
๐ Global Classroom - United by Culture
What is this project about?
This project, "Global Classroom - United by Culture," is a virtual cultural exchange where university students from different countries share and celebrate their unique traditions, festivals, food, music, and heritage. It promotes cross-cultural understanding, global friendship, and appreciation of diversity in an interactive and joyful setting.
- Age group
- 16-18,18+
- Project Duration
- 4 weeks
Learning Outcomes
Enhance Cross-Cultural Understanding
Students will learn to appreciate and respect cultural differences through direct interaction with peers from other countries.
Develop Global Communication Skills
Students will practice presenting and listening across cultures, improving their confidence and clarity in a global setting.
Foster Cultural Identity and Pride
By sharing elements of their own culture, students will deepen their connection to their heritage and express it with pride.
Promote Empathy and Open-Mindedness
Exposure to diverse traditions and lifestyles will encourage empathy and reduce cultural stereotypes.
Encourage Collaboration and Friendship Across Borders
Students will build international connections and friendships that support future academic, social, and professional growth.
Skills to develop
Project Activities
Project activity
Project Timeline
Presentation
๐๏ธ Meeting Agenda
โจ Global Classroom, United by Culture
๐ Duration: 1 Hour
๐ฏ Goal: To share and celebrate our cultures with university students from around the world!
โฐ 0:00 โ 0:15
๐ Welcome and Introduction
๐งโโ๏ธ๐งโโ๏ธ Student Introductions
Each student will speak for 1 minute and say:
Your name
Your country
A few words about your interests or hobbies
โฐ 0:15 โ 0:45
๐ Cultural Show and Tell
6 university students from each country will present one of the following topics:
๐ Festival
๐ Traditional Dress
๐ฒ Traditional Food
๐ Traditional Dance
๐ถ Folk Song or Music
๐๏ธ Historical Place
โฐ 0:45 โ 0:50
๐ฌ Group Reflection: What Did You Like?
Open discussion for students to reflect and answer:
๐ โWhat surprised or inspired you about another culture?โ
โฐ 0:50 โ 1:00
๐ Closing and Whatโs Next?
Thank you message
What participants say
Noriko Matsubara
Amazed by insightful and well-prepared presentations from the fantastic students from India, Malaysia, and Bangladesh! Let's connect more :)
Jhansi Ravikumar