These videos are part of the Globalization in Education video series, which includes Developing Intercultural Sensitivity, An Analysis of Intercultural Training Methods, The Use of Instruments in Cross-Cultural Training, and Non-Verbal Cues. This series of videos examines the background of the use, purpose, and types of instruments (surveys) that may be used to promote and enhance the assimilation of intercultural competence.
The five videos introduce those components are studying the survey for the cultural education training. It displays on the link for 2 minutes each—the alignments of describing the questions in education.
Type of Material:
Presentation
Recommended Uses:
Each video offers a variety of instruments in the organizational and personal dimensions of analyzing intercultural training. The material can be used by organizations or individuals interested in understanding the dynamics among their employees or students, in case used by teachers in a variety of ways:
Lecture Supplement: Use videos to reinforce key intercultural competence concepts covered in lectures or readings.
Discussion Starters: Show videos to initiate class discussions about real-world applications of intercultural competence in education.
Self-Assessment & Reflection: Encourage students to watch videos and reflect on their own cultural awareness and biases.
Case Study Analysis: Assign videos as case studies where students analyze intercultural interactions and propose effective communication strategies.
Online Learning Engagement: Incorporate videos into online learning modules to provide multimedia-based instruction in an asynchronous format.
Technical Requirements:
Users need reliable internet
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The major learning goals are
Understand Intercultural Competence: Define and explain the key components of intercultural competence within the context of globalization in education.
Identify Cultural Dimensions: Recognize and analyze various cultural dimensions that influence communication and interaction in diverse educational settings.
Develop Self-Awareness: Assess one's own cultural perspectives, biases, and openness to different worldviews using established instruments.
Apply Assessment Tools: Utilize both quantitative (e.g., Intercultural Development Inventory) and qualitative (e.g., scenario-based assessments) methods to evaluate intercultural competence.
Enhance Communication Strategies: Develop strategies to improve cross-cultural communication and engagement in educational environments.
Target Student Population:
High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
The material would be recommended to be used by people interested in management topics such as:
Introduction of diversity and equitable training programs.
Intercultural survey program of mathematical strategic implementation.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The resource provides a comprehensive overview of intercultural competence within the context of globalization in education. It effectively addresses the significance of cultural competence, highlighting essential characteristics such as ambiguity tolerance, openness, flexibility, emotional stability, motivation, empathy, metacommunicative competence, and polycentrism. The inclusion of both quantitative and qualitative assessment instruments, such as the Intercultural Development Inventory and scenario-based assessments, offers valuable tools for educators and learners to evaluate intercultural competence.
Enterprises, business administrators teachers, and other individuals will find this material useful. Thorough analysis can be made after the administration of these surveys.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Potential users can select varied instruments in different areas such as: organizational assessments and personal assessments.
This resource is well-structured to facilitate learning about intercultural competence in an educational context. It provides a balance of theoretical concepts and practical applications, making it a valuable tool for various stages of the learning process.
Learning Objectives: The material clearly defines key learning objectives related to intercultural competence, helping students develop an awareness of cultural perspectives and assessment methodologies.
Student Outcomes: After engaging with the material, students should be able to analyze and assess intercultural competence using different instruments, apply cultural awareness strategies, and improve communication in diverse educational settings.
Stages in Learning Process: The resource can be used at multiple stages, including:
Introduction: As a foundational resource to introduce intercultural competence concepts.
Application: For students to engage with case studies, self-assessments, and discussions.
Reflection & Analysis: Encouraging students to critically evaluate their intercultural skills.
Target Learners: The material is suited for undergraduate and graduate students in education, international studies, or any field requiring cross-cultural interaction. It also benefits faculty seeking to incorporate intercultural competence into their pedagogy.
Curriculum Integration: The content can be easily integrated into various curricula, whether as a standalone module on globalization in education or as a supplementary resource in courses focusing on diversity, communication, or international education.
Teaching-Learning Versatility: The material is adaptable for different teaching approaches, including asynchronous learning, in-class discussions, and interactive assignments.
Assignment Development: Educators can easily create structured assignments using the provided materials, such as reflective essays, case study analyses, and intercultural competence self-assessments.
Concerns:
N/A
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The site is user-friendly and accessible for both instructors and students, though some aspects of accessibility and navigation could be further enhanced.
Navigation & Layout: The site is logically structured, with clear headings and labeled links rather than raw URLs, making it easy for users to locate key information.
Color & Contrast: The text has appropriate contrast, ensuring readability, though reliance on color for emphasis should be minimized for accessibility compliance.
Text Size & Readability: The text is adequately sized (10-point or higher), making it comfortable to read.
Graphics & Multimedia:
Images are used effectively
User Experience:
Users can easily return to previous sections.
The resource provides sufficient feedback for user interactions, helping learners track their progress.
No significant technical support or external documentation is needed to navigate the site successfully.
Concerns:
Images are used effectively, but it is unclear if all images contain ALT tags for screen reader compatibility.
Captions for videos should include proper punctuation and capitalization for clarity.
Captions are provided only in English.
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