| Lesson Plan |
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Date: 25/02/2026 |
| Subject: Global Perspectives |
| Lesson Topic: design, carry out and evaluate research into current global issues, their causes and consequences and possible course(s) of action |
Learning Objective/s:
- Describe the process of designing a clear research question on a global issue.
- Explain how to select appropriate qualitative, quantitative, or mixed‑methods approaches.
- Apply ethical guidelines when collecting primary data.
- Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to identify patterns and relationships.
- Evaluate the reliability and validity of findings and propose SMART‑based action plans.
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Materials Needed:
- Projector and screen
- Whiteboard and markers
- Laptops or tablets with internet access
- Sample questionnaires and interview guides
- Data analysis software (e.g., Excel, SPSS)
- Printed assessment rubric
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Introduction:
Begin with a short video clip showing climate refugees and their impact on host economies to capture interest. Ask students to recall how research informs policy decisions on global challenges. Outline today’s success criteria: students will formulate a clear research question, choose suitable methods, and draft an initial action plan.
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Lesson Structure:
- Do‑Now (5') – Students write a quick response to: “What global issue would you like to investigate and why?”
- Mini‑lecture (10') – Overview of research design components and ethical considerations using slides.
- Group activity (15') – Teams develop a focused research question and select a methodology, recording on a worksheet.
- Methodology showcase (10') – Each group presents their question and method; peers give feedback using a checklist.
- Data‑collection planning (10') – Students choose tools (questionnaire, interview guide) and outline a sampling strategy.
- Action‑plan brainstorming (10') – Introduce the SMART framework; groups draft one actionable recommendation linked to their research.
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Conclusion:
Summarise how a well‑structured question and method lead to credible findings and actionable solutions. Students complete an exit ticket stating their research question and the next step they will take. For homework, they draft a brief literature review for their chosen issue.
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