ETA Rameen Sajjad hosted an American Constitution Day workshop at SMK Krian 1, bringing together over 40 students and 12 teachers for an engaging cross-cultural exchange. To bridge the gap between American civic concepts and local experience, Rameen introduced key vocabulary and guided participants in comparing the U.S. and Indonesian constitutions.

To illustrate the system of checks and balances, Rameen used an accessible school-based analogy: if one branch banned wearing blue shoes, the executive and legislative branches could challenge that rule. She also explained how constitutions are living documents that evolve through amendments. The session concluded with an interactive group activity where students created their own island nations. Each group named and drew their island, established three foundational rules, and selected a representative to present their vision to the room. To thank them for participating, Rameen distributed candy and America’s 250th anniversary stickers, ending a meaningful session that cultivated dynamic learning and cultural understanding.”

Rameen Sajjad is currently teaching at SMK 1 Krian, Sidoarjo, Jawa Timur.