Enhancing Your Cultural Intelligence: Navigating Cultural Differences for Intercultural Success
Workshop on Cultural Intelligence in the Classroom (2 hours)
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Location: Hybrid | OIA Boardroom, 101 Gilmour Hall & Virtual
Zoom Link: https://mcmaster.zoom.us/j/92624253353 (Meeting ID: 926 2425 3353 | Passcode: 040485)
In today’s increasingly multicultural classrooms, the ability to connect and engage across cultural boundaries is crucial for fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment. This 2-hour workshop is designed specifically for McMaster faculty, equipping you with the tools to enhance your Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and facilitate effective collaboration and learning among diverse student groups.
Through interactive activities and guided reflections, you will deepen your understanding of cultural values, beliefs, and communication styles. This workshop will enable you to create more inclusive learning spaces, better support your students’ diverse needs, and skillfully navigate the complexities of intercultural dynamics in both local and global contexts.
Key Takeaways:
- Core components of Cultural Intelligence (CQ): Drive, Knowledge, Strategy, and Action
- Understanding how culture shapes communication and group dynamics
- Practical strategies for fostering collaboration and inclusion in multicultural classrooms
Join us to explore how developing your CQ can enhance both your teaching practice and your students’ intercultural learning experience.
Preparatory Questions for Faculty and Staff
Identifying Intercultural Challenges:
What are the most significant intercultural challenges you currently face in your role, especially related to supporting students from diverse backgrounds and experiences, in global classrooms or studying abroad?
Setting Expectations for the Workshop:
What are you hoping to gain from this workshop to better navigate intercultural interactions and support your students/global audience?
Current Strategies and Tools:
What strategies or tools are you currently using to address intercultural challenges and support yourself as well as your students in international contexts? How effective have you found these tools to be?
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