I pointed out to you the stars and all you saw was the tip of my finger -Tanzanian Proverb
What was your initial response?
What does the space for learning look like?
Whos the Enemy?
Who Speaks? Who Listens? And Why?
Activity #1: Anti-Ad I – Gather Information *over 2-3 evenings watch television for ads using images of different nations and cultures to sell their products. Describe ads. II – Talking it Over *general discussions over findings III – Creating an Anti-Ad *groups of 2 or 3 create an anti-ad using slogans, pictures and images that they feel are more accurate and fairly represent nations and cultures IV – Taking a Stand *Show anti-ad in classroom and give oral presentation
Activity #2: Watching the News Through Different Eyes I – Gather Information *students watch western media and eastern media and compare II – Role Playing *rebroadcast the original news item with a Western and non- Western newsreader sitting together. *As Western newsreader presents story, non-Western should respond to present their side