Cost of Life: Questions

Ayiti

 
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Ayiti
by Martha Simpson - Sunday, 2 May 2010, 6:40 PM
 
I think this game will be very useful for my students. Part of language learning is understanding the culture of the native speakers. Although the game was difficult, I think high school students could understand how this relates to life's difficulties.
We also have a club at the high school called the O Ambassadors Club. The same organization that created Ayiti also works with O Ambassadors.

My questions are:

Is gaining an education in an academic setting essential for success in life in all cultures?

How can students improve the lives of students (others as well as themselves) who are born into poverty in the world or in RSU1?
 
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Bob
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by Robert Jordan - Sunday, 2 May 2010, 7:40 PM
 
I agree with Martha that this game would work well with many High School students. Many of them have started to get a sense of the challenges and frustrations that come with adult life. The game may help them recognize some of the advantages that Americans have in comparison to the Haitians depicted in the game. The contrasting educational opportunities and experiences of Americans and Haitians is striking. Martha's essential questions focus nicely on the contrasting educational opportunities in various cultures and the potential responsibility of those with more to help those with less.
 
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olga
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by Olga LaPlante - Monday, 3 May 2010, 9:53 AM
 
I am glad that you are finding the game beneficial for your students. I would love to hear from you if you decide to run it with students.
Speaking of the real world challenges, are you familiar with Navigating the Real World site? It might be interesting for you and your high school students.
 
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