Cultural Awareness
When speaking from personal experience, you should always remember to use what type of statements?
"I" statements
What is one responsibility of citizens in community engagement that we discussed in our lesson?
1. Volunteer Work
2. Become involved in civic organizations
3. Support Local Initiatives
The first step in recognizing the feelings of others is to stop and think about the situation a person is in and you can better understand....
what they are experiencing.
During lunch, you notice a new student sitting alone in the cafeteria. They seem nervous and unsure of where to go or what to do. You decide to approach them and invite them to join your group.
What are some ways to introduce them to others?
You can approach the student and introduce yourself. Then ask if you can join them. You can ask the student if they'd like to sit by you and your friends tomorrow. By asking questions about their interests and hobbies, you can have information to share with your friends when you introduce the new student to them.
Why is it important to be aware of others' feelings in social settings?
People can be experiencing different emotions from your own, and it is important to recognize and understand how others are feeling so everyone feels respected.
What is the understanding and appreciating of cultural differences and similarities known as?
Cultural Awareness
What is Civil Discourse?
What types of body language can you use to determine someone's emotions?
Facial Expressions, Posture, and Gestures
Our school is hosting an international day where students can share their cultural backgrounds. A classmate from a different country is presenting about their traditions, and you notice some students making insensitive comments.
What can you do if you hear others making insensitive comments?
You can advocate for that student by telling the group of students to be more respectful. You can also tell a nearby adult. You can stay away from the group of students making comments and tell the student you appreciate their culture and thank them for sharing.
Why is cultural awareness important in a diverse school environment?
Not everyone is the same. Sometimes people respond differently in different situations. If you are aware of the differences in a diverse society, everyone can feel included and welcomed.
What is a preconceived opinion or judgement about individuals based on their identity group, which is often negative.
Predjudice
Mental Health, Social Media Influence, Cyberbullying, and Substance Abuse are all examples of...
Societal Issues
TRUE OR FALSE: It is easier for people to change their tone of voice than to control the words they use.
FALSE: It is easier for people to control the words they choose than it is to change their voice tone.
Your friend has been acting withdrawn and seems upset lately. You want to check in with them and offer support. When you do this, you friend says, "I'm fine."
How should you continue the conversation?
Say something like "You seem upset lately, so I just wanted to make sure you didn't need a listening ear. I'm here if you ever need me."
Why is it important to recognize and validate others' feelings?
In order to support one another and recognize their feelings, you can build trust through empathy.
Name one way to demonstrate respect with cultural awareness.
1. Active Listening
2. Empathy
3. Appreciate Diversity
By listening to others' viewpoints, even when those viewpoints differ from your own, you can develop...
empathy
If you're not sure how a person is feeling, you can check on the person by saying something like...
"It seems like you're feeling ____ about this."
Your school is organizing a community clean-up event, and you decide to participate. You notice that some of your classmates are reluctant to join.
How can you encourage your classmates to get involved in community activities?
Show your enthusiasm and say something like "C'mon. It'll be fun. We always hang out here anyway, we might as well make it look nice!"
What is a local initiative that you would like to be involved with or start?
(answers may vary based on student response)
Points are earned if student can identify a societal issue that impacts their community.
Name one way that you can advocate for cultural diversity.
1. Social Media Power
2. Community Involvement
3. Utilize Advocacy Resources
What is the foundation of cooperation and collaboration?
TRUST
Emotions like happy and excited have a _____ of energy behind them and they are ______.
lot; pleasant
During a group project, two of your classmates have a disagreement about how to approach the task. The argument escalates, and they start to raise their voices and become frustrated with each other. You decide to step in and help mediate the situation.
Why is it important to address conflicts calmly and respectfully?
By staying calm, you ensure that your tone is not taken the wrong way.
By acting as a mediator, you can help your friends settle arguments by hearing one another's perspectives to better understand their points of view.
Where can you find resources on advocacy?
websites, organizations, social media platforms, etc.