- 21
- 21 641
Global Learning in Burnaby
Canada
Registrace 27. 03. 2015
Global Learning Programs (GLP) is a unique, award-winning initiative that began with a vision and has
grown into a district-wide phenomenon. Local, national and internationally-renowned speakers have
provided a consistent component of student opportunities in the Burnaby School District for over a decade.
Globally-oriented learning assists students to understand the changing world and to make
connections between the issues and their own lives, readying our young people to make
informed decisions.
This “Global Learning in Burnaby” CZcams channel reflects just a few of the numerous events
organized for the purposes of enhancing the classroom experience of Burnaby students.
All recording and editing was completed by GLP. Keep up to date with Global Learning Programs
events by following us on Twitter: @inBurnaby
Also visit the Burnaby School District website at burnabyschools.ca
grown into a district-wide phenomenon. Local, national and internationally-renowned speakers have
provided a consistent component of student opportunities in the Burnaby School District for over a decade.
Globally-oriented learning assists students to understand the changing world and to make
connections between the issues and their own lives, readying our young people to make
informed decisions.
This “Global Learning in Burnaby” CZcams channel reflects just a few of the numerous events
organized for the purposes of enhancing the classroom experience of Burnaby students.
All recording and editing was completed by GLP. Keep up to date with Global Learning Programs
events by following us on Twitter: @inBurnaby
Also visit the Burnaby School District website at burnabyschools.ca
2017 Julie Marshall
Julie Marshall, a Canadian spokesperson for the UN agency called the World Food Programme (WFP) spoke to Burnaby North students about the progress of her organization on addressing hunger via videoconference.
She provides an overview of the current, grim situation in the world in which conflict and climate change have resulted in the declaration of famine in a growing number of countries; the ability of nations to respond quickly to the crises is hindered by funding availability and access to affected areas.
WFP provides humanitarian aid to victims of conflict and natural disasters all over the world. WFP is funded only by donations from nations and individuals.
PHOTO CREDIT: WFP
She provides an overview of the current, grim situation in the world in which conflict and climate change have resulted in the declaration of famine in a growing number of countries; the ability of nations to respond quickly to the crises is hindered by funding availability and access to affected areas.
WFP provides humanitarian aid to victims of conflict and natural disasters all over the world. WFP is funded only by donations from nations and individuals.
PHOTO CREDIT: WFP
zhlédnutí: 58
Video
The Right Honourable Beverley Mclachlin, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada, Part 2 (Q&A)
zhlédnutí 148Před 8 lety
Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin provides an overview of the structure of government in relation to the Supreme Court of Canada to Burnaby students. The Chief Justice provides an excellent description for teachers and students of social studies and law, in addition to an inspiring look at her evolution to becoming the top judge in the country.
The Right Honourable Beverley Mclachlin, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada, Part 1 (Lecture)
zhlédnutí 791Před 8 lety
Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin provides an overview of the structure of government in relation to the Supreme Court of Canada to Burnaby students. The Chief Justice provides an excellent description for teachers and students of social studies and law, in addition to an inspiring look at her evolution to becoming the top judge in the country.
AJung Moon
zhlédnutí 327Před 8 lety
AJ Moon on Robotics Ethics What happens when you mix an engineering degree with graduate work in philosophy? You get the amazing work of AJ Moon, a PhD candidate working from the University of British Columbia on the subject of Robot Ethics. In this recording, she is speaking to Burnaby South Secondary students virtually from Switzerland to explain her trailblazing methods used to teach robots ...
Emmanuel Jal
zhlédnutí 81Před 8 lety
Emmanual Jal visited Byrne Creek Secondary School to deliver his message of peace and hope to Burnaby students. A former child soldier in Sudan, Emmanuel Jal eventually became a musician and political activist, thanks to being rescued by a British aid worker. He founded the charity “Gua Africa” in order to build schools and educate Sudanese war survivors.
United Nations Student Conference on Human Rights 2013
zhlédnutí 142Před 8 lety
United Nations Student Conference on Human Rights 2013 In December 2013, two students from the Burnaby School District were selected to attend the 16th annual United Nations Student Conference on Human Rights (UNSCHR). The conference was held at the UN Headquarters in New York City, while students were billeted with New Yorkers. The goal of the conference was to bring students together from aro...
David Estrin and Dominique Souris
zhlédnutí 50Před 8 lety
David Estrin addressed Burnaby School District students to discuss how human rights is intertwined with the issue of climate change. He is a lead contributor to cases brought before the courts that challenge governments to fulfill constitutional and rights obligations to their citizens. International law does not provide avenues for people to force governments to act to mitigate climate change ...
Hugh Thompson
zhlédnutí 10KPřed 8 lety
Hugh Thompson found himself in a position most of us will never encounter. He made difficult choices and he made the right decision. Hugh Thompson was the helicopter pilot who tried to halt the My Lai massacre of 500 villagers by US troops during the Vietnam War. 30 years later, Thompson was awarded the highly regarded Soldier’s Medal by President Clinton for his actions.
Julie Marshall
zhlédnutí 122Před 8 lety
Julie Marshall shares facts and personal stories with Burnaby students about food, hunger and the importance of nutrition for people, especially those under 2 years old. Ms. Marshall works for the World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations agency that provides humanitarian aid to victims of conflict and natural disasters all over the world. The World Food Programme is funded only by donatio...
Dr. Neil Turok
zhlédnutí 3,2KPřed 8 lety
Burnaby South Secondary science students enjoyed a virtual session with Dr. Neil Turok on the topic of Quantum Physics in November 2016. He is the Director of the Perimeter Institute, a world-class scientist, and a strong advocate of student involvement in physics. His cross-Canada tour delivering the Massey Lectures in 2012 raised public awareness about major scientific breakthroughs and the q...
Burnaby City Council Proclaims UN Day
zhlédnutí 19Před 8 lety
Can you imagine the world without the United Nations? This recording shows the UN Connections club of the Burnaby School District presenting to the Burnaby City Council about the importance of the United Nations. The three club members request the support of the City Council to proclaim October 24th “UN Day” in Burnaby. Mayor Corrigan and Councillors are exceptionally welcoming and provide an e...
Rushworth Kidder
zhlédnutí 911Před 8 lety
Rushworth Kidder founded the Institute of Global Ethics (IGE) to help people reason through the ethics of daily living, and analyze the world around them. His international research established the 5 core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, fairness and compassion and reflects the concept of moral courage vs. plain courage.
A System Out of Balance: What Should We Do? with Ben West
zhlédnutí 19Před 8 lety
Ben West, one of Vancouver’s most famous advocates of the environment, outlines what global warming (aka climate change) is all about and also what alternatives are available. The 2-degree target and the ‘global warming’ misnomer amongst other things are addressed by Mr. West prior to the Paris Climate Summit of 2015, including relevant specifics about Metro Vancouver's traffic situation. The d...
Dr. Spencer Wells, The Genographic Project
zhlédnutí 4,1KPřed 8 lety
In this video, Dr. Spencer Wells explains to Burnaby South Secondary students how scientists unlocked the key to answer the question, "Where are we all from?" Mapping the human genome has provided scientific evidence that the entire population of the world shares a single male ancestor. The goal of the National Geographic Society's Genographic Project - starting in 2006 - is to construct a fami...
Is the Climate Changing… Should We Be Going on a CO2 Diet?
zhlédnutí 15Před 8 lety
Is the Climate Changing… Should We Be Going on a CO2 Diet?
Dr. Zahi Hawass: A Passion for Archaeology
zhlédnutí 778Před 9 lety
Dr. Zahi Hawass: A Passion for Archaeology
Pat Foran: An Introduction to Financial Literacy for Students
zhlédnutí 128Před 9 lety
Pat Foran: An Introduction to Financial Literacy for Students
A very important message about "Doing the Right Thing" by the man who stopped the My Lai massacre, at great personal price to himself. Morality. Courage. Not going along with the crowd...He was unfortunate to have died at the relatively young age of 62. This video is part of his legacy that we should listen to and learn from.