Hyekyung JEON has created the project "Global History: The Pain Sharing Through the Korean War" in Class2Class.org
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Global History: The Pain Sharing Through the Korean War
What is this project about?
Daeil Tourism High School is a specialized high school in the field of tourism located in Seoul, Korea. Our school conducts activities to express gratitude to the countries that participated in the Korean War that broke out in 1950 through various ex...
- Age of Students
- 16-18 years
- Project Duration
- 8 weeks
- Starting Month
- September 2026
- Language
- English
This project contributes to the following global goals
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to identify and describe personal or family stories connected to the Korean War and explain how gratitude is expressed across different cultures through intercultural dialogue with international peers.
Students will be able to demonstrate emotional intelligence by analyzing similarities and differences in historical perspectives and cultural values with partner classrooms, then apply these insights to create meaningful video testimonies or reflections that foster global awareness and intercultural understanding.
Skills to develop
Project Activities
Grateful Voices: Exploring Our Stories and Perspectives
Students introduce themselves and share what they already know about the Korean War and gratitude in their own culture. Through guided discussion, they explore why historical memory and gratitude matter, and learn about the partner class's country and its connection to the Korean War.
Research and Reflection: Personal and Family Stories
Students research personal or family connections to the Korean War, conducting interviews with family members or researching historical records. They document findings in a reflection journal, noting how gratitude and historical memory are expressed in their own culture and family.
Creating Testimonies: Video or Written Reflections
Students prepare short video testimonies (2-3 minutes) or written reflections that share their story and explain what gratitude means in their cultural context. They practice emotional intelligence by considering how their story might resonate with peers from a different culture.
Live Exchange and Dialogue with Partner Class
Students watch testimonies from the partner class and participate in a live video call to discuss similarities and differences in how both cultures express gratitude and remember history. They ask questions, share observations, and build intercultural understanding through real-time dialogue.
Reflection and Shared Learning: Global Gratitude
Students reflect on what they learned from the partner class's stories and create a final piece (written reflection, infographic, or concept map) that synthesizes insights about how gratitude transcends cultural boundaries. They present key takeaways to their own class and discuss how this experience shapes their global awareness.