Civics Education - An International Approach
Hi all,
In February next year I will have a group of Year 9 students (approx 14-15 years old) who will be studying civics. I am keen to take an international approach to this site, and I am wondering if anyone out there is keen to join me! I am based in Melbourne, Australia, and so I am hoping that I can make contacts in as many other countries as possible.
At this stage the basic idea is very simple - the students will begin by explaining how leaders are chosen in each country. Hopefully this will stimulate some discussion, and a better understanding of civics on an international scale will be the result.
I would imagine that the commitment required will be flexible. As we all know a project like this can "take on a life of its own" very quickly.
Hoping to hear from people all over the world!
Bryan
In February next year I will have a group of Year 9 students (approx 14-15 years old) who will be studying civics. I am keen to take an international approach to this site, and I am wondering if anyone out there is keen to join me! I am based in Melbourne, Australia, and so I am hoping that I can make contacts in as many other countries as possible.
At this stage the basic idea is very simple - the students will begin by explaining how leaders are chosen in each country. Hopefully this will stimulate some discussion, and a better understanding of civics on an international scale will be the result.
I would imagine that the commitment required will be flexible. As we all know a project like this can "take on a life of its own" very quickly.
Hoping to hear from people all over the world!
Bryan
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Permalink Reply by MJ Page on -
Hi Bryan,
I teach a grade 10 Civics class On-Line for the Halton District School Board, (Burlington, Ontario, Canada) I like your idea. let me know more as you start the project and I'll have my students "write in".
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Permalink Reply by Bryan Wood on -
Thanks for this - the ultimate goal is to have groups in at least five different countries. The more "different" the countries, the better!
Bryan
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Permalink Reply by Lucia Mourelle on -
Hi Bryan!
I have a private school in Buenos Aires, Argentina , you can visit our website: www.colegioaula21.com.ar We could be interested in your project but we will be on holidays till the 8th of march. Please let me know if this fit your project.
Un abrazo
Lucia
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Permalink Reply by Bryan Wood on
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Thanks Lucia - it is great to hear from you!
The program will be running until June, and so it is not a problem at all that your class won't be able to join until March. It would certainly be very valuable to have a school in Argentina as a member of the group.
Bryan
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Permalink Reply by Richard on -
Try looking here: http://www.civics-online.org/
epals.com is another place to link up
I teach in Thailand. there are possibilities to link up. Please continue the discussion.
Richard
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Permalink Reply by Bryan Wood on
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These are great suggestions Richard - thank you.
Bryan
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Permalink Reply by Bryan Wood on
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Hi all,
As a teacher in the southern hemisphere, my Summer holidays are almost over. That means that this project is about to begin!
Still looking to add a few names to the list; hopefully when things get started the project will grow. If anyone is interested in joining in soon, please let me know.
Bryan
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