Summary: To gain a deeper understanding of cultures, cultural misunderstandings provide a valuable focus for critical thinking. We watched two video clips below to complement our discussions on intercultural misunderstandings, which explore cultural misunderstandings that occur when new family members from different cultures meet. Rosie Dodd, a creative English teacher, designed this lesson. After viewing each video, we discussed intercultural differences and misunderstandings about the YouTube movie clips, what we would have done in a similar situation, and whether we had ever experienced any of these issues before. Then, we shifted to your own… Read More

Summary: Participants did their best to deliver informative two-minute speeches on a specific aspect of culture. If you are reading the details and descriptions in advance, please note that the guidelines were discussed in the previous class during 4th period on Sunday, October 19th. Therefore, please refer to the last lesson. X. Here is the schedule for your 2-minute informative speeches and the time blocks for each class participant, with your nickname or initials for privacy: 1. 15:50-15:52 2. 15:54-15:56 3. 15:58-16:00 4. 16:02-16:04 5. 16:06-16:08 6. 16:10-16:12 7. 16:13-16:15 8. 16:17-16:19… Read More

XI. Public Speaking Template, Tips, and Tricks: The 1-2 Minute Informative Speech (14:05 to 15:35) 1) Copyright 2017 by Mark Steven Hess. All Rights Reserved with permission to share for educational purposes. These tips are provided free of charge by Portable Gifted and Talented. I have modified the content for students at OUJ 2) One to Two Minute Informative Speech Template explanation for your one- to two-minute speech on Sunday during 4th period: “Grabber” Notes: (Choose one—use vocal variety, humor, interesting quote or fact, or act) State the Main Idea in One… Read More

Summary: We will do activity IV. I will write the word CULTURE on the board and ask you, as a class, to come up with definitions of culture. You may find different elements that are true of culture in a new group. Then, you get to choose one person to write the definition on the board. Then, we will come up with a full definition of culture, and I will define culture. After that, you can communicate with me and your group by focusing on the role culture plays in forming our behaviors… Read More

Summary: Students joined remotely to support students who could not present on Zoom

Summary: From 09:50 to 11:20, we will watch two more video clips below to complement our discussions on intercultural misunderstandings, which explore cultural misunderstandings that occur when new family members from different cultures meet. Rosie Dodd, a creative English teacher, designed this lesson. After viewing each video, we will discuss intercultural differences and misunderstandings about the YouTube movie clips, what we would have done in a similar situation, and whether we have ever experienced any of these issues before. Finally, we will shift to your own experiences with cross-cultural misunderstandings.  VII. Intercultural Misunderstandings: Ways… Read More

Summary: From 15:50 to 17:20, we will watch two video clips below to complement our discussions on intercultural misunderstandings, which explore cultural misunderstandings that occur when new family members from different cultures meet. Rosie Dodd, a creative English teacher, designed this lesson. After viewing each video, we will discuss intercultural differences and misunderstandings about the YouTube movie clips, what we would have done in a similar situation, and whether we have ever experienced any of these issues before. Then, we will shift to your own experiences with cross-cultural misunderstandings. Finally, to prepare for your 2-minute… Read More

Summary: From 14:05 to 14:35, we will do activity IV. I will write the word CULTURE on the board and ask you, as a class, to come up with definitions of the term. You may encounter different elements that are characteristic of a new culture. Then, you get to choose one person to write the definition on the board. Then, we will develop a comprehensive definition of culture, and I will provide my own definition of culture. After that, you can communicate with me and your group by focusing on the role culture… Read More

Summary: We will review Worksheet #2: Your Identity: Everyone Has a Culture–Everyone is Different.  Then, in your own words, with at least one to two pages of notes. You can include information about yourself that is unique to you, not related to the questions. III. Features of Culture Part 2: Everyone Has a Culture-Everyone is Different (11:35 to 13:05) This lesson is adapted and based on Paul D. Coverdell’s publication “Building Bridges: A Peace Corps Classroom Guide to Cross-Cultural Understanding.” The publication is free and downloadable for educational purposes, such as classroom use. The Building… Read More

Summary: From 09:50 to 10:10, I will begin by introducing myself. Class participants will create a name badge for themselves, which will help us remember each other’s names more easily. Then, we will have an orientation to the course, where you will learn what you will be able to do by the end of the course based on the course handbook and website. Then, we studied and discussed the layers of diversity of a person’s personality, language, and culture. You also learned more about your classmates and me. I. The Diversity Wheel: Visualizing… Read More