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Junior high school students discuss with overseas peers in English - Report on the Hiroo School Winter School!
Hello, this is Azusa from GLI staff.
The other day,A very successful event at Musashi Kosugi SchoolWinter School."Although we reported on the
Musashi Kosugi School Winter School Report
Here is a report on the very successful Winter School @ GLI Musashi Kosugi School!
Same date at Hiroo SchoolA Journey to Explore the World's Diversity."The theme was,Winter School for Middle and High School Students HeldThe first time the company was founded, it was a "new" company.
High school students with rich overseas experience attending international schools in Japan Moderator and guestsand welcomed theReligion."The three-day program was based on the theme of "What is the Japanese culture?
that would make even adults cringe.Discussing Religion in English."What was the content of the event, and what did the Japanese junior high school students learn and experience?
Day 1
Icebreaker
Participating in the Winter School were junior high school students attending the Harumi and Musashi Kosugi schools.
We will start with an ice breaker to ease the tension of communication between first-timers and to familiarize them with English.
Following self-introductions of names and hobbies, participants shared how they would spend Christmas, New Year's, and Valentine's Day in their respective countries,Even everyday events have religious origins and influences.I will mention a few things.
● Why is it necessary to learn about religion?
Now it is time to get down to business.
Let's start with the moderators,Why is learning about religion necessary for understanding different cultures?Culture as an iceberg.theory was used to explain this.
The "culture" includesThe "surface" aspects that are visibly communicated (food, music, language, art, etc.)And,In the background (i.e., below the surface of the ocean, which is difficult to see) is the "deeper" part (the characteristics and rules of communication, etiquette, concepts of human relations, and how we relate to the various events that surround us).This is the theory that One of the strongest influences on the deeper level is religion.
Prepare yourself for cross-cultural communication
When communicating among people with profoundly different backgrounds,Be patient," "Be respectful," "Ask questions," and "Self-reflection.is important,Mindset about posture as well.The company has conducted a
What is Religion? An Introduction
To have a common understanding,What is religion? Why do people need religion?He used examples from Christianity and ancient Egypt to illustrate his point.
Learn about the culture and religion of the guest speaker's country
Next,Guest speakers will discuss their culture and religion, and their own relationship to religion.I will talk about it.
Our guest this time was,Tenzin.andShimbaBoth of them,High school students attending an international school in JapanIt is.
Tenzin is sandwiched between China and India.Hailing from landlocked BhutanIt is. Many of you may remember that it was talked about as "the country with the highest level of happiness in the world.
Bhutan.75% of the population is Buddhistand Buddhism is constitutionally defined as the state religion and is rooted in the cultural heritage and identity of many people. Hindus also make up about 20% of the population. There are also those who follow religions that incorporate Buddhism and animism that pre-date the introduction of Hinduism.
Traditional costumes, money, and amulets were also available for visitors to hold in their hands.
Shimba is Japanese, though,MalaysiaI was born and raised in Malaysiais also known as a multi-ethnic countryAbout 60% of the population is Muslim, 20% is Buddhist, and 10% is Christian.
First of all, this is a significant amount of input so far!
However,The support of the moderator, the ingenuity of the guests' presentations, and above all, the stimulation brought by new learning and communication kept the participating students focused!The following is a list of the most common problems with the
Finally,Summarize each of your thoughts and feelings throughout the day's learning,Share by allI did.
Day 2
Day 2.Focus on Discussionto the impact of religion on people - such as the impact of different interpretations of it,We will explore the theme further.
Also, cases that undermine the human rights of others because of their religious beliefs,Discrimination created by religion is also mentioned.and touching on their own experiences of discrimination.Discussions and role-plays were held.The following is a list of the most common problems with the
Casual words or actions taken without much thought may be hurtful to the other person and sometimes may be perceived as discrimination.
On the ropes,Saying and being told lines that could be taken as discrimination themselves based on actual experience.By,How do you feel when you receive those words?I thought about it.
Day 3
Last day,Reflect on what you learned over the two days and, ,PresentationThe following is a list of the most common types of products that can be used.
mind-mapWe reflected on our learning using the We expanded our thinking from "religion" and "discrimination"...
in one's own wayQuestion."Finding the, ,To that question.Answers" is the theme of the presentation.will be.
Together with the moderator, they will consider what research and data they need to obtain in order to get answers, and summarize them in their own words.
Now it's time for the presentation!The following is a list of the most common problems with the
The first student's theme was.Disparities between whites and blacks in the U.S.".
EachDifferences in poverty rates in the population, and how these differences were affected by the Corona disaster.We examined the The results,The environment in which you live can cause health problems and lack of access to proper medical care, leading to differences in fatality ratesWe found that
The second student's theme was "Why is discrimination created?".
Corona Disaster and anti-Semitism during World War II, and explore the similarities between the two., ,Discrimination may be exacerbated "in times of emergency, when the economy or one's own health is threatened"? Hypothesisand made a presentation.
Here are some comments from students who participatedThe following is a list of the most common problems with the
I joined in the hope that I would be stimulated by my surroundings.
I was reminded and learned that people's way of thinking changes depending on culture and environment, and that each person has a different way of thinking. Also,I was amazed at how he could speak English so well for someone of his age!The following is a list of the most common problems with the
Through this Winter School,I have a stronger desire to transmit something in English.I feel like I can do it. In addition, you can learn vocabulary that you can use when talking about modern society,Increased vocabulary.I feel that this is a good idea.
I would like to continue to experience things that can broaden my view of the world and improve my English skills."
I will also share the impressions of GLI instructor Hikari, who was the organizer and moderator of this Winter School.
I would like to know what all the students who participated through the two days of input and discussion would like to know on the third day,Clear understanding of what data is needed to solve that questionI was.
Of course, there is a great deal to be gained from learning and discussing a single topic together. In addition to that,It has also been very inspiring to learn how slightly older high school students, who attend international schools and spend time with diverse individuals, learn and prepare presentations and create them together!And I feel that I am."
In an age when mere "knowledge" can be researched on the Internet as much as possibleIt is.
However, even in this day and age when anyone can access knowledge for free, there are still many problems around the world that are a result of the modern age. Such problems are "because it is written in a book" or "because an authority said so,All things that cannot be solved by seeking only one right answer.It is.
Therefore,The ability to formulate a hypothesis about a problem, come up with your own answer, and test it is needed more than ever.I am sure you are all aware of this.
And learning to do so isWho you do it with" is very important.It is.
We hope that this Winter School was of some help to the students who attended.Thank you for your participation!
Online School Winter School (for elementary school students), still open for participation!
Online School Winter SchoolThe third schedule isJanuary 22.The following is a summary of the results.
You can still join us,If you are interested in GLI events after reading this article, please contact us!
Theme.SDGsOf the 17 goals set forth in the6. safe water and toilets around the world.It is. Instructors at the online school are,."How can I learn English online while having fun?"We are professionals who are always in pursuit of You will have fun thinking about the SDGs and learn English through various activities.
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Online event to discuss the SDGs in English!
In the future, GLI will continue toAn event where participants can experience the world and feel their own growth and transformation through awareness and learning.We will be planning a
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