As a Foreign English Teacher, one of my responsibilities includes teaching International Education to my Grade 5 and Grade 6 students. In this class, I introduce students to different cultural aspects all over the world, I highlight global issues and current trends to help students understand what is going on in today's world. In doing this, the students develop an appreciation for cultural diversity and a global awareness that can deepen their worldview, nurture empathic responses and prepare them to be responsible global citizens.
Some topics I introduced to my Grade 5 students:
Meet the World
Languages
School Life
Sports and Games
Animals around the World
Endangered Animals
Some topics I introduced to my Grade 6 students:
Food around the World
World Festivals
Music and Dance
Transportation
Crafts around the World
Climate Change
Every Tuesday, a designated class will join me for lunch . We will begin by listening to the ICRT News Lunchbox, followed by watching an English cartoon or movie. After the students finish their meal, I will ask simple questions such as, “What did you eat?” to encourage conversation in English. As a sweet ending to our lunch, the students will receive cookies for dessert. This activity creates a fun and relaxed environment where students can practice using English in a natural and meaningful way.