Learning of students should begin with the assessment of their previous understanding of a concept, before introducing it.
How can my actions so far away from the Arctic, affect the polar bear? What are my water footprints? How may I ensure I save my civilization? Will every role model be a personality or a celebrity?
These are a few examples of questions; students ask and wonder about in their daily lives. Learning is not about just finding answers but a lot about inquiring and asking critical questions. Students should be encouraged to think critically, ask open-ended questions, value different perspectives, find solutions to not just local issues but global issues that allow students to have voice, choice and ownership in their…