March was dedicated to exploring pets that surround us and play special roles
in society, such as guide dogs, police and search-and-rescue dogs, or therapy
dogs trained to support people in healthcare settings. The goal was for
students to develop empathy, understand the importance of helping individuals
with disabilities, and appreciate the ways animals contribute to human support
and community safety.
Each school had to choose
a focus and encourage students to reflect on the experience. Our students drew
on the hands-on encounter they had earlier in the school year with the guide
dog which had visited our school as a companion to a person with visual
impairment.
Through this experience,
they learned about the training and vital assistance these dogs provide, asked
thoughtful questions, and showed strong interest in the topic. Because
sometimes it actually takes a person with a visual impairment to open your eyes
to a whole new world!
They then
recorded the most memorable facts and what they had enjoyed the most to share
with students from other countries -and in turn, learned from their partners’
insights.
Knowledge like this
doesn’t just enrich the mind -it touches the heart, helping to shape citizens
with emotional intelligence, empathy and respect!
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