ZWIS
一節與眾不同的班會課
在當今全球化的時代，跨文化溝通能力已成爲每位學生不可或缺的技能。爲了幫助學生們更好地理解彼此，減少溝通中的小插曲，我校美高學部近日舉辦了一堂別開生面的班會課，主題爲“知彼解己，避免衝突”。
這堂課主打體驗性，讓學生們在歡樂中學習跨文化溝通。
In today's globalized era, cross-cultural communication skills have become an essential ability for every student. To help students better understand each other and reduce minor misunderstandings in communication, the ZWA Division recently held an innovative class meeting with the theme "Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood to Reduce Conflicts." This class focused on experiential learning, allowing students to learn cross-cultural communication in a joyful setting.
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部落分組與文化共創
Tribal Grouping and Cultural Co-Creation
一開始，教室就變成了一個充滿活力的“部落大會”。學生們被分成兩個“部落”。這兩個部落打招呼的方式截然不同。貓頭鷹部落“是一個以友好肢體接觸爲交流方式的羣體，成員之間通過輕拍肩膀來表示問候和友誼，但避免眼睛直視。而“海豚部落”則完全避免身體接觸，他們更傾向於使用語言或目光交流。學生每人抽取一張動物圖騰卡，迅速進入角色。
At the beginning, the classroom transformed into a lively "tribal gathering." Students were divided into two "tribes," each with a distinct way of greeting. The Owl Tribe was a group that communicated through friendly physical contact, with members greeting each other by gently patting shoulders and avoiding direct eye contact. In contrast, the Dolphin Tribe completely avoided physical contact, preferring to communicate through words or eye contact. Each student drew an animal totem card and quickly assumed their roles.
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接下來，部落領袖帶領大家進入“共創部落文化”環節。學生們熱烈討論着打招呼方式在部落文化中的特殊意義。是歷史的傳承，還是價值觀的體現？這種方式如何表達尊重與友好？甚至在日常生活中，它是否有助於建立更好的關係？這些問題激發了學生們的創意，也讓他們對自己的“部落文化”有了更深的理解。不過，老師賣了個關子，這些討論的結果暫時保密不公佈。
Next, the “tribal leaders” guided everyone into the "co-creating tribal culture" segment. Students enthusiastically discussed the special significance of greeting methods in tribal culture. Is it a legacy of history or a reflection of values? How does this method express respect and friendliness? Does it even help build better relationships in daily life? These questions sparked students' creativity and deepened their understanding of their own "tribal culture." However, the teacher kept the results of these discussions a secret for the time being.
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模擬相遇與衝突討論
Simulated Encounters and Conflict Discussion
接下來，教室變成了一個模擬的“文化交流場”。兩個部落的同學在教室中自由走動，模擬相遇的情境。果不其然，課堂上出現了一些有趣的“文化衝突”和誤解。這爲接下來的討論環節提供了豐富的素材。
學生們積極參與，分享由於文化差異帶來哪些交流不暢，他們的感受如何，並嘗試分析交流中衝突和誤解的原因，探討如何通過更好的理解來避免這些問題。
Next, the classroom transformed into a simulated "cultural exchange arena." Students from the two tribes moved freely around the classroom, simulating encounter scenarios. As expected, some interesting "cultural conflicts" and misunderstandings arose during the class. This provided rich material for the discussion session. Students actively participated, sharing instances of communication breakdowns due to cultural differences, expressing their feelings, and attempting to analyze the causes of conflicts and misunderstandings in communication. They also explored how better understanding could help avoid these issues.
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視頻學習與反思
Video Learning and Reflection
reflection
爲了進一步加深理解，學生們觀看了一個視頻“How miscommunication happens”。這個視頻講解了溝通中誤解產生的可能因素。對於避免誤解的方法，視頻中提到的其中一個要點是“take time to understand as you try to be understood”（知彼解己）。
此時，老師請出了兩位部落領袖，讓他們展示並解釋各自部落打招呼方式截然不同的原因。原來，這些看似簡單的動作背後，竟有如此深刻的文化背景和意義。如果能在相遇前就花時間來了解對方的文化和想法，或許可以避免不必要的衝突。
To further deepen their understanding, students watched a video titled "How Miscommunication Happens." This video explained the potential factors that lead to misunderstandings in communication. One of the key points mentioned in the video for avoiding misunderstandings was "take time to understand as you try to be understood." At this moment, the teacher invited the two tribal leaders to demonstrate and explain the reasons behind their tribes' distinctly different greeting methods. It turned out that these seemingly simple actions had profound cultural backgrounds and meanings. If time is taken to understand each other's culture and perspectives before an encounter, unnecessary conflicts might be avoided.
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老师设计的“帮助学生反思误解发生原因”的反思单
中黃教育集團和中黃港澳子弟學校致力於培養具備全球勝任力的人才。在這個日益全球化的世界中，能夠理解和適應不同文化背景的人才顯得尤爲重要。跨文化溝通的核心在於知彼解己，通過這樣的跨文化體驗活動，學生們不僅能夠初步理解世界的多樣性，提升跨文化溝通技巧，還能爲日常人際交往以及青春期孩子在相處中化解矛盾帶來新的思路。通過理解和尊重不同文化背景，學生們能夠更好地處理彼此之間的分歧，建立更加和諧的人際關係。這些能力將幫助他們在未來的國際化環境中游刃有餘。
The ZWIE Group and ZWIS are dedicated to cultivating globally competent talents. In this increasingly globalized world, it is particularly important to have individuals who can understand and adapt to different cultural backgrounds. The core of cross-cultural communication lies in understanding others before being understood. Through such cross-cultural experiential activities, students can not only gain an initial understanding of the world's diversity and enhance their cross-cultural communication skills but also bring new perspectives to resolving conflicts in daily interactions and among adolescents. By understanding and respecting different cultural backgrounds, students can better manage disagreements and establish more harmonious interpersonal relationships. These abilities will enable them to navigate future international environments with ease.
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*Note: 本堂班会课的设计灵感来源于英国华威大学“Intercultural Awareness”校园培训项目。
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