Global+Awareness+Lesson

= Global/Cultural Awareness Lesson Plan =

=Description= For this lesson we were asked to create a lesson plan that incorporated some aspect of globalization. We were given various links to help us search out different lesson ideas. From there we were expected to create a lesson that allowed students/participants to explore different aspects of globalization. We were allowed to incorporate this into a lesson that we were currently teaching. The lesson should, if possible, have collaborattion with others to get different perspectives.

=Process to Complete the Assignment= I started creating the lesson by looking at various websites and trying to decide how I could best incorporate globalization into my classroom. After looking at the provided lessons and a few other websites online I decided to create a lesson based on the book we are reading as a school. //Left to Tell// tells the story of Immaculée Ilibagiza's escape from the genocide in Rwanda. We are reading the book in school as a testament to her tremendous faith given unbearable circumstances. Once I decided I wanted to tie the lesson into the book I tried to think of the best way to bring the book into a global perspective. I thought that allowing students to do a little research into globalization and then creating a discussion forum for the different aspects of the book they would best be able to see her story in global terms. I decided to have discussion leaders who would create questions based on our readings and research. Each student was also required to reply to two other posts during the discussion. After we have finished the book, and the additional discussions, the class will stage a debate on the pros and cons of globalization.

=Reflection= I've glad I had the opportunity to create this lesson. I had been trying to think about how I could use //Left to Tell// in my class and this lesson gave me an opportunity to think about, and create, a lesson to do that. Once I decided to use the book as the basis for my lesson I was easily able to incorporate the concepts of globalization in the lesson. Her story incorporates womens' struggles, cultural/ethnic differences, and the global indifference to the genocide in Rwanda. The impact this book has had on the students has been inspiring. Her story of faith has really touched the school community. I look forward to completing this lesson with the students in my classes as we prepare for the visit from the author.

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