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IDS 105 Project Template Cultural Awareness Guidebook

Identify your chosen scenario.

Scenario 1 – School: Conflict #3 – Determining priorities

Part One: Social Justice (Complete this section in Module Two.)

1. Explain the difference between justice, fairness, and equality in the scenario.

In the scenario, justice refers to the fairness and equity in the distribution of resources and opportunities. It involves ensuring that students needs and circumstances are considered. Fairness would mean that the academic advisor would find a resolution that acknowledges the student’s need to work while also acknowledging the academic challenges. Equality in this scenario would imply that the student is provided with equal opportunities and support as other students. However, equity in this scenario would mean that the student is given resources and the help they need to cater their own circumstances.

2. Describe how bias can influence your perception of social justice in the scenario.

Bias can influence our perception of social justice. The academic advisor may not understand the financial constraints the student is facing and therefore suggested that the student leave their part-time job. Some students don’t the luxury to be able to focus on just school and extracurricular activities due to financial circumstances. It is important for the academic advisor to challenge their bias for the student to receive a fair and just solution according to their circumstance.

3. Describe how different narratives in society can impact your perception of social justice.

Different narratives in society can impact our perception of social justice in many ways. These narratives can be cultural and economic which can shape how individuals view the student’s situation and the solution. The cultural background of the academic advisor and student can impact their perspectives on work, education, and financial responsibility. With different cultural background comes different obligations.

4. Describe the core principles of social justice in the scenario.

The five core principles of social justice are access to resources, equity, participation, diversity, and human rights. In this scenario access to resources plays a crucial role in the student’s ability to navigate through their academic and personal challenges. The student doesn’t have the luxury of leaving their part-time job as the academic advisor advised and may not have access to the financial resources they need.

Part Two: Intercultural Communication and Collaboration

1. Describe how you would demonstrate cultural fluency in the scenario. (Complete this section in Module Three.)

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2. Describe how cultural fluency benefits your self-awareness. (Complete this section in Module Three.)

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3. Describe how an awareness of other cultures can benefit interpersonal communication with people in the scenario. (Complete this section in Module Four.)

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4. Describe how exposure to diverse backgrounds can positively influence communication in the scenario. (Complete this section in Module Four.)

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5. Explain why an awareness of diversity is beneficial to collaboration in the scenario. (Complete this section in Module Four.)

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Part Three: Communication Strategies to Navigate Conflict (Complete this section in Module Five.)

1. Describe the components of the conflict represented in the scenario.

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2. Describe different interpersonal communication strategies that can be used in conflict resolution.

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3. Choose an appropriate communication strategy you would employ in the scenario. Include an explanation of why you chose that communication strategy.

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4. Describe the potential challenges of communication in the scenario.

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5. Describe the benefits and challenges of using restorative practices to navigate the conflict in the scenario.

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Sources

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Directions

Based on your chosen scenario, respond to each part of the project, listed below, using the Project Template, which is linked in the What to Submit section. Each scenario will require you to demonstrate your understanding of social justice, the benefits of intercultural collaboration and communication, and interpersonal communication strategies to navigate conflict. You will use the Scenario Profiles, linked in the Supporting Materials section, to support your work on the project. The Scenario Profiles document contains descriptions of the potential conflicts for each scenario.

Specifically, you must address the following:

Part One: Social Justice

In this section, you will provide a general introduction related to social justice to your guidebook. Address the following criteria in Part One.

· Explain the difference between justice, fairness, and equality in the scenario.

· Describe how bias can influence your perception of social justice in the scenario.

· Describe how different narratives in society can impact your perception of social justice.

· Describe the core principles of social justice in the scenario.

Part Two: Intercultural Communication and Collaboration

In this section, you will describe the benefits of intercultural communication and collaboration in the scenario. Address the following criteria in Part Two.

· Describe how you would demonstrate cultural fluency in the scenario.

· Describe how cultural fluency benefits your self-awareness.

· Describe how an awareness of other cultures can benefit interpersonal communication with people in the scenario.

· Describe how exposure to diverse backgrounds can positively influence communication in the scenario.

· Explain why an awareness of diversity is beneficial to collaboration in the scenario.

Part Three: Communication Strategies to Navigate Conflict

In this section, you will apply the concepts you shared in Parts One and Two to describe strategies you will use to navigate the conflict represented in the scenario. Address the following criteria in Part Three.

· Describe the components of the conflict represented in the scenario.

· Describe different interpersonal communication strategies that can be used in conflict resolution.

· Choose an appropriate communication strategy you would employ in the scenario. Include an explanation of why you chose that communication strategy.

· Describe the potential challenges of communication in the scenario.

· Describe the benefits and challenges of using restorative practices to navigate the conflict in the scenario.

What to Submit

To complete this project, you must submit the following:

Submit the completed Project Template as a 3-to-5-page Microsoft Word document. No sources are required. Although Brightspace allows the addition of video notes in assignment submissions, you may not use the Video Note tool to complete this assignment.

Scenario - School

Extended Scenario from Project Guidelines and Rubric You are interacting with a diverse group of peers this term who come from different cultures, socioeconomic statuses, ability levels, learning styles, career goals, and more. You are tasked with creating a guidebook that details the importance of social justice, cultural awareness, and communication strategies in the school setting. Your guidebook will begin by introducing the concepts of social justice in relation to the school setting. Then, it will describe how having an awareness of culture and diversity can positively impact communication and collaboration in school. Finally, it will model how to navigate one of the following conflicts by applying interpersonal communication strategies and restorative practices. Your guidebook will be passed down to new students.

Conflict #3 – Determining priorities

You are a first-year college student and are feeling overwhelmed by the demands of the coursework, extracurricular activities, and your part-time job. You have a lot of assignments and projects due in the coming weeks, and you are finding it difficult to balance everything while still maintaining a healthy lifestyle and social life. Your close friend recommended that you meet with your academic advisor. Your academic advisor is from a different culture than you and suggests that you leave your part-time job. However, you need the job to help pay for college tuition and to remain in college.