“Working toward intercultural competence through 21st century literacies: developing cross-cultural relationships and building global communities” Dr Dali Tan, NOVA Community College Elizabeth Barbour, Global SKILLs ILR Plenary session April 21, 2017
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“Working toward intercultural competence
through 21st century literacies:
developing cross-cultural relationships
and building global communities”
Dr Dali Tan, NOVA Community College
Elizabeth Barbour, Global SKILLs
ILR Plenary session
April 21, 2017
Presentation Goals:
Highlighting the Global SKILLs / NOVA Community College
collaborative Chinese language strategies Project
Working toward intercultural competence
Implementing 21st century literacies
Developing crosscultural relationships
Building global communities
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Working toward Intercultural Competence
US ED Framework for Developing Global and Cultural Competencies
to Advance
Equity, Excellence and Economic Competitiveness
** Today, more than ever, our students need to be equipped with the critical thinking, communications, socio-emotional and language skills to work collaboratively with their counterparts in the United States and all over the world. ** Understanding and appreciating other parts of the world, different religions, cultures, and points of view are essential elements of global and cultural competence.
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Framework for Developing Global and Cultural Competencies to Advance Equity, Excellence and Economic Competitiveness
From Early Learning To Careers
Early Learning Elementary Secondary Postsecondary
Collaboration and Communication
Emerging socio-emotional skill-building—focus on empathy, cooperation, and problem solving
Progressive socio-emotional skill-building—focus on empathy, perspective taking and conflict management
Strong socio-emotional and leadership skills—emphasis on multi-cultural understanding and working with diverse groups
Advanced socio-emotional and leadership skills , ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with people in cross- cultural settings
World and Heritage Languages
Developing language skills in English and other languages
Basic proficiency in at least one other language
Proficiency in at least one other language
Advanced proficiency —ability to work or study in at least one other language
Diverse Perspectives
Emerging global awareness through exposure to diverse cultures, histories, languages and perspectives
Deepening global awareness through continued exposure to diverse cultures, histories, languages and perspectives.
Deepening local and global knowledge and understanding, including through classes, projects, study abroad and virtual exchange
Highly developed ability to analyze and reflect on issues from diverse perspectives
Civic and Global Engagement
Growing awareness of community and institutions
Age-appropriate civic engagement and learning
Demonstrated ability to engage in key civic and global issues
Demonstrated ability for meaningful engagement in a wide range of civic and global issues and to be successful in one’s own discipline/specialty in a global context
Foundation of Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Understanding
Globally and Culturally Competent Individuals
Proficient in at least two languages;
Aware of differences that exist between cultures, open to diverse perspectives, and appreciative of insight gained through open cultural exchange;
Critical and creative thinkers, who can apply understanding of diverse cultures, beliefs, economies, technology and forms of government in order to work effectively in cross-cultural settings to address societal , environmental or entrepreneurial challenges;
Able to operate at a professional level in intercultural and international contexts and to continue to develop new skills and harness technology to support continued growth.
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Working toward Intercultural Competence
ACTFL
November 2016 statement of purpose :
“...We will continue to support educators and ensure that language
learners become linguistically and culturally competent to succeed in
the global economy and develop the ability to interact respectfully
with others both here in the U.S. and around the world.”