What is Interculturality? by Michael Robayo

Think-Pair-Share: Defining Interculturality

michaelrobayo — 2024-10-30 21:06:20 UTC

Ask students to individually think about what 'interculturality' means to them. Then, pair them to discuss their ideas with a partner. Finally, share insights with the class. This helps students articulate personal definitions and understand diverse perspectives.

Cultural Iceberg Activity

michaelrobayo — 2024-10-30 21:06:20 UTC

Introduce the concept of culture as an iceberg where some aspects are visible while others are hidden. Have students create their own cultural iceberg as it relates to Colombia and Australia. Discuss the visible and hidden elements that shape cultural perceptions.

Cultural Show and Tell

michaelrobayo — 2024-10-30 21:06:21 UTC

Each student brings an object or a fact about Colombian or Australian culture to share with the class. They present why it is an important cultural artifact and what it tells us about the values and practices in that culture.

Virtual Exchange with Students

michaelrobayo — 2024-10-30 21:06:22 UTC

Organizing a virtual meeting with students from both universities. Prepare questions and topics about cultural similarities and differences that can be addressed during the exchange.

Role-play Scenarios

michaelrobayo — 2024-10-30 21:06:23 UTC

Video about how to Create scenarios where students must interact with people from different cultures. Assign roles and have students respond to situations using culturally competent communication strategies.

Critical Reflection Journals

michaelrobayo — 2024-10-30 21:06:25 UTC

Students maintain a journal where they reflect on their experiences and challenges in learning about intercultural competence. Encourage them to think critically about their assumptions and learning progression.

Leadership in a Global Context Panel Discussion

michaelrobayo — 2024-10-30 21:06:26 UTC

Investigate about leaders from different cultural backgrounds for a panel discussion. Students can prepare and perform as one of htose leaders and the other students might make questions about leading across cultures and the skills required for culturally competent leadership.

Case Study Analysis: Cross-cultural Communication Failures

michaelrobayo — 2024-10-30 21:06:28 UTC

This is an article to analyze case studies where cross-cultural communication failed. Students could discuss what went wrong and how it could have been handled better through effective intercultural communication.

Class Discussion: What Did We Learn?

michaelrobayo — 2024-10-30 21:06:29 UTC

A space for an open discussion about the activities and insights gained throughout the module. Encourage students to share what surprised them and how their perspectives have evolved.

Coffee and Molinillo

michaelrobayo — 2024-10-30 21:28:58 UTC

Coffee is very representative of our culture. Although coffee is not originally from Colombia, every person in Colombia drinks at least three cups of coffee everyday. It is delicious and this is planted and harvested in different parts of the country. Exported to several countries.

The Molinillo is a handcrafted wooden stick to mix cocoa or chocolate. Every family in Colombia has got one.