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By the end of this session, participants will be able to identify and share cultural experiences that connect them with their colleagues while building rapport within the group.

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Participants will demonstrate comfort in approaching and interacting with new colleagues through structured conversation activities.

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Participants will recognize and appreciate the diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences present within their professional learning community.

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Begin with a warm welcome and explain the importance of building connections in our multicultural teaching environment. Emphasize how understanding each other's backgrounds enriches our professional community.

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Celebrating Cultural Diversity in Workplaces and Classrooms | Culture Curriculum Chat

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Distribute Culture Bingo sheets with 9 squares containing cultural experiences like 'Has visited a Thai temple,' 'Has taught in more than one country,' 'Can say hello in Thai,' 'Has eaten durian,' and 'Knows a Thai festival.' Explain that participants must find different people who match each square.

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Free Printable People and Culture Bingo Cards

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Create your own printable People / Society bingo cards and games. Download premade or customize, print and play.

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Give participants 15-20 minutes to walk around, meet colleagues, and collect signatures for their bingo cards. Encourage meaningful conversations beyond just getting signatures - ask follow-up questions about experiences.

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When someone completes a row and shouts 'Bingo!', celebrate their achievement and have them briefly share one interesting discovery they made about a colleague during the activity.

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Extension Activity - Cultural Connections

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Extension Activity - Cultural Connections

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For groups that finish early, challenge them to find people who share similar cultural experiences and form small discussion clusters about those shared experiences.

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For participants who may be shy or new to the country, pair them with a cultural ambassador or provide conversation starter cards to help facilitate interactions.

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Monitor participant engagement during the mingling phase. Look for quality interactions, comfort levels, and willingness to approach new people. Note who may need additional support.

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Ensure all participants are actively engaged and collecting signatures. Assist those who seem hesitant or struggle to make connections.

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Evaluate understanding through the quality of responses during the debrief discussion. Look for evidence that participants gained insights about cultural diversity and made meaningful connections.

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Facilitate a group discussion using these key questions: 'What surprised you most about your colleagues' cultural experiences?' and 'What cultural experiences do you already share with others in this room?'

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Ask participants to share one unexpected connection they made or one interesting cultural experience they learned about from a colleague.

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Conclude by highlighting the rich diversity present in the group and how these varied experiences will enhance our collaborative learning throughout the program. Consider using Padlet to create a digital wall where participants can continue sharing cultural insights.

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Write a brief reflection (200-300 words) about one cultural experience from today's activity that you'd like to learn more about. Include why it interested you and how it might influence your teaching perspective.

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Reach out to at least one colleague you met today to continue a conversation about a shared cultural interest or experience. This helps maintain the connections formed during the icebreaker.

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Prepare to share one cultural tradition, food, or practice from your background that you think your colleagues would find interesting. We'll create a collaborative cultural resource using Padlet in our next session.

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11 Creative Ways To Celebrate Cultural Diversity In The Classroom

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Celebrating cultural diversity in the classroom helps students feel confident, accepted, and understanding of the world around them.