Learning to read the world

Through Other Eyes

1. NOTIONS OF DEVELOPMENT
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Which of these ideas (if any) is most closely associated with your understanding of development? Take a few minutes to reflect on the following
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Who would not agree with your definition of development? Do you think your country is developed? What are your parameters for evaluating development? Where do those parameters come from? What are the parameters for development (or achievement and merit) within your community (please define community in any way you want)? How does your community see itself in relation to other communities? How do you think other communities see your community and why? How do you think you contribute (or not) for the development of your country or community? Who have established the criteria of this contribution? Are there any groups that would have more difficulties of meeting this criteria?

ABUNDANCE OF MATERIAL WEALTH

AVAILABILITY OF TECHNOLOGY

HIGH LEVELS OF LITERACY

ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE

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TASK 1: Write down in your own words your definition of development.

Through Other Eyes // Notions of development