Lesson Plan
Passport to Culture Session 1
Students will identify and reflect on cultural norms and adaptation strategies by sharing personal experiences and role-playing real-world scenarios.
Building cultural awareness and empathy prepares students for success in diverse environments, such as studying abroad, fostering open-mindedness and effective communication.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Cultural Reflection Pair Share
10 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Role-Play Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Debrief and Whole-Class Reflection
10 minutes
Discussion
Activity
Lesson Plan
Culture Shock Session 1
Students will identify common cultural challenges in university settings abroad and practice respectful adaptation strategies through a warm-up, guided discussion, scenario role-plays, a bingo game, and reflective wrap-up.
Preparing for life in multicultural university environments builds cultural awareness, empathy, and resilience—key skills for thriving academically and socially when studying abroad.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Culture Mapping
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Discussion
8 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Role-Play Activity
12 minutes
Step 4
Game: Cultural Adaptation Bingo
10 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up Reflection
5 minutes
Game
Warm Up
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Culture Shock Session 2
Students will deepen their understanding of cultural adaptation by analyzing specific multicultural university scenarios, collaboratively generating strategies across key domains, and creating personalized action plans to thrive abroad.
This session helps students synthesize insights from Session 1 into practical solutions, ensures they can navigate real-world challenges in academics, social settings, and daily life, and empowers them with a clear, personalized roadmap.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Strategy Preview
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Domain Carousel
8 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Case Study Application
12 minutes
Step 4
Game: Adaptation Quiz Show
10 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up: Personal Action Plan
5 minutes
Quiz
Cultural Adaptation Quiz
Worksheet
