2.4.1 Activity 1

Description of the Learning Activities

Methodology

Timing (minutes)

Materials/ Equipment Required

2.4.1. An ever-changing world:

This activity aims to support the learner to critically think about the ever-changing world in which we live and identify areas that they feel most passionate about exploring further.

Face-to-face:

1.Ask the learners to share one thing that has changed in the world in the last year – try to encourage learners to share something that has not been previously shared in the group. Eg – Increased digital divide, global pandemic, pay-gap in New Zealand addressed.

2.Ask learners to then use the internet to find information on their previous sharing. Give the following prompts for research:

⮚ Who/what was involved?

⮚ Who/what was affected by the change?

⮚ What was this change a result of?

⮚ What further impacts may result as part of this change?

  1. Using the ‘pair-share’ methodology, ask learners to share with one other person their findings.

60 minutes

 

Step 1: Classroom or paper board and markers.

Step 2: Flipchart paper with guided questions.

Step 3: Verbal sharing.

Online:

1.Ask the learners to share one thing that has changed in the world in the last year – try to encourage learners to share something that has not been previously shared in the group. Eg – Increased digital divide, global pandemic, pay-gap in New Zealand addressed.

2.Ask learners to then use the internet to find information on their previous sharing. Give the following prompts for research:

 ⮚ Who/what was involved?

⮚ Who/what was affected by the change?

⮚ What was this change a result of?

⮚ What further impacts may result as part of this change?

  1. Using the ‘pair-share’ methodology, ask learners to share with one other person their findings.

60 minutes

Step 1: Use Mentimeter.com to develop a word cloud.

Step 2: Have a slide with guided questions.

Step 3: Use a break-out group for sharing findings.