Strange Situations

Topics and Competencies

Awareness of Social Identities, Culture

Grade Level

Middle Grades, High School, College/Adult

Subject Area Integration

None

Author(s)

Christy M. Byrd

Source

Katz, Lothar. (2012). Strange Situations. in K. Bernardo & D.K. Deardorff (Eds.) Building Cultural Competence: Innovative Activities and Models. Stylus. (p.91-97)

Date Created/Most Recently Revised

2012

Time

30-60 minutes

Setting

Appropriate for multiple settings

Type and Level of Engagement

Group Work, Low Engagement

Accessibility

Consider reading slides aloud or providing large text or Braille versions

Learning Objectives

• Appreciate the influences of social identity membership, specifically culture, on interactions with others

Materials

• Screen or handout with text of slides
• Optional: Flipchart or notetaking supplies for each group

Instructions

See instructions in Building Cultural Competence: Innovative Activities and Models

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