Personal reflection #5

What did I Learn in this Course?

In this course I learned new different vocabulary words like stereotyping, bias, multiculturalism, salad bowl and mainly about  cultures in different countries. I have learned that i should treat all people form any culture the same so that I don't make them feel that I am superior  to them but to treat them equally. I have learned about how some countries are culturally diverse, you will find cultures trying to communicate with other cultures and that you will find in it so many racist problems and fights. I learned that culture diversity teaches us not to stereotype people you deal with in your life. Finally, the last thing I learned was about gap year, which is a year that some people take between graduating from high school and attending university to see different cultures.

Portfolio #7

Obama and Cultural Diversity

Watch this video.

How many aspects of cultural diversity/ i.e. different groups or types of people does he mention in his speech? 
Give the main points of his speech and post it on your blog as portfolio exercise #7.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-20233064

How many different types of people does he call on to work together?

He mentioned black and white , Asian, Native American, Spanish,  straight, gay, able and disable

* to show people  that when they are all together they

will be stronger

portfolio exercise 5

Goal 2 Adverse Reactions to 

Diversity – 2012 - Semester

With a partner, please answer the following. You may use internet resources to help you.

1.      Define:

a. Stereotyping : judging  someone without knowing him / judging entire group of people based on what some of them may do.
 
b. Prejudice : your feeling toward  individuals based on group of perceptions.
c. Bias : not neutral .
 
d. Discrimination : Any action that denies opportunities to a person on the basis of their race, gender, age, religion .

2.      Give an example of each term

a. Stereotyping : All  sudanis are lazy

b. Prejudice :i dont want to work with this guy he will let me do all the work alone.
c. Bias :  I will help him and give him a good grades because he is my friend .
 
d. Discrimination :dominant white against black .

Watch  Class Divided

ü Understanding

With partners, answer the following:

1.      Where, when and with whom did this experiment take place? 1969 , in the USA  , public school with 3rd graders .

2.      Describe the experiment.  Blue eyes people are better than brown eyes they were treated differently then they exchanged the experiment

3.      What were the results? 1st experiment : brown eyes felt insulted . 2nd experiment : blue eyes felt the same when they exchanged the experiment . 

4.      How successful do you believe it was? they felt happy when they knew that respecting others is better than judging them by color .

Reflection N.4

Gap Years

 

 

Many people do not realize the importance of gap years and think they are a waste of time but in fact, gap years have many benefits and advanteges. Some of these benifits are learning and aquiring the knowledge of other cultures by travelling and exploring other countries. The other reason is that people who take a gap year oftenly travel outside to gain experience and some other skills for college or work. Citizens of the UAE often take gap years for granted and think it is a waste of time. I personally would love to take a gap year so that I could have the oppurtunity to travel to france so that I could experience the art of cooking and to have a look at one of the world's wonders, the Eiffel Tower. Also, the UAE  has many strong connections with the foreign country of Cambodia. Most of them are economy, trade and natural resources but the most important is education. Many of the UAE's important schools and ministries send their tutors to teach and help the youth in Cambodia so that they could get familiar with the modern world.

shock reflection-personal reflection number 3

When I was in high school, something sad happened to me. My friends saw me as an old man because of my beard and my height. The first time they saw me, they thought I was a father of someone in school. When they knew that it was genetic, they started making fun of me and of my looks. They thought it was funny but from inside, it made me feel lonely, sad and disappointed. I thought by moving to a new school I would gain new friends but I was wrong. I stayed lonely and sad for some time and one day when I came home; my father asked me if there is something wrong with me. I told him that the students in school are making fun of me and my looks. He answered simply: “ignore them, they are jealous of you because you represent a real man with good intentions and the will to study without feeling bad.” When I went to school the next day, I asked them the reason to why they were making fun of me and they answered that I was a tall, bearded guy but with a good mind. I told them that God made me the way I am and I cannot do a thing to change it and if you cannot accept me for who I am, then please leave me alone for what you are doing is annoying me and making me feel sad and disturbed. They apologized to me and started befriending me and never made fun of me from that day.

Personal Conduct-Vocab Portfolio Exercise No.4

Diversity and Personal Conduct – vocabulary

Find the definition OR synonym  of each of the words:           

1.   Civility / civilized : having a high state of culture and social development

2.   Acknowledge: To admit the existence, reality, or truth of.

3.   Inclusive / inclusion: the act of including or the state of being included

4.   Respect: To feel or show deferential regard for

5.   Apology: An acknowledgment expressing regret or asking pardon for a fault or offense

6.   Consideration: A factor to be considered in forming a judgment or decision

7.   Behavior: The manner in which one behaves

8.   Responsibility: The state, quality, or fact of being responsible

9.   Attention (pay): Concentration of the mental powers upon an object; a close or careful observing or listening

10.               Tolerance: The capacity for or the practice of recognizing and respecting the beliefs or practices of others

11.               Attitude (positive): A state of mind or a feeling; disposition

12.               Conduct: To direct the course of; manage or control.

13.               Politeness : Marked by or showing consideration for others, tact, and observance of accepted social usage

14.               Constructive (comment): Serving to improve or advance; helpful

15.               Kindness: The quality or state of being kind

Cultural diversity - portfolio excersise No.2

 

Introduction to Diversity - Portfolio exercise #1

With a partner, research on the internet to find the following information include your sources.

UAE Demographics:

Ethnic Groups	Percentage	Year	Source
Emirati	19%	2012	www.indexmundi.com
South Asians	50%	2012	www.indexmundi.com
East Asians & westerners	8%	2012	www.inderxmundi.com
Other Arabs & Iranians	30-40%	2012	www.indexmundi.com

 

Religions	Percentage	Year	Source
Islam	57%	2010	www.looklex.com
Hinduism	15%	2010	www.looklex.com
christianity	9%	2010	www.looklex.com
Buddism	5%	2010	www.looklex.com
Other	4%	2010	www.looklex.com

1.Write a definition of cultural diversity in your own words.

hIts the quality of different cultures that live in a certain country

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2.Give examples of cultural diversity in Abu Dhabi (Places of worship, organizations, etc.

11. Sheikh zayed mosque

22. Arabs evangelical church

33. Saint george orthodox church

44. Erangilecal community church