quick response from students.
It also allows learner to see the mistakes and correct them.
It provides encouragement to learner to do more and don't give up .
Gamifying classrooms enhance cognitive development of learners and let them enhance their attention , reasoning and comprehension. .
In my class experience about gaming is amazing . Iin language class I have made a reading corner where children are given the task to find the difficult words past it on the wall and give the chance to others to find the meaning and make sentences about that word and see who can do it at his best level .
I also organised spelling bee competition in class as well as in school so that vocabulary of children increases.
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RE: The Green School: A Holistic Approach to Learning and Sustainability
@Reham125b5a4afa hi .
Really impressed to know the concept of green school. There must be such model schools in each society of every country so that can be inspiration for others to work for benifit of our environment. -
RE: project based learning as an ICT tool
@Shazia-Baloch dear project based learning engage learner in active participation in class . It promotes group discussion and evaluation capabilities of students by designing such projects that enhance their learning. Although project based learning with integration to ICT make the learner more active and captivating for organising their ideas .
I do it in my class most of the times . The experience is fantastic and the results were fruitful .I taught them about the Air pollution. By giving them audio visuals aids so that they could have more interest later students had came with bright ideas how to reduce air pollution and presented their ideas in form of different projects . In whole session students were involved and engaged in learning that gave them confidence of ones own ideas presented by doing and making with hands it gave them immense pleasure. -
RE: The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in the Classroom.
@Abdul_Rafay77 good idea sir , I think emotional development of a child requires to manage the emotions by giving them such environment in and out of classroom so that the behavioural change must be measured on the time . As a teacher and a facilitator for students we have this responsibility on our shoulders to give them such environment so that the positive growth of emotions can go smoothly. However we find the children at the stage of 12 years onwards the emotional changes occur in them instantly ,this is the time we need to understand them more .The emotional development and it's management must be observed carefully of each child in class and if change accurs at any time then there must be sessions with parents and teachers so that the process go smoothly.
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RE: The Power Of Silent Signals. A Game-Changer In Classroom Management
Re: The Power Of Silent Signals. A Game-Changer In Classroom Management
Respected sir , I have gone through your idea about silent signals .I feel that learning can only be happened when there is clear communication from both sides . The class can be more interactive when we give more chance to learner to involve. The students who are kinesthetics or verbal or audio learners they are always in process of learning which give them freedom to talk and freedom to express the ideas without any hurdles. Somehow I feel that these silent signals may be barriers for them in learning.
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RE: What is the worldwide experience of integrating global competence into curriculum: school practice and teachers’ voice
@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 -
RE: One Small Step for you,One Big step for Sustainability.There is always Something to improve !
Dear ma'am Ana yes it's true Pakistan has faced the natural disasters Which severely affected the areas where it happened . As far as climate refugee are concerned it is natural that peoples home have destroyed and due to heavy casualties they had to leave the area but for time being then government of Pakistan has built new Houses and agricultural activities and worked on rehabilitation process not only this but new schools were built for children . definitely they build camps at first but due to taking every possible step they had to migrate for time being.but still it needs a huge work to be done.
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2005 Kashmir Earthquake: On October 8, 2005, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Kashmir region, affecting northern Pakistan and parts of India. It resulted in over 86,000 deaths and left millions homeless.
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2010 Pakistan Floods: Starting in July 2010, heavy monsoon rains led to devastating floods, impacting around one-fifth of Pakistan's total land area. Approximately 20 million people were affected, with significant loss of life, homes, and infrastructure.
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2013 Balochistan Earthquake: On September 24, 2013, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the Awaran district in Balochistan, causing widespread destruction and killing at least 825 people.
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2014 Floods In September 2014, heavy monsoon rains caused extensive flooding in the Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir regions. The floods affected millions of people, resulting in significant loss of life and property.
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2015 Chitral Floods and Glacial Lake Outburst.The Chitral district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faced severe floods and a glacial lake outburst in July 2015, leading to significant damage and displacement..
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