Paulyne mercy Abuko has created the project "Markets that connect us" in Class2Class.org
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Markets that connect us
What is this project about?
Students create and perform their own market roleplay scenarios that blend authentic elements from both their local market and their partner class's market culture, then film or record these exchanges to share. They synthesize listening and speaking ...
- Age of Students
- 13-15 years
- Project Duration
- 4 weeks
- Starting Month
- August 2026
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to identify and describe authentic market practices, listening and speaking patterns, and cultural elements from both their local market and their international partner's market context.
Students will be able to demonstrate listening and speaking skills by practicing market dialogues and applying intercultural communication techniques when collaborating with peers from partner classrooms.
Students will be able to compare and contrast market exchanges, communication styles, and cultural practices between their local community and their international partner's context to identify similarities and differences.
Students will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of their market roleplay scenarios and digital recordings in authentically representing both local identity and global connection while assessing peer contributions to collaborative teamwork.
Students will be able to design and create an original market exchange roleplay that synthesizes authentic listening, speaking, and intercultural communication skills, then produce a digital recording or film to share with international partners and demonstrate real-world market impact.
Skills to develop
Project Activities
Market Around the World: Explore and Connect
Students watch short videos or photos of markets from their own community and their partner class's location, then discuss what makes each market unique. They share initial observations in a live video call or forum post to introduce themselves and spark curiosity about cultural differences in how people buy, sell, and communicate.
Research and Script: Local and Global Market Dialogues
Students research authentic market conversations and practices from both their local context and their partner class's culture through interviews, videos, or written guides. They work in small groups to write realistic market dialogue scripts that blend both perspectives, practicing listening and speaking skills while learning how communication styles differ across cultures.
Create and Exchange: Film Your Market Roleplay
Student groups rehearse and film or record their market exchange roleplay scenarios, then share the videos asynchronously with their partner class for feedback. Partners watch, comment on what felt authentic and what showed cultural understanding, and suggest improvements to make the exchange even more realistic and engaging.
Reflect and Showcase: Market Exchanges Around the World
Students watch all the market roleplay videos from both classes, reflect on what they learned about listening, speaking, and cultural practices, and present their key discoveries about similarities and differences in market communication. They celebrate the final collection as a shared digital resource that shows how markets connect local identity with global understanding.