STUDENT PLANNING SHEET
Name of Team/Group: Hermione Granger
Brainstorming Longlisted 1. How do students’ perceptions of educational relevance
Session: Topics affect their engagement and aspirations? (N)
Students make a list 2. What are the major barriers in ensuring inclusive and
of all the topics that equitable quality education for underserved communities?
they have the (ARY)
potential to work on. 3. To what extent should education prioritize academic
Themes: excellence over practical life skills? (K)
• Peace, justice 4. Is the concept of “quality education” biased toward
and strong Western ideals, and does it suppress indigenous knowledge
institutions systems? (D)
• Clean water 5. What competencies and values define a qualified and
and sanitation effective teacher in the 21st century? (AY)
• No Poverty 6. How does digital learning impact educational equity, and
• Quality how does it affect the learning gap across a diverse
Education demographic? (ARK)
(Final 7. How does school curriculum reinforce or challenge
Theme) dominant cultural narratives, and how can it promote
• Zero Hunger global citizenship and inclusivity? (N)
• Life Below 8. What role should students and educators play in shaping
Water curriculum to make education more meaningful and
relevant? (ARK)
9. To what extent does access to digital learning tools impact
learning outcomes in different socio-economic groups?
(ARY)
10. In what ways can technology both enhance and hinder the
pursuit of quality education, especially in underserved
communities? (D)
11. How does a standardized curriculum affect student
creativity and critical thinking in a changing world? (K)
12. What changes are needed in education systems to shift
from rote learning toward critical thinking and problem-
solving? (AY)
Shortlisted 1. How does school curriculum reinforce or challenge
topics dominant cultural narratives, and how can it promote
global citizenship and inclusivity? (N)
2. To what extent should education prioritize academic
excellence over practical life skills? (K)
3. Is the concept of “quality education” biased toward
Western ideals, and does it suppress indigenous knowledge
systems? (D)
4. What competencies and values define a qualified and
effective teacher in the 21st century? (AY)
5. How does digital learning impact educational equity, and
how does it affect the learning gap across a diverse
demographic? (ARK)
6. What are the major barriers in ensuring inclusive and
equitable quality education for underserved communities?
(ARY)
Final topic: How does school curriculum reinforce or challenge dominant cultural narratives, and how
can it promote global citizenship and inclusivity?
Objectives/Goals:
1. To examine how curriculum content reflects or excludes diverse cultural perspectives.
2. To assess whether the curriculum encourages critical thinking versus rote learning.
3. To identify signs of bias or dominant cultural narratives in teaching materials.
4. To explore how inclusive the curriculum is for students from different backgrounds.
5. To propose ways in which the curriculum can support global citizenship education.
Methodologies:
1. Conduct a survey/interview
2. Watch a documentary and a podcast
