Interactive Learning Communities (ILC): Engaging in critical thinking, reflection, inquiry and dialogue for global learning (6h)
Overview
The development of interacting learning communities is a useful educational approach for the development of spaces for critical thinking, reflection, inquiry and discussion regarding global issues. In this Module, through the use of a participatory method with reference to Open Spaces for Dialogue Methodology, you will learn how to engage critically through dialogue with your own and with different point of views, and how to reflect individually and collectively aiming at taking informed decisions about how to proceed with a specific matter of interest. More specifically, you will gain practical knowledge on how to create spaces where you discuss and actively participate in a continuous process of (de)constructing meanings, while conceiving ways of relating to one another and suggesting other possible actions.
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Access the full version of the moduleUnit 1: Learning how to engage in critical thinking, reflection, inquiry and dialogue for global learning through a participatory method with reference to Open Spaces for Dialogue Methodology
Introduction
The first unit constitutes an introduction on how to engage in critical thinking, reflection, inquiry and dialogue for global learning through a participatory method with reference to Open Spaces for Dialogue Methodology. By tracking down the theoretical basis of this method, participants will acquire skills for creating spaces for dialogue and enquiry regarding global issues and supporting the construction of independent and informed thinking, critical thinking, critical literacy and accountable talk.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this Unit participants should be able to:
- Engage in critical thinking, reflection, inquiry and dialogue for global learning through a participatory method with reference to Open Spaces for Dialogue Methodology
- List the advantages of using this methodology for Global Learning
- Learn, reflect on their learning, and communicate their knowledge and understanding
- Be active participants in their own learning and develop skills of learning through problem solving and enquiry
- Deconstruct issues and events and consider them from a range of perspectives
Additional material
Unit 2: Exploring migration and Sustainable Development through the ILC methodology
Introduction
The second unit aims to explore issues regarding migration through the lens of sustainable development by engaging in critical thinking, and accountable talk within a learning community. Teachers will become active participants in their own learning and develop skills of learning through the use of the participatory method with reference to Open Spaces for Dialogue Methodology by creating spaces for dialogue and enquiry regarding migration and sustainability.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this Unit participants should be able to:
- Elaborate on migration issues and sustainability using the participatory method with reference to OSDE methodology
- Explain the impacts of migration on the achievement of all SDGs and future migration patterns
- Express their perceptions freely on migration and SDGs
Additional material
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