The lesson plan aims to introduce students to the concept of intercultural exchanges and the importance of effective communication across diverse cultures through examples of cultural events, language exchanges, and international projects, and by discussing challenges in cross-cultural understanding and how communication may differ across cultures, with the overall objectives being to understand diverse perspectives and appreciate cultural diversity for improved global communication.
The lesson plan aims to introduce students to the concept of intercultural exchanges and the importance of effective communication across diverse cultures through examples of cultural events, language exchanges, and international projects, and by discussing challenges in cross-cultural understanding and how communication may differ across cultures, with the overall objectives being to understand diverse perspectives and appreciate cultural diversity for improved global communication.
The lesson plan aims to introduce students to the concept of intercultural exchanges and the importance of effective communication across diverse cultures through examples of cultural events, language exchanges, and international projects, and by discussing challenges in cross-cultural understanding and how communication may differ across cultures, with the overall objectives being to understand diverse perspectives and appreciate cultural diversity for improved global communication.
Level:1Sc/L School :sidimhamed secondary school Teacher :Mrs Senoussi
Unit :Getting Through Sequence :Listening and Speaking Lesson:Introducing the Unit / ‘Intercultural Exchanges’ Project announcement Learning Objective(s) : By the end of the lesson learners will be able to:understand the concept of intercultural exchanges and the importance of effective communication in a diverse world. Competency (ies) targeted: Interaction – Interpretation – Production
Rubric competencies Procedures timing Objectives
Warm Interact Provide student with Small cards on the board that 5min To visually Up interpret introduce students illustrating different examples of intercultural exchanges. to the concept of Examples could include cultural festivals, language exchange intercultural exchanges through programs, collaborative international projects, or shared real-world traditions. examples. Ask them to jot down any observations, questions, or initial thoughts on a separate sheet of paper. 10min Interact observation Ask students to share their observations and thoughts about the examples displayed on the board. Guide the discussion to explore the positive aspects of these intercultural exchanges and any challenges that might arise. Questions : It’s a big world full of difference and diversity How do you see others is influenced by your own cultural perspective and how others see you is influenced by their cultural prespective Interact 10min What happens when you speak ? do people from Interpret other culture understand you in the way ou intended ? and what happens with different cultures in the work place ? how rigid or flexible is their approach to rules ? is formal or informal behaviour expected ? and how do different cultures approach time keeping ? Summarize the key points of the discussion and transition into the main objectives of the upcoming lessons on intercultural exchanges. Highlight the importance of understanding and appreciating diverse cultures for effective communication. In today’s global business environment it is essential to learn to navigate across different cultural landscapes ! You need a good set of tools to do this ! you need an understanding of how different cultures trade do business ! an insight into how different cultures communicate and a clear idea of how different cultures manage people ! To be a savvy you need to be willing to undertake the journey of understanding other cultures In conclusion, effective communication is a dynamic process that involves more than just words. It necessitates an understanding and appreciation of the cultural context in which communication occurs. Embracing cultural diversity not only enriches communication but also contributes to a more harmonious and interconnected global society.