Young Sports Reporters: Sharing Athletic Values Across Borders

Step 1: Preparation 

• Teachers present the project, explaining its objectives and purpose.
• Guide the students to create a list of the athletes from their school they would like to interview.
• Organize the students into teams and assign one athlete to each team.
• Help the students formulate questions for their interview, such as:
• a) What sport do you play?
• b) How long have you been playing?
• c) What values have you learned through this sport?
• d) What is your favorite moment when practicing it?
• Support the students in practicing their communication skills so they are prepared for the interview.

Step 2: Interview Process

• Divide the class into small reporting teams of 2 to 3 students.
• Assign roles within each team: interviewer, photographer, and note-taker.
• During the interview with the school athletes, students document their stories and capture photographs.
• Guide the students to share their interview on the project board of the platform.
• Help the students prepare for the video call, where they will briefly present their findings.

Step 3: International Exchange 

• Organize a video call with the partner class.
• Students present their findings to the international class, following this structure:
• a) Each team presents the interviews conducted with the athletes.
• b) An exchange of questions between both classes is encouraged.
• c) Similarities and differences in sports values are highlighted.
• Students share their learnings about sports practices in different cultures.
• To conclude, the group reflects on how sports can unite people beyond borders.

Assessment and reflection ✍️

• Evaluate student participation in research and presentation.
• Monitor engagement in cross-cultural discussions.
• Assess quality of digital content creation.
• Observer student interaction during virtual exchanges.
• Group discussions about cultural insights gained.
• Written reflections on personal growth and learning.

Teacher tips 💡

• Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences.
• Provide clear guidelines and expectations for respectful communication and collaboration. We suggest you review the coexistence policies of Class2Class.org.
• Facilitate the formation of diverse international teams, ensuring a mix of skills, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Provide scaffolding and support throughout the research and action planning process, offering guidance and resources as needed.
• Encourage student agency and ownership of their learning, allowing them to drive the direction of their projects. 
• Celebrate student achievements and facilitate meaningful reflection on their growth and the impact of their actions.

This project helps students develop essential communication skills while exploring sports culture through a global lens. By connecting through sports, students build bridges across cultures while practicing important journalistic skills.