Cultural Exchange – Understanding Our Global Neighbors
Learning goals:
Develop language skills through research and presentation on cultural aspects. Encourage intercultural understanding and communication.
Resources: Resources for research (books, articles, online materials).
Presentation tools (slides, posters, or other visual aids).
Possibly, access to a platform for virtual exchange or communication.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NG4o2A3A5ILdV9WeQJlxW_dq17mAt-XCtrMdx-MqyfE/edit#gid=0
Learning activities:
Introduction to Cultural Exchange (15 minutes):
Discuss the importance of cultural exchange and its benefits.
Introduce the project theme: “Cultural Exchange – Understanding Our Global Neighbors.”
Provide guidelines, objectives, and assessment criteria.
Country Selection and Research (30 minutes):
Allow students to choose a country they are interested in.
Provide resources for research on the chosen country’s history, traditions, customs, language, and daily life.
Emphasize the importance of credible sources.
Project Outline and Proposal (20 minutes):
Instruct students to create a project outline and proposal.
Include sections such as an introduction to the country, cultural aspects to be explored, and the format of the final presentation.
Review and provide feedback on their proposals.
Research and Content Development (40-60 minutes, spread over multiple sessions):
Allow time for independent or group research.
Encourage students to delve into the cultural aspects they find most intriguing.
Guide them on synthesizing information and presenting it coherently.
Drafting and Peer Review (30-40 minutes):
Set a deadline for the first draft of the project. (Thursday)
Facilitate a peer-review session where students exchange drafts, provide constructive feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
Revisions and Finalization (30-40 minutes):
Allow time for students to revise their projects based on peer feedback and additional research.
Provide guidance on improving language accuracy, coherence, and overall presentation.
Presentation Preparation (40 minutes):
Instruct students on effective presentation techniques.
Discuss the importance of clear communication, visual aids, and engaging the audience.
If possible, practice presentations in small groups for constructive feedback.
Virtual Cultural Exchange (Optional, 60 minutes):
If feasible, organize a virtual exchange with a class or individuals from the chosen country.
Allow students to share their projects and engage in discussions with their global counterparts.
Project Presentations (60-90 minutes):
Have each student or group present their cultural exchange project to the class.
Encourage questions and discussions after each presentation.
Provide constructive feedback and highlight notable aspects of each project.
Reflection and Self-Assessment (20 minutes):
Ask students to reflect on the cultural exchange experience and what they’ve learned.
Have them assess their own contributions and the contributions of their peers.
Discuss the overall learning experience.
Conclusion and Celebration (10 minutes):
Conclude the project by highlighting the achievements and efforts of the students.
Celebrate their hard work and acknowledge the valuable intercultural skills they have developed.
Movie Wednesday.
After we do a review of what we watched.
Adaptaciones curriculares:
No need.