Engaging with Guest Speaker Andrés Parraguirre Objective: Students will actively engage with guest speaker Andrés Parraguirre, developing skills in listening, speaking, and critical thinking. You will learn about social innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development from an expert in the field. Guest Speaker Profile Summary: Name: Andrés Parraguirre Role: Founder and Director of Operations, Fundación para el Beneficio Global Expertise: Social innovation, entrepreneurial development, sustainable development, people-centered design, and liberating structures Experience: Worked in multiple countries, focusing on social change and empowerment Achievements: Built capacity in over 1000 Mexican youth, developed a strong network of partners, supported indigenous communities Pre-Session Activities 1. Vocabulary Preparation: You should familiarize themselves with the following terms: Social Innovation Entrepreneurship Sustainable Development People-centered Design Capacity Building Indigenous Rights Liberating Structures 2. Background Reading: Read the profile summary of Andrés Parraguirre. Highlight key points about his career and expertise. 3. Discussion Questions: In pairs, discuss the following questions: What do you think are the key skills needed for social entrepreneurship? How can sustainable development be integrated into business practices? Why is it important to focus on indigenous [bản địa] x communities and their rights? During the Session 4. Listening Comprehension: While listening to Andrés Parraguirre, take notes on the following points: Examples of successful projects led by Andrés Challenges faced in social innovation Impact of his work on local communities 5. Q&A Preparation: Prepare at least three questions to ask Andrés. Consider asking about: His experiences in different countries Specific projects and their outcomes Advice for aspiring social entrepreneurs Activity: Write down your questions and practice asking them with a partner. Post-Session Activities: 6. Reflective Writing: Write a short essay (200-300 words) on what you learned from Andrés Parraguirre’s session. Focus on the following points: Key takeaways about social innovation and entrepreneurship How Andrés’s work can inspire your own career goals The importance of integrating sustainable development into business 7. Group Discussion: In groups of four, discuss the impact of social entrepreneurship on global issues such as poverty and inequality. Share insights from Andrés’s session and relate them to current global challenges. 8. Action Plan: Develop a brief action plan on how you can contribute to social innovation in your community. Consider the following steps: Identify a local issue you are passionate about Propose a solution inspired by Andrés’s work Outline the resources and support needed to implement your solution Activity: Present your action plan to the class.