Mar 4 2013: I find it slightly ironic that this topic was created by a group named "Intercontinental" :) I think this is a fascinating topic. I teach IB Geography in Singapore. Part of the IB Geography curriculum is a theme called Global Interactions. This topic feeds directly into that, which is great because it will really challenge the thinking of my learners. These kids, despite their "internationality" (is that a word?) lead quite sheltered lives that are essentially focused on Singapore and their home country.
For me, it also poses other questions:
What is "local"? Where is "local"? Who is "local"? What are the things that affect our answers to those questions?
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For me, it also poses other questions:
What is "local"? Where is "local"? Who is "local"? What are the things that affect our answers to those questions?