Disclaimer, there are two possible ways to apply local and global inquiry to your context. You can choose to complete both or only one, based on where you are on your inquiry journey. I like to have choices, so I don’t feel hemmed into a process, especially when talking about this topic. The primary goal is to have fun with local and global inquiry. Why does it matter?There are so many children in this world that have limited understanding of how people and things work in other places. In my last school, many learners could not conceptualize life outside of the 5-10 block radius of our community, let alone other parts of our city and country. As educators, we can be a vehicle for learners to explore different ways of thinking and approaches to solving complex global issues. How does it look in practice?
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ModelsIf students are conducting a shared or personal inquiry on renewable energy, here are some potential ideas of applying it to the local and global context Local
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ApplicationAs educators, embracing the GSCE routine ensures that learners not only acquire knowledge but also develop the analytical tools and global awareness needed to address the complex challenges of the 21st century. It’s your turn to apply it to your context.
We don’t want to overwhelm learners with choices, but it’s a valuable skill to be able to analyze previous wonderings with current ideas to determine where we will go next. This happens all the time in our profession, so it’s a valuable tool to share with our learners. What are ways we can explore it further?If you are hungry for more ideas, here are some interesting ideas that ChatGPT suggested to help you frame local and global inquiry into your context. Some may not apply to you, which is okay. Take and modify this list to meet your needs and the needs of your learners. 1. Identify Opportunities in the Curriculum: Review your existing curriculum and identify topics or units that naturally lend themselves to exploring local or global connections. Look for themes that can be expanded to include perspectives from different regions or cultures. 2. Integrate Local Stories and Perspectives: Infuse local stories, examples, and perspectives into your lessons. Connect the curriculum content to the students' immediate community, helping them see the relevance and impact of their learning on their daily lives. 3. Explore Global Contexts: Look for opportunities to embed global contexts within your curriculum. For example, when teaching history, explore events from different parts of the world during the same time period. This helps students see the interconnectedness of historical events. 4. Use Multicultural Resources: Incorporate multicultural resources, such as literature, documentaries, or artifacts, to expose students to diverse perspectives. Choose materials that represent a variety of cultures, ensuring inclusivity in the learning process. 5. Collaborate with Other Teachers: Collaborate with colleagues to create transdisciplinary projects that incorporate local and global connections. 6. Utilize Technology for Virtual Connections: Leverage technology to connect your students with peers from different parts of the world. Use video conferencing, online collaboration tools, or social media to facilitate virtual exchanges, discussions, or joint projects. 7. Incorporate Service-Learning Projects: Integrate service-learning projects that address local or global issues. This hands-on approach allows students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts while making a positive impact on their community or beyond. 8. Explore Global Literature and Authors: Introduce global literature and authors into your language arts curriculum. Select books that tell stories from diverse cultures, providing students with insights into different ways of life and fostering empathy. 9. Connect with Local Experts: Bring local experts into the classroom to share their experiences or insights related to the curriculum. This could be professionals, community leaders, or individuals with expertise in the subject matter. 10. Provide Opportunities for Reflection: Build reflection opportunities throughout the curriculum. Encourage students to reflect on how the content connects to their own lives, the broader community, and the world at large. Application #2Pick 2-3 ideas and actively apply them to your curriculum. Monitor and reflect how they changed the feeling of your unit and how learners expanded their knowledge of the world around them. It’s exciting when we have some tools that are simple and spark our creativity!
I hope you enjoyed this episode about local and global inquiry. In the next episode, we are going to further apply it through the world of the Expert Effect. Let’s do this!
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