Creating a Group Activity for Foreign Exchange Students

Creating a Group Activity for Foreign Exchange Students

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to create a two-hour group activity for foreign exchange students.

Make sure to emphasize the importance of group work and cultural sensitivity when creating the activity.

What are some challenges when preparing an activity for foreign exchange students?

Understanding the Students

Consider the age range of the students and their interests when choosing the activity.

Have a class discussion about what kind of activities the students enjoy and what they think the foreign exchange students might enjoy.

Cultural Sensitivity

Be mindful of the cultural backgrounds of the foreign exchange students when creating the activity.

Discuss cultural differences and have the students brainstorm ideas for activities that are inclusive and respectful of all cultures.

Brainstorming

Divide the class into small groups and have them brainstorm activity ideas.

Provide each group with a list of criteria that the activity must meet (e.g. duration, group size, inclusivity, etc.).

Choosing the Activity

Have each group present their activity idea and choose the best one.

Encourage the students to provide constructive feedback to each other and to choose an activity that meets all the criteria.

Preparing the Activity

Assign tasks to each student and make sure everyone is on the same page.

Provide a timeline for the preparations and make sure everyone understands their role in the activity.

Executing the Activity

Make sure everything is set up for the activity and that everyone is participating.

Observe the activity and provide guidance if necessary. Encourage the students to be inclusive and respectful of all participants.

Debriefing

Have a class discussion about the activity and what the students learned.

Encourage the students to reflect on what they learned about themselves and about other cultures through the activity.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.