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Seven Reasons Why the World is Improving
The late Swedish academic Hans Rosling has identified a worrying trend: not only do many people across advanced economies have no idea that the world is becoming a much better place, but they actually even think the opposite. This is no wonder, when the news focuses on reporting catastrophes, terrorist attacks, wars and famines.
This week we are finishing up our interview unit.
In class: role playing interviews.
Seven Reasons Why the World is ImprovingThe late Swedish academic Hans Rosling has identified a worrying trend: not only do many people across advanced economies have no idea that the world is becoming a much better place, but they actually even think the opposite. This is no wonder, when the news focuses on reporting catastrophes, terrorist attacks, wars and famines.
1: Life expectancy continues to rise
1: Life expectancy continues to rise
2: Child mortality continues to fall
3. Fertility rates are falling
4. GDP growth has accelerated in developed countries
5. Global income inequality has gone down
6. More people are living in democracies
7. Conflicts are on the decline
This week we are finishing up our interview unit.
What should you be observing in these role play interviews?
1. Do you actually answer the questions I ask?
2. What’s your body language telling me?
3. Eye contact?
4. Are you showing me your real self?
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