Life Skills 111
Global and Cultural Awareness
Expand your global perspective. Explore cultural diversity, empathy, and understanding for a more harmonious world.
Life Skills 111: Lifelong Learning Mentality
Course Description
"Life Skills 111: Global and Cultural Awareness" aims to deepen understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures and global perspectives. The course covers essential aspects of cultural empathy, global perspectives, communication styles, and intercultural conflict resolution.
Learning Outcomes
Understand Global and Cultural Dynamics: Grasp the importance of cultural sensitivity in a globalized world.
Develop Cultural Empathy: Learn to appreciate and adapt to different cultural norms and values.
Enhance Intercultural Communication Skills: Improve skills in cross-cultural communication and understanding.
Manage Intercultural Conflicts: Develop strategies for effective conflict resolution in diverse environments.
Apply Global Awareness in Real-Life Situations: Utilize skills in real-world scenarios for better global and cultural integration.
Course Outline
Introduction to Global and Cultural Awareness
Defining global and cultural awareness.
Pre-course assessment to gauge current understanding.
Exploring Key Aspects of Cultural Awareness
In-depth exploration of cultural empathy, communication styles, traditions, global perspectives, and conflict resolution.
Interactive sessions, case studies, and discussions.
Mindset in Cultural Contexts
Analysis of Fixed vs. Growth mindsets on cultural interactions.
Impact of mindset on perceptions in multicultural environments.
Personal Reflection on Cultural Mindsets
"I feel" statements and activities for self-assessment.
Detailed Exploration of Cultural Awareness
Comprehensive lessons on cultural awareness terms and theories.
Role-plays, simulations, and scenario-based activities.
Assessing Growth in Cultural Awareness
Revisiting initial assessments for self-reflection.
Group discussions on experiences and learnings.
Synthesizing Cultural Learnings
Top insights from the course.
Strategies for ongoing development in global and cultural awareness.
Bonus Features
Quizzes, interactive exercises, adaptive learning paths.
Collaborative projects and multimedia materials like documentaries.
Course Implementation
Using an LMS for content delivery.
Digital tools for interactive learning.
Live webinars or workshops for deeper discussions.
Course Evaluation
Regular collection of participant feedback.
End-of-course evaluations for future enhancements.
Conclusion
Emphasizing the importance of continual learning in global and cultural contexts.
Resources for further cultural studies and engagement.
