Global Learning: Cross Cultural Awareness
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Global Learning: Cross Cultural
AwarenessMegan Kimmel
Kennesaw State University
Fall 2013
ECE 7513
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What is Cross Cultural Awareness?
• Cross Cultural Awareness is the knowledge and appreciation of one’s culture as well as the culture of others
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Impact on Students
When becoming culturally aware people realize:
• We are not the same
• Similarities and differences are both important
• There are multiple ways to reach the same goal
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Goals of Multicultural Education
• Create a safe, accepting, and successful learning environment for all
• Increase awareness of global issues
• Teach students that there are multiple perspectives
• Encourage critical thinking
• Prevent prejudice and discrimination
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Advantages of Cross Cultural Education
According to the National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME)
• Helps students develop positive self-image.
• Offers students an equitable educational opportunity.
• Develops multiple ways of thinking.
• Discourages stereotypes and prejudicial behavior.
• Teaches students think about society in the interest of social justices.
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Challenges to Teaching
• Students maybe misinformed or misguided as not all textbooks are accurate.
• Most curriculums focus only on North America and Europe.
• Material may be too complex and not age appropriate for students. Teachers need to be prepared to address issues of racism, sexism, religious intolerance, classism, ageism, etc.
• Teachers must understand and appreciate the cultural differences of students in order to make the appropriate instructional decisions that will enhance their learning
• Teachers need to become aware of their own cultural preferences for what they are and not assume they are the “right” way to think
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Degrees of Cultural Awareness
There are 4 levels/stages to cultural awareness:
1. My Way is the Only Way-This is the first level where people ignore cultural differences
2. I Know Their Way, But My Way is Better-at this stage people are aware of other cultures but think their way is better
3. My Way and Their Way- people are aware of their way of thinking and other’s way of thinking, and they chose the best option for each situation.
4. Our Way-brings people from different backgrounds together to create a new meaning.
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Cross-Cultural and Multicultural Activities
• Play “Hello” in different languages
• “The Story of Your Name”- Students share where their name comes from and the meaning of their name.
• “Travel Around the World” Students research and report on different countries
• Pen Pals from around the world
• Play games from other cultures. Takraw is the national game of Thailand. It is similar to hackeysack, where players stand in a circle passing the ball with anything but their hands. Another example is Mancala. It is marble game developed from Africa and Asia.
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Multicultural Activities through Art
• Use true to life colors with multicultural markers, crayons, paper, or play dough
• Make a paper chain with various skin toned colors
• Make a friendship bulletin board with children’s handprints
• Islamic culture forbids the use of living creatures in art. That’s why Muslim art is full of floral or geometric design. Have students make art using only shapes or letters
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Experience Cultural Awareness through Food
• Most students have tried tacos, egg rolls, and pizza. Have students try different foods from Thailand, Jamaica, or Ethiopia.
• Make a friendship snack. Each child brings in half a cup of their favorite snack to mix together in a huge bowl.
• Experience a World Meal which consists of a limited amount of rice and beans. It is the average meal for everyone on the planet
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References
• Multicultural, Cross-cultural & Intercultural Games & Activities. (2006, Feb. 11). Retrieved from http://www.wilderdom.com/games/MulticulturalExperientialActivities.html
• Garica, E. K. (n.d.) Multicultural Education in Your Classroom. Retrieved from http://www.teachhub.com/multicultural-education-your-classroom
• Quappe, S. & Cantatore, G. (2007, November 2). What is Cultural Awareness, anyway? How do I build it?. The Culturosity Group. Retrieved from http://www.culturosity.com/articles/whatisculturalawareness.htm
• Shelby, B. (2009, August 10). Diversity Through Arts. Retrieved from http://www.kidactivities.net/post/Diversity.aspx
• Pictures from Google Images