Dialogue is a valuable tool for introducing students to and raising awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this session, educators will discover how dialogue facilitates student understanding of critical global issues and the impact these issues have on students' lives. Participants will learn three practical ways to use dialogue to unpack these global issues.
By the end of the session, participants will:
- Be able to articulate the value of dialogue as a tool for comprehending global issues.
- Take away simple ideas to help your students engage in dialogue about the SDGs.
- Understand how resources from Generation Global can be integrated into a lesson plan for deepening understanding of SDGs like Quality Education, Gender Equality and Climate Action.
About the session's moderator:
Angélica Santana Fierro has worked in the Education and Training fields for 16 years. She advocates for the integration of technology and intercultural skills to empower global citizens. Formerly a social sciences professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico, she created Connective Multicultural Learning, a nationwide virtual exchange strategy. As an Education and Technology Consultant, she collaborated with institutions like The State University of New York and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Since 2021 she is an Education Specialist at Generation Global.