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?

Who’s 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