Two assignments relate two each other social science Culture awareness !
Intercultural Competency Portfolio
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Rationale
Promote attention to experiences
Capture learning as it happens
Pull together meaningful experiences
Demonstrate proficiency of the five cultural competencies and course objectives
Document evidence of intercultural growth
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Overview
Ongoing semester-long project
Minimum of 20 entries
Entries collected twice, mid-point and end of semester
Entries must be a minimum of 250 words
Each entry prefaced by a proficiency statement
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Requirements
One (1) entry Summarizing your learning on the tutoring experience
One (1) Journal Article Summary
One (1) Critical Moment
Two (2) Current Events
One (1) Parent/Grandparent Interview
One (1) Reflection on Critical Incident Questionnaire (CIQ)
One (1) IDI Pretest/Posttest Reflection
Final Entry (Overall Reflection on Experience)
Optional 3 Entries (minimum)
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Proficiency Statement
Each entry preceded by a proficiency statement
Statement clearly notes which competency area and course objective the entry fulfills
Provides justification for how the entry demonstrates growth
Consider highlighting changes in perception, attitudes, behaviors, etc.
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Proficiency Statement Example
I am submitting this reflection as evidence that I have developed a greater self-awareness as well as mastered course objective #1, Ways in which cultural and other background factors affect perceptions and feelings and the expression of these qualities including teaching and learning. This reflection illustrates how my thinking has shifted throughout the semester. The artifact shows how my thinking has shifted from ethnocentric to ethnorelative as I……..Prior to this class, I used to (think, feel, be)…..Having experienced this class, I can now (see, do, empathize, etc). As you explore the evidence below, you will notice how I was able to develop these competencies through my experience reflecting on my identity as par of my ideological deconstruction paper (for example).
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Field Experience Reflection
Reflect on your experience tutoring
Note what you noticed about the student
Note what you noticed about yourself
Indicate how this experience helped you to apply what you learned.
12 required entries
-1
11 left
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Journal Article Summaries
Reputable Academic Journal Related To Your Major
Topic must relate to the learning modules
Summarize major arguments/findings
Offer personal insights on the article
Highlight knowledge gained and implications for your future career
12 required entries
- 1 + 1 = 2
10 left
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Critical Moments
Describe moment of cultural differences/conflicts that you observe
Focus on the cultural aspect
Note how course concepts apply to the situation
You might consider creating some situations
12 required entries
2 + 1 = 3
9 left
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Current Events
Attend campus or community diversity events
Reflect on how event furthers or contributes to your intercultural growth
Guests speakers, recent movies (not previously viewed) may be included
12 required entries
3+2 = 5
7 left
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Parent/Grandparent Interview
Guardian may also be interviewed
Focus interview on understanding ideologies
Opportunity to have a Critical Conversation
“Seek first to understand, then to be understood”
12 required entries
5 +1 = 6
6 left
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Reflection on Lesson’s Learned
Read your comments on the CIQ’s for semester
Summarize your responses
Note what you learned about yourself
Describe areas for future growth and development
12 required entries
6+1= 7
5 left
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IDI Pretest/Posttest Reflection
Reflect on Your Perceived Pretest Orientation
Speculate Where you Think You Are
Compare and contrast Pre/post Results
Note goals for future intercultural growth and development
12 required entries
7 +1= 8
4 left
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Additional Entries
Three (3) additional entries
Select reflections that illustrate your intercultural growth
Document how you are growing as an interculturally competent individual
Forums or any assignment from course may be used
12 required entries
8+ 3 = 11
1 left
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Final Entry
Describe your overall learning this semester
Highlight particular events or experiences you found meaningful, challenging, confusing, etc.
Note a brief action plan for future growth
State any recommendations for future course changes
12 required entries
11+1= 12
Min. Requirements Met
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Additional Requirements
Assignment submitted electronically via ACE
Mid-point review (6 entries minimum)
Each entry must be numbered
Must demonstrate growth in each competency area
Entries can meet more than one competency area
File must be “Your Name Cultural Competency Portfolio”
Must include a proficiency statement
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More Information
See Rubric and Assignment Description under the Assignment link for more information
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