Online Program by
AFS Intercultural Programs
Changemaker
STEM edition
WEEK 2
WORKSHEET
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Status Report
Welcome back, Changemaker!
In Week 1 we welcomed all participants into the program,
established our expectations, code of conduct, and introduced
ourselves to each other. We also explored why the Changemaker
Global STEM program is so important, especially when you look at
data related to CO2 emissions and temperature.
In week 2 we will learn about social innovation and its connection
to Active Global Citizenship. We will also focus inward on ourselves
and how our culture impacts who we are.
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Module 4: Introduction to Social
Innovation
Key Mindsets Activity
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Which key mindset resonates most with
you?
Which one is most challenging for you?
Establish Intention
Our actions and words are
informed by the aspirations
we set for ourselves.
Listen In
When in conversation, we
don’t wait for our chance
to speak, but rather
actively listen.
Believe in a Better World
Though some days may feel grim,
we anchor ourselves not in
problems, but possibilities.
Build Community
We know we can’t do it alone;
we open ourselves to others
for support and guidance.
Authorize Yourself
Our worth is inherent and
internally-sourced. We may
have to take risks to make the
right choice.
Lead with Empathy
Our work is driven by
compassion and generosity.
We assume the best in others.
Make It Happen
We are driven by action. We
don’t think to build, but rather
build to think.
Create Every Day
Our creativity is cultivated
through a daily practice. Our
days are up to us to create.
People Matter
We remember that to affect
many, we must affect some
and to affect some, we must
affect one.
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Module 4: Introduction to Social
Innovation
Social Entrepreneurship & Social Innovation
You heard Professor Frumkin talk about social innovation and social
entrepreneurship, and share the example of the Embrace incubator,
but there are many more examples out there.
Now it's time for you to identify and describe another social
innovation. Try to find examples from your hometown, country, or
region. You can look it up online or ask your friends and family about
it.
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Module 4: Introduction to Social
Innovation
Traditional Approaches to Problem Solving
Reflect on:
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Where do you see traditional approaches to solving social and
environmental issues in your community?
What are the benefits of these approaches?
What are the limitations?
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Module 4: Introduction to Social
Innovation
The Social Entrepreneur's Approach
to Problem Solving
Professor Frumkin talked about characteristics that set social
innovation apart from traditional approaches to problem-solving: they
search for new ways of solving old problems, they are creative and
drive innovation, they collaborate with others, they are practical
dreamers, they combine self-interest with caring for others.
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In which ways might having a social entrepreneur attitude to
problem-solving can help you during your exchange?
What is a social issue that you care about the most and which
you would like to help solve? Why?
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Module 5: Who Am I?
What is culture?
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What comes to mind when you think of the word culture?
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Module 5: Who Am I?
Artifacts
Think about an object that represents a culture or group that you
identify with. Make sure that it is an object that has some kind of
meaning to you. Once you choose your object, reflect on the following:
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Why did you choose the object?
What group or culture does the object represent, relate or
belong to (for example, is it related to the city, region, or country
you are from, your gender identity, a special hobby, a sport, a
religious group)?
How is the object used and when?
Is there a history or mythology to the object?
What values and beliefs are attached to it?
What ideals or aspirations does it represent?
Please share a picture or an image of the object. You may use one you
took yourself or one that you find on the internet. Try to explain to
others the significance that the object has for you by sharing some of
your reflections on these questions.
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Module 5: Who Am I?
Iceberg Model of Culture
Draw an iceberg and fill it in based on your community, region or
national culture. Make sure it's clear what culture the model is
representing.
Once you've done the above, take a picture or scan your drawing then
upload it to the Forum. You can upload pictures in .jpg / .png / .mbp formats.
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Module 5: Who Am I?
Identity Flower
Fill the petals with your own answers. In the empty petal you can pick
an identity that is very important to you which is not yet part of the
flower. Take a picture and upload your flower to the forum. We invite
you to share in the forum the thoughts that came up when you filled
in the flower.
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Module 5: Who Am I?
Environmentalism and Culture?
Did environmentalism make it into any of the activities related to your
identity? Why do you think it did or did not? How has culture shaped
your relationship with environmentalism and climate change?
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Facilitated Dialogue Session #2
Topics Covered
Get ready for your next Facilitated Dialogue Session! The topics covered
will be the following:
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Social Innovation
○ Reviewing Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
○ Key mindsets for Social innovation
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Culture
○ The Iceberg model of Culture
○ Identity Flower
○ Environmentalism and culture
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Glossary of Terms
ACTIVE GLOBAL CITIZENS
Active Global Citizens see themselves as members of the global community and
recognize that the challenges the world faces are interdependent and that our choices
and actions may affect people and communities locally and globally. Active Global
Citizens engage in open, appropriate and effective interactions with people from
different cultures and take an active role working with others to make the world more
just, peaceful, inclusive, secure and sustainable.
CHANGEMAKER
A person who pursues individual and societal transformation through openness,
creativity, and empathy.
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
An approach to solving existing problems that utilizes innovative processes, pursues
financial sustainability, adopts an impact orientation, and has the potential to scale. A
social entrepreneur is a changemaker who relentlessly pursues the development of
novel solutions to existing problems.
SOCIAL IMPACT
The net effect of an activity carried out by an individual, organization, or institution (e.g.
business, NGO, government) on individuals, families, and communities. Importantly,
inaction on the part of individuals, organizations, and institutions can also lead to a
social impact. Social impact may be positive, negative, or neutral.
SOCIAL INNOVATION
1. A novel solution to a social problem that is more effective, efficient, sustainable, or
just than existing solutions, and for which the value created accrues primarily to society
as a whole rather than to private individuals. (Professor Frumkin uses this definition
from Phills, Deiglmeier, and Miller in his video.)
2. An attempt to purposefully create social impact by acting on accumulated knowledge
to address uncertainties related to the problem space, the mission and strategy, and/or
the resources and capabilities that individuals and collectives seek to address and
mobilize. (Adapted from Seelos and Mair)
SUSTAINABILITY
To last indefinitely, or in a broader sense: to meet our current needs of the moment
without jeopardizing the needs of the future.
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Suggested Readings
If any of these topics interested you, you may want to continue your own
investigation into these ideas more. Feel free to use the following resources as
a starting point to begin your own research.
UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2022 Report
- Recent research on climate change trends and predictions from an
international panel of scientists
The UN Sustainable Development Goals
- A detailed assessment and presentation of the 17 Goals established by
the UN as critical for sustainable development
Ted-Ed Climate Change Videos
- A collection of short educational videos from “Ted Talks” showcasing
our changing climate
The Lazy Person’s Guide to Changing the World
- Action steps that anyone can take to reduce their carbon impact on the
world and help reach the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The DIY Toolkit (Development Impact & You)
- The DIY Toolkit has been especially designed for development
practitioners to invent, adopt or adapt ideas that can deliver better
results. Available in 10 languages
AFS Resources
- A variety of resources provided by AFS focusing on the development
of intercultural competence
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