
π 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
- Language
- Intermediate
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 Timeline
Presentation
ποΈ Meeting Agenda
β¨ Global Classroom, United by Culture
π Duration: 1 Hour
π― Goal: To share and celebrate our cultures with university students from around the world!
β° 0:00 β 0:15
π Welcome and Introduction
π§ββοΈπ§ββοΈ Student Introductions
Each student will speak for 1 minute and say:
Your name
Your country
A few words about your interests or hobbies
β° 0:15 β 0:45
π Cultural Show and Tell
6 university students from each country will present one of the following topics:
π Festival
π Traditional Dress
π² Traditional Food
π Traditional Dance
πΆ Folk Song or Music
ποΈ Historical Place
β° 0:45 β 0:50
π¬ Group Reflection: What Did You Like?
Open discussion for students to reflect and answer:
π βWhat surprised or inspired you about another culture?β
β° 0:50 β 1:00
π Closing and Whatβs Next?
Thank you message
What participants say
Jhansi Ravikumar
Noriko Matsubara
Amazed by insightful and well-prepared presentations from the fantastic students from India, Malaysia, and Bangladesh! Let's connect more :)