Intense face-offs and sharp arguments over maritime sovereignty made the classroom hotter than ever. In a simulated international conference on the topic “Who owns the oceans?”, TDSers showcased their negotiation skills, strong social knowledge, and well-developed personal perspectives. This is part of the learning experience in the Individuals & Societies subject within the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Dewey.
Through the simulation of a professional conference, students applied geopolitical knowledge in every discussion and negotiation session. Concepts such as global interaction and sustainable development were clearly demonstrated through proposals aimed at finding common ground in sharing marine resources. The “open negotiation table” helped students better understand resource scarcity, trade-offs between economic growth and environmental protection, and unavoidable conflicts of interest.
Minh Chau (9Zurich) shared: “This simulated conference lesson helped me develop strategic thinking when analyzing the relationship between power and national interests through real-world conflicts such as the Falkland Islands and the Caspian Sea. Beyond building arguments, I was also exposed to the art of negotiation—from adjusting messages and considering multiple perspectives to presenting logical and persuasive solutions in a constantly changing international context.”
For IB students, every learning experience is an opportunity to broaden perspectives and develop global thinking. From the classroom to the “international conference,” they are gradually becoming proactive global citizens, ready to face and address the challenges of the modern world.
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