WORKSHEET 1 — Communication and Cultural Awareness

General objective

Develop the ability to understand and adapt to cultural and language patterns, particularly nonverbal communication, in English, enabling effective and culturally sensitive communication in diverse contexts.

Learning objective

Students can identify and interpret nonverbal cues and cultural patterns in English and apply this understanding to communicate effectively and respectfully in various cultural contexts, such as business, social interactions, and academic settings.

Descriptor

Identify and understand a variety of means of communication and their cultural significance while developing interpersonal skills and respect for others.

Performance indicators

• Demonstrate the ability to recognize and appropriately respond to nonverbal cues, such as body language, facial expressions, and gestures, in English-speaking contexts.
• Exhibit cultural sensitivity by adapting communication styles and behaviors when interacting with people from different cultural backgrounds, both in written and spoken English.
• Engage in cross-cultural social interactions in English with fluency and demonstrate respect for cultural norms and customs.
• Utilize nonverbal communication effectively in English to convey empathy, active listening, and engagement in various professional and personal settings.

STUDENT'S GUIDE / Superior — p. 5

Diagrama 1

Estructura curricular de la Worksheet 1.

flowchart TD
  GO[General objective: understand & adapt to cultural and language patterns] --> LO[Learning objective: identify nonverbal cues in cultural contexts]
  LO --> D[Descriptor: variety of means of communication + interpersonal skills]
  D --> PI1[Recognize body language, facial expressions, gestures]
  D --> PI2[Cultural sensitivity in styles & behaviors]
  D --> PI3[Cross-cultural interactions with respect]
  D --> PI4[Use nonverbal communication: empathy & active listening]

Tablas

Glosario

• nonverbal communication: Transmisión de mensajes sin palabras: gestos, posturas, expresiones faciales y contacto visual.
• cultural awareness: Conciencia y respeto por las diferencias culturales propias y de los demás.
• body language: Lenguaje corporal: postura, movimientos y proximidad.
• cultural sensitivity: Capacidad de adaptar el comportamiento a normas culturales distintas a las propias.
• fluency: Fluidez: capacidad de comunicarse con naturalidad y sin interrupciones.