Cultural Differences? Cultural Inclusion!

Introduction

This Webquest is designed not only for World Language Mandarin class but also for a course to learn culture differences. Students are facing many culture differences at school because our communities are becoming diversified. Students are able to eliminate bias by understanding other cultures.

Have you ever been embarrassed because of cultural differences?

How did you response to cultural differences?

Let's watch this video first!

Task

Task One

What is Culture? Please fill in the blank and explain why you give your idea.

Culture is ___________________________

Example: Culture is Iceberg because ... We love creative answers!

Task Two

Discuss "cultural difference" after you watch the video below

Task Three

Make a comic by yourself to show cultural differences

40 Comics That I Made To Show The Differences And Similarities Between Chinese And Western Cultures | Bored Panda

Task Four

Please write a script for a short play to show cultural misunderstanding and will perform the play in the class

Task Five

Please share you ideas or reflection with your classmates on https://padlet.com/

Step One: Write anything about what you think on culture and cultural differences

Step Two: Give at least two comments on your classmates' opinions

Process

Step One

Group Work (4 People) - All of group members have each role and the role who will play should be decided by draw lots

Benefits of Group Work - TeachHUB

Roles

1. Presenter: Make a presentation for Task One and Three

2. Fun Maker: Encourage groups members to be active

3. Writer & Organizer: Take notes for presentation and fill in the worksheet during discussion

4. Translator: Search some words that group members don't know and explain the meaning

*Please notice that other group's activity will be graded and you need to fill out the form and turn it in after each presentation. (two times)

The Link for Peer Assessment Form https://docs.google.com/document/d/18iNvYDO1TsFeCb8so_J2PKzOguoSudwI/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103829110467707303959&rtpof=true&sd=true

Step Two

Culture is ________________

What is culture? Please answer this question and demonstrate why you give this answer. This is a group discussion and the presenter of each group will give presentation after discussion. Your performance will be graded by classmates.

Reference Video

Step Three

Discuss "Culture Differences" after you watch the video and demonstrate the culture differences between westerners and easterners.

The Link for Worksheet https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vZzqZlGaVrKwCVe9OgHU1PBdD3ugycj2/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103829110467707303959&rtpof=true&sd=true

Step Four

Make a comic strip showing cultural differences with your partner.

Please use the link for detailed instruction https://www.dropbox.com/s/bzgqa17eppbxd8r/CreatingaComicStrip.pdf?dl=0

Step Five

Please write a script for a short play to show cultural misunderstanding and perform the play in the class.

Step Six

Please share your ideas or reflection with your classmates on Padlet.com.

a. Write anything about what you think on culture and cultural differences

b. Give at least two comments on your classmates' opinions

If you don't know how to use Padlet, please check this video first!

Also, please notice the ten rules of netiquette

https://www.utep.edu/extendeduniversity/utepconnect/blog/october-2017/10-rules-of-netiquette-for-students.html

Evaluation

Evaluation at UNCTAD | UNCTAD

	Beginning 5-10	Developing 11-15	Exemplary 16-20	Score
Meeting Requirements (based on worksheet)	cannot finish some parts of the task.	fill out all of the blanks in worksheet. But the contents are not understandable or insufficient.	achieve all of the instructions sufficiently.	20
Participation (based on each member's role)	Do not participate.	Play a role passively.	Play a role actively.	20
Creativity of the contents	Do not care about creativity.	Trying to be creative but it is cliche.	Having a really brilliant idea.	20
Presentation (two times)	Deliver the message poorly	Deliver the message properly	Deliver the message Excellently	20 (10 +10)
Discussion Board	Barely discuss online	Can not finish the required instruction	Do all Required instruction	20

Conclusion

Winner Message Word Bubble In Retro Pop Art Style On Blue Background Stock Illustration - Download Image Now - iStock

Congratulations!

Teaching Kids Cultural Awareness -

Cultural Inclusion helps us break down cultural barriers, build cultural bridges, and learn how to love, and appreciate those different from us. We can relate better to people with cultural differences as we begin to understand ourselves better.

Credits

Resources:

https://padlet.com/

The Link for Peer Assessment Form https://docs.google.com/document/d/18iNvYDO1TsFeCb8so_J2PKzOguoSudwI/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103829110467707303959&rtpof=true&sd=true

The Link for Worksheet on Task Two https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vZzqZlGaVrKwCVe9OgHU1PBdD3ugycj2/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103829110467707303959&rtpof=true&sd=true

The Link for Detailed instruction on Task Three https://www.dropbox.com/s/bzgqa17eppbxd8r/CreatingaComicStrip.pdf?dl=0

The Link for Ten Rules of Netiquette https://www.utep.edu/extendeduniversity/utepconnect/blog/october-2017/10-rules-of-netiquette-for-students.html

Teacher Page

Victor Yu, UC San Diego Extended Studies, 166778 Culture and Inclusion instructed by Prof. Alderson

This Webquest is designed not only for World Language Mandarin class but also for a course to learn culture differences. Students are facing many culture differences at school because our communities are becoming diversified. Students are able to eliminate bias by understanding other cultures.

I am grateful to Prof. Alderson for facilitating such a positive learning environment and sharing so many helpful materials & resources in the course! I really enjoyed this class and I’m excited to continue my work not only in diversified school but also in pluralistic community. This course solidified my decision to pursue my career as a teacher in California.