Objectives (5 - 7 minutes)
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Understanding the Concept of Ethics and Morality: The main objective is to ensure that students have a clear and deep understanding of what ethics and morality are, and how they differ. This will serve as a foundation for discussing ethics in the globalized context.
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Identify and Analyze Ethical Challenges in the Globalized World: Students should be able to identify and analyze complex ethical situations that arise in the globalized world. This involves understanding how globalization affects ethics and morality, and what the main challenges are in this regard.
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Development of Critical and Argumentative Thinking: Besides theoretical knowledge, the lesson also aims to develop students' critical and argumentative thinking skills. They should be able to formulate solid and coherent arguments about ethical issues in the globalized world.
Secondary Objectives:
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Encourage Debate and Reflection: The lesson also aims to promote a learning environment where debate and reflection are encouraged. Students should feel comfortable expressing their opinions and discussing different viewpoints on the topics covered.
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Connection with Reality: Finally, it is intended that students can relate the concepts learned to real-world situations around them. This will help make the content more relevant and meaningful to them.
Introduction (10 - 15 minutes)
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Review of Related Content: The teacher begins the lesson by recalling the concepts of ethics and morality that were studied in previous lessons. They can ask students questions to check if they remember the concepts and how they interpret them. This review is essential to prepare the ground for the new topic - ethics in the globalized world.
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Problem Situation 1: The Case of Child Labor in Underdeveloped Countries: The teacher presents a situation that exemplifies one of the ethical challenges of the globalized world. They tell the story of a multinational company that outsources its production to an underdeveloped country where child labor is common and poorly regulated. Students are invited to reflect on what is right and wrong in this scenario, and how globalization affects ethics and morality.
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Problem Situation 2: The Case of Fake News and Elections: Next, the teacher brings a second example, this time focusing on fake news and its impact on global elections. Students are invited to discuss the ethics of fake news producers and sharers, and how the spread of false information can influence the democratic process.
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Contextualization of the Importance of the Subject: The teacher explains that understanding ethics in the globalized world is fundamental for students to critically analyze events and phenomena that occur around the world. Additionally, understanding these concepts helps develop a broader and more responsible view of each one's role as a global citizen.
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Introduction to the Topic with Curiosities: To capture students' attention, the teacher can share some curiosities about ethics in the globalized world. For example, they can mention that, according to a recent study, people tend to be less ethical when they feel anonymous or distant from the consequences of their actions – a phenomenon that can be exacerbated in the digital and globalized world. Another interesting curiosity is that ethics varies between cultures, and what is considered morally acceptable in one country may be seen as unacceptable in another.
Development (20 - 25 minutes)
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Role-Playing Activity: The World Ethical Council (10 - 12 minutes)
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Activity Description: Students will be divided into groups of five. Each group will be designated to represent a fictional "World Ethical Council" composed of leaders from different countries. The objective of this council is to discuss and decide on the ethics of various global issues.
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Activity Preparation: The teacher prepares cards in advance with different global ethical problems, such as climate change, refugees, human rights, international trade, among others. Each group receives one of these cards.
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Activity Development: Students will have 5 minutes to study the ethical problem presented on their card and discuss possible solutions or ethical decisions. Then, each group presents their conclusions to the "World Ethical Council." During the presentations, other groups can ask questions and express their opinions.
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Activity Objectives: This activity aims to enhance students' critical and argumentative thinking, as well as their ability to work in teams. Additionally, it allows students to apply the concepts of ethics in the globalized world to practical situations.
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Group Discussion Activity: Ethics and Technology in the Globalized World (10 - 12 minutes)
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Activity Description: After the role-playing activity, the teacher proposes a group discussion on ethics and technology in the globalized world. They present two questions to guide the discussion: "How does technology affect ethics in the globalized world?" and "What are the main ethical challenges related to global technology?".
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Activity Development: Groups will have 5 minutes to discuss the proposed questions. During the discussion, they should note their main ideas and arguments.
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Sharing Conclusions: After the group discussion, each group presents their main conclusions to the class. The teacher facilitates the discussion, asking questions to deepen students' understanding and ensuring that everyone has a chance to participate.
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Activity Objectives: This activity aims to deepen students' understanding of how technology, especially the internet and social media, affects ethics in the globalized world. Additionally, it allows students to practice their debate and argumentation skills.
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Research and Presentation Activity: Ethics and Sustainability in the Globalized World (5 - 7 minutes)
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Activity Description: The teacher proposes a research and presentation activity on ethics and sustainability in the globalized world. They divide the class into groups and assign each group a related topic, such as consumption ethics, production ethics, sustainable development ethics, among others.
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Activity Development: Groups will have 10 minutes to research the assigned topic and prepare a brief presentation. They should focus on explaining the concept of ethics in the context of global sustainability and discussing the main ethical challenges related to the topic.
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Presentation of Conclusions: After the research, each group presents their conclusions to the class. The teacher facilitates the discussion, asking questions to deepen students' understanding and ensuring that everyone has a chance to participate.
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Activity Objectives: This activity aims to deepen students' understanding of ethics and sustainability in the globalized world, as well as develop their research and presentation skills. Additionally, it allows students to apply the concepts of ethics and sustainability to real situations.
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Return (8 - 10 minutes)
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Group Discussion (3 - 4 minutes): The teacher invites each group to share the solutions or conclusions they reached during the role-playing and group discussion activities. Each group will have a maximum of 3 minutes to present their main ideas. During the presentations, the teacher should encourage other students to ask questions and comment on their peers' presentations.
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Connection with Theory (2 - 3 minutes): After the presentations, the teacher summarizes the main ideas presented by the groups and connects them with the theory discussed at the beginning of the lesson. They highlight how the decisions or solutions proposed by the groups reflect the concepts of ethics and morality in the globalized world.
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Individual Reflection (2 - 3 minutes): The teacher then proposes that students make a brief individual reflection on what they learned in the lesson. They can ask questions like: "What was the most important concept you learned today?" and "What questions remain unanswered?". Students will have a minute to think about their answers. Then, the teacher invites some students to share their reflections with the class.
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Teacher Feedback (1 minute): Finally, the teacher provides general feedback to the class. They praise students' active participation and highlight the main ideas discussed during the lesson. They can also point out areas where students can improve and suggest ways to do so.
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Preparation for the Next Lesson (1 minute): Before ending the lesson, the teacher informs students about what will be covered in the next lesson. They can also give a homework assignment related to the lesson topic, such as reading an article or watching a video about ethics in the globalized world.
The Return is a crucial part of the lesson plan, as it allows the teacher to assess students' understanding of the topic, reflect on what worked and what didn't in the lesson, and plan adjustments for the next lesson. Additionally, it provides students with the opportunity to consolidate their learning and express any doubts or concerns they may have.
Conclusion (5 - 7 minutes)
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Recap and Synthesis (2 - 3 minutes): The teacher begins the Conclusion by briefly recalling the main points discussed during the lesson. They reinforce the concepts of ethics and morality, and how they apply in the globalized world. Then, they synthesize the main ideas presented by students during the role-playing, group discussion, and research activities. They highlight the conclusions that students reached and how they reflect students' understanding of ethics in the globalized world.
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Connecting Theory with Practice (1 - 2 minutes): The teacher explains how the lesson connected theory with practice. They mention how the role-playing activities allowed students to apply theoretical concepts to practical situations, and how group discussions and research activities allowed students to deepen their understanding of ethics in the globalized world. They emphasize that understanding this connection is fundamental for developing a critical and responsible view of the world.
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Supplementary Materials (1 minute): The teacher suggests some reading or viewing materials for students who want to further deepen their understanding of ethics in the globalized world. They can, for example, recommend a book, an article, a documentary, or a podcast on the topic. They can also suggest that students research more about the examples discussed during the lesson, such as child labor in underdeveloped countries or fake news and elections.
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Relevance of the Subject (1 minute): Finally, the teacher emphasizes the importance of the subject for students' daily lives. They explain that ethics in the globalized world is not just an abstract concept, but something that directly affects their lives. They mention that, as global citizens, students have the responsibility to consider the ethical implications of their actions, especially in an era of globalization and interconnection. They encourage students to continue thinking critically about these issues and to apply what they learned in the lesson to their daily lives.
The Conclusion is a crucial part of the lesson, as it allows the teacher to reinforce the main concepts, connect theory with practice, and encourage students to continue learning about the subject. Additionally, it provides students with the opportunity to reflect on what they learned and how they can apply this learning in their lives.