Manual of Structured Experiences for Cross-Cultural Learning

by William H. Weeks (Editor), Richard W. Brislin, Paul B. Peterson

Basic collection of cross-cultural education materialsThis book consists of a collection of fifty-nine exercises that have been used successfully in training programs and classrooms and are designed to stimulate learning and interaction in multicultural groups. Each activity has clearly stated objectives and easy-to-follow instructions. The exercises are divided into nine participant introduction and initial group experience, dynamics of communication, clarification of values, identification of roles, group process, recognition of feelings and attitudes, community interaction, brainstorming tasks and problems, and multiple objectives. Included are such classic exercises as the Parable (alligator/crocodile river), implicit assumptions exercise (cultural assumptions and values), the fish bowl, moon survival, the lump sum simulation, and force field analysis along with a variety of other case studies, critical incidents, role plays, checklists, simulations, self-discovery tests, community explorations, group observation activities.

117 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1986