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Wk 3 UNIV Lesson PlanLesson Title in Syllabus: Writing Center (Short) Visit & StereotypesMaterials Needed (Who Will Provide):Stereotypes Power Point19 Copies of Strategies for Successful AdjustmentWC Appointment (see: )Lesson Component Title / FacilitatorDescriptionLearning Outcomes (Observable and Measurable)Assignments to Collect1) Mind Map #1: Part B and Cdue in class2) Involvement Fair Part A DueStudents will submit hard copies of both for grading.Opening (5 Min)Writing Center VisitFirst short visit by WC staff.Students will meet the new international support tutors.Primary ContentStereotypes PPTStereotypes PPT to define and unpack the topicStudents will recognize common examples of stereotyping.Primary ContentTransitions Part 2 Group ExerciseHave students number off 1 - 4. Ask each group to take out their copy of the Transition Activity Sheet and Venn Diagram and assign a topic to each group.Group 1 will discuss Gestures Some questions that may help this group consider this topic are below. In your culture and in American culture: How often are gestures used in casual conversations (Very Often - Not Often scale)? In professional conversations? What gestures are offensive? How is over gesturing viewed? Lack of gesturing?Group 2 will discuss Eye Contact ?Some questions that may help this group consider this topic are below. In your culture and in American culture: How is direct eye contact viewed? How much is too much? Are there people that you should not engage in eye contact with? If so, how is it viewed if you have eye contact with these people?Group 3 will discuss Food ?Some questions that may help this group consider this topic are below. In your culture and in American culture: What are common foods? How are portion sizes? How is getting seconds and thirds viewed? How is leaving uneaten food on your plate viewed?Group 4 will discuss Physical Appearance Some questions that may help this group consider this topic are below. In your culture and in American culture: What is considered well groomed (consider smell, hair, facial hair, etc.)? What is considered well dressed? How would someone with a lack of attention to their physical appearance be perceived? Students will work in groups to unpack one of these key cultural transition concepts.ClosingApplication DiscussionHand out the Strategies for Successful Transition sheets. Facilitate a whole group discussion about these strategies using the Venn Diagrams created in weeks 2 and 3 when appropriate. AssignmentsNoneStereotypes:WC VisitStereotypes: Define in PPT - ShawnaExamples: Hello KittyMore HarmfulWrite, Crumple, and Throw – Their Exp (In English or Mentor’s Language)Non-verbal communication Pt. 2 Group Work - ShanaApplication: Managing Stereotyping at Your Comfort Level - Shawna(Feedback from cultural centers.) ................
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