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The Power of Storytelling to Celebrate Diversity, Foster Empathy, and Build a Sense of Learning Community

在IB学校,我们相信故事的力量可以反映文化多样性,培养同理心,并建立学习社区的意识。这个月,我们很高兴推出我们的家庭展示和交流活动,学生将有机会分享家庭生活中珍贵的时刻,或向同学介绍一位心爱的家庭成员。

At our IB school, we believe in the power of storytelling to celebrate diversity, foster empathy, and build a sense of learning community. This month, we are excited to launch our Family Show and Tell activity, where students will have the opportunity to share cherished moments from their family life or introduce a beloved family member to their classmates.

在我们的聚会中,Abigail的父母慷慨地分享了他们来自台湾的“东方美人茶”。Dylan的家人讲述了他们最近在迪士尼的经历。Chloe和她的父母分享了他们心爱的狗和新出生女儿的故事。Jackie的父母为我们讲述了观看奥特曼表演的故事。

During our gathering, Abigail’s parents generously shared their special tea “东方美人茶” from Taiwan, Dylan’s family recounted their recent trip to Disneyland. Chloe and her parents delighted us with stories about their beloved dogs and the joyous arrival of their baby girl. Jackie’s parents entertained us with tales of watching an Ultraman play.

家庭展示和交流不仅是一项有趣的活动,也是促进学生之间沟通技巧、社交技巧和自我管理技巧的好方法。通过分享家庭生活中的故事和经历,学生可以与同学建立更深厚的联系,并在课堂内培养社区意识。

此外,这个活动鼓励学生进行研究,并对家庭成员和传统的重要性进行批判性思考。通过向同学展示他们的发现,学生可以提高他们的思维能力,并更加了解自己的传统和背景。

Family Show and Tell is not just a fun activity, but also a great way to promote communication skills, social skills, and self-management skills among our students. By sharing stories and experiences from their family life, students can develop a deeper connection with their peers and foster a sense of community within the classroom.

Moreover, this activity encourages students to conduct research and think critically about the significance of their family members and traditions. By presenting their findings to their classmates, students can enhance their thinking skills and become more knowledgeable about their own heritage and background.

这个活动与IB学习者培养目标中的成为思想开阔的人、关爱他人的人和学会沟通的人完美契合。通过这种共同体验,我们的目标是促进跨文化理解,尊重不同观点,并在学校社区内建立归属感。

我们相信,家庭展示和交流活动不仅会丰富学生对世界的理解,还将加强我们学校致力于提供全球化教育的承诺。再次感谢来参加分享活动的家庭!

This activity aligns perfectly with the IB learner profile attributes of being open-minded, caring, and communicative. Through this shared experience, we aim to promote intercultural understanding, respect for different perspectives, and a sense of belonging within our school community.

The Family Show and Tell activity will not only enrich our students’ understanding of the world but also strengthen our school’s commitment to providing a global-minded education. Thank you again to all the families that participated in the activity!