Section outline

  • Week 8

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING...on Cultural Competence by developing our understanding about the components of being a Global Citizen.
    • We are FOCUSING...on Cultural Competence by learning the strategies to navigate cultural differences.
    • We are FOCUSING...on Cultural Competence by enhancing our awareness about diverse cultures around us.

    Do now: 

    Reading Processing Strategies: Comprehension Monitoring (See attached slideshow) 

    Activities: 

    Stepping out of comfort zone

    • When did you last step out of your comfort zone and learn something new? What was the setting? Who was involved?

    • What did you learn? How did it feel?

    • What are some self-regulation strategies that have worked for you?

    • (Examples of self-regulation strategies)

    -Exercise takes my mind off the stressful situations.

    -Writing down about my feelings makes me feel better.

    -Reading takes me to another world where I don't have to deal with my problems.

    -Talking to my family/friends who usually provide some sort of solace/solution or at least distraction. 

    -TV is a great distractor.

    -Music always seems to help. 

    -Seeking help of a professional counsellor when things went totally out of control.