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Literacy Leaders

What is this project about?

"Literacy Leaders" is a project idea that challenges students aged 13 to 19 to become advocates for literacy in their communities and beyond. Using design thinking methodology, students will identify literacy challenges, develop innovative solutions, and implement community-based literacy initiatives. This project empowers young people to take an active role in promoting literacy and education while developing crucial skills in problem-solving, leadership, and intercultural collaboration.

Age group
13-15, 16-18, 18+
Project Duration
4 weeks
Language
English, Spanish, Danish

This project contributes to the following global goals

Quality Education

Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand the global importance of literacy and its impact on individuals and communities.
  2. Apply design thinking principles to address real-world literacy challenges.
  3. Develop leadership, project management, and communication skills.
  4. Enhance cross-cultural understanding and collaboration abilities.
  5. Create and implement impactful literacy initiatives in local communities.

Evaluate

Skills to develop

Intercultural Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
Global Awareness
Digital Literacy
Collaboration & Teamwork
Adaptability & Leadership
Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
Collaboration

Project Timeline

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Week 1

Presentation

Phase:Presentation & Dissemination

Step 1: Empathize

  • Introduce the project and form teams.
  • Guide students in researching global literacy issues and local challenges.
  • Conduct interviews or surveys with community members to understand literacy needs

Step 2: Define
  • Analyze research findings and identify specific literacy challenges to address.
  • Help teams create problem statements that clearly define the literacy issues they'll tackle, and share this information in the board section of the Class2Class.org platform.
  • Encourage teams to establish project goals and success criteria.

Step 3: Ideate
  • Facilitate brainstorming sessions among class teams to generate innovative solutions to literacy challenges. If possible, organize brainstorming sessions with teams from the partner class to enhance learning.
  • Guide teams in evaluating and refining their ideas. You can share this information in the board section of the Class2Class.org platform.
  • Encourage collaboration between teams and the exchange of ideas to enrich the creative process and achieve more effective solutions.


Step 4: Prototype y test
  • Support teams in developing prototypes or pilot programs for their literacy initiatives. Some examples:
    • Multicultural reading club prototype. Create a reading club that includes books and resources in multiple languages, where members can discuss and share cultural perspectives.
    • Literacy tutors program. Implement a program where older students act as literacy tutors for younger children in their community, providing personalized support and educational resources.
    • Social media literacy campaign. Develop a social media campaign to promote the importance of literacy, sharing resources, inspiring stories, and reading challenges that engage the community.
  • Provide resources and guidance to teams during the development of their prototypes.
  • Facilitate feedback sessions with community stakeholders or literacy experts.
  • Help teams implement their literacy initiatives on a small scale.
  • Guide students in collecting data and feedback on their initiatives' effectiveness.
  • Facilitate reflection and iteration based on test results.

Step 5: Implement and share
  • Support the teams in implementing their improved literacy initiatives in their communities.
  • Organize a video call for the teams to present their projects and results.
  • Facilitate reflection on the impact of the initiatives and lessons learned.
  • Share resources and project success stories on the board section of the Class2Class.org platform.

Assessment and reflection ✍️



  • Evaluate students' understanding of global literacy issues and design thinking principles.
  • Assess the quality, creativity, and potential impact of literacy initiatives.
  • Monitor students' growth in leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Encourage ongoing reflection through project journals and team discussions.

Teacher tips 💡



  • Foster a supportive environment that encourages risk-taking and learning from failures.
  • Provide guidance on cultural sensitivity and effective cross-cultural communication.
  • Provide clear guidelines and expectations for respectful communication and collaboration. We suggest you review the coexistence policies of Class2Class.org.
  • Emphasize the real-world impact of students' work to maintain motivation and engagement.