Teachers to implement “ESCWA Stories” activities in Lebanese schools

Teach students about Sustainable Development Goals through interactive activities

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Friday 16 Dec 2022 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Teach students about Sustainable Development Goals through interactive activities

You have:

  • A High school diploma is required.
  • A minimum of one year of teaching experience is required.
  • Fluency in Arabic is required as Arabic is the main language used in the book.
  • Knowledge of English and French is desirable.

Result of Service The teachers will directly implement the activities in their classes. They will however participate in certain events outside the classrooms, including performances at the UN-House Beirut, Lebanon.

The “ESCWA stories” team at UN-ESCWA will undertake regular on-site visits to supervise and document the activities.

Work Location Remotely

Expected duration 9 months

Duties and Responsibilities Teachers in Lebanon are needed to implement activities with school students between the ages 8-14 based on the “ESCWA stories” comic book. Teachers will work in close cooperation with the “ESCWA Stories” team at ESCWA, under the overall supervision of the Office of the Executive Secretary.

Teachers are required to undertake the following tasks:

  • Raise the awareness of students between the ages 8-14 on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the work of the United Nations through the “ESCWA stories” comic book (volume I and II).

  • Prepare creative performances that tackle the UN values and SDGs to be presented in different occasions, including:

- The Arab Forum for Sustainable Development (UN-House, Beirut, March 2023). - The ESCWA Stories Day (May-June 2023, exact date and location TBD). - ESCWA’s 50th Anniversary (UN-House, Beirut, August 2023, exact date TBD).

  • Implement several educational and extra-curricular activities with the students including but not limited to:

- In-class interactive readings. - Contributing creative stories written by the students using the ESCWA stories characters with a focus on any goal(s) of choice from the 17 SDG’s. - Working with the students to create new characters to be added to the comic book. - Theatrical performances and art works inspired by the ESCWA stories. - Community service activities in line with the UN values and SDGs.

Qualifications/special skills A High school diploma is required. A minimum of one year of teaching experience is required.

Languages Fluency in Arabic is required as Arabic is the main language used in the book. Knowledge of English and French is desirable.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a successful teaching experience where you engaged students creatively? We're looking to understand how you can utilize creativity in teaching. Share specific examples involving creative projects or performances with students.
How would you prepare students for a performance on the Sustainable Development Goals? This evaluates your planning and teaching strategy. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to create a fun and interactive learning environment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenge you faced in a classroom and how you overcame it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why do you think storytelling is an effective tool for teaching concepts such as the SDGs? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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