Follow and

perform the
movements shown
on the screen to
produce the sound
needed in every
beat of the song.
INTERCULTURA
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UNDERSTANDIN
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Intercultural Understanding
 Refers to the profound sociocultural difference understood by individuals
or by groups that reflect:

Social positions and statuses (including, but not limited to ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender
identity and expression, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic
class, immigration as well as academic, employment r professional status);

The cultural histories, creative practices and faith perspectives of various social groups;
and

The dynamic power relations that shape the interactions between dominant and non-
dominant cultures, including the undercurrents of difference found within these
interralations
  An understanding of the social
positions, practices and power
relations of sociocultural
difference understood by
individuals or groups within a
society
Intercultural
 Having intercultural understating
Understanding implies having the appropriate
aptitudes needed to appreciate,
and be open and flexible to
various forms of social and
cultural diversity
Key Ideas for
Intercultural
understanding:
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ide i n c r ea s i n
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r a c t e r i st i f o t h er s
cha d t h o s eo
t i t i e s a n
iden

In developing and acting with intercultural

understanding, students:
• Investigate culture and cultural identity
• Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs
and practices,
• Develop respect for cultural diversity
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This e l a t e to e r e n t cu c u l t u ra l
i l l s t o r i t h diff t o i n t er e ,
sk a gi n g w en s i o n -t o - f a c
h e n g a l d i m e f a c e s
throug n experienti s that may b or vicariou
i v i n g a o n t e x t v i r t u al
g ng i n c
l e a rn i

In developing and acting with intercultural

understanding, students:
• Communicate across culture
• Consider and develop multiple perspectives
• Empathize with others
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v e s s t u d o n t h e
n t i n v o l r r e f l e ct
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Th i i t y t o p s a n e s s
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the cap o f e x p e r i e n c
r a l l e a r n i n g .
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mean e n t i n i n t erc
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In developing and acting with intercultural

understating, students:
• Reflect on intercultural experiences
• Challenge stereotypes and prejudices
• Mediate cultural difference
Importance of
Intercultural • Bridging cultural gaps would
allow one to understand the
Understanding reason behind the different
practices of people from all over
the world;

• Intercultural learning helps

inculcate values such as empathy,
open mindedness, respect, and
inclusivity;
Activity
• On a sheet of paper, create a brief reaction on a
video you’ve watched by sharing your thoughts
and feelings about the content. Provide specific
examples or details from the video to support your
reaction.