CT Career Readiness
Global and Intercultural Fluency
The student values, respects and learns from diverse groups of people.
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Understanding Global and Intercultural Fluency
Picture yourself as a world traveler, even if you never leave your hometown. Global and intercultural fluency is like having a passport to understanding and appreciating people from all sorts of backgrounds and cultures. It means you not only value and respect everyone's unique culture, but you also enjoy learning from them.
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Why is Cultural Fluency Important
In our big, wide world, you'll meet people from many different places, with different ways of living and thinking. By understanding and respecting these differences, you can work better with others, make new friends, and be a more informed and caring person.
How to Develop Global and Intercultural Fluency
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Want to become a cultural explorer? Here's how you can dive into the exciting world of global and intercultural fluency:
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Learn About Cultures: Read, watch, and listen to stories from around the world.
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Show Respect: Treat everyone's culture and beliefs with respect.
3. Solve Problems: Help others understand and respect different cultures.
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Teach Others: Start conversations about culture and encourage others to share.
By learning about cultures, showing respect, staying open-minded, promoting awareness, and leading the way, you're on a fantastic journey to becoming a true world citizen, ready to connect and thrive in our diverse world!
Global and Intercultural Fluency in Action
Let's see what cultural fluency looks like in everyday life:
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Culturally Fluent Action
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In a Diverse Classroom |
Learning about and celebrating cultural holidays and traditions from around the world.
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| Working on a Group Project | Being open to different ideas and ways of working that your classmates from other cultures might have. |
Watching Global News |
Showing interest in and discussing world events and how they affect different people.
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| Leading a Club or Team | Encouraging everyone to share their backgrounds and learn from each other. |
Embracing a World of Differences
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Being globally and interculturally fluent isn't just about knowing facts about different countries. It's about connecting with people heart-to-heart. It helps you see the world through others' eyes and makes you a more understanding, compassionate person. So, dive into learning about the world's cultures, and watch how your world grows bigger and more exciting!