Summary
Students reflect on the attributes required as an exchange student. They will also consider ways in which they can be sustainably active on cultural exchanges.
Impact on Learning
- Students were able to go beyond the IB learner profiles and ATLS which are practised and encouraged.
- Students’ behaviour after the first system changed. Particularly when we spoke about what WE, as exchange students, would look like if some parts of the system were not in place. Some comments were:
“We would not be fulfilling the motto: Being a European Citizen”.
“We would not be representing our school well”
“Definitely not showing our best self”. - Students were able to grasp the entire Sustainability Compass and add terms which they felt were not included on the set of terms provided.
- As the topic used for the final Sustainability Compass was shared, students looked at the idea of trash, not only at the location they were going to, but discussed trash at our school, and their local communities.
- Notably, the children have become more mindful of their behaviours, showing awareness of food waste and paper usage. They now remind each other to use less water while washing their hands and to turn off lights when leaving the classroom. These positive behavioural changes indicate their growing commitment to caring for the environment, both in the classroom and at home.
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