-Cultural Diversity : A Personal Perspective

Context:

Reflective writing is evidence of reflective thinking, and is a process where you can learn from your experiences. In particular, the reflective journal assessment in this subject supports you to explore and articulate your intercultural learning and its relevance to your personal, social and professional life. 

You will complete three reflective journal entries for this subject. For each journal entry, write at least 1000 words, drawing specifically from the subject’s learning resources and your own independent research (please indicate by using APA referencing). For each journal entry, you are required to:

Write a reflective piece that highlights your learning arising from your engagement with the subject’s resources and learning activities.

• You are encouraged to connect the key concepts/ideas from the subject to your experiences, prior knowledge, background or workplace.

• Effectively communicate your ideas and perspectives to demonstrate your learning (referring to authors using APA referencing).

• Articulate the significance of your learning (why it matters).

• Identify how you can use your learning, especially in relation to personal, social and professional contexts.

The following questions can assist you in structuring your reflective writing.

• What have I learnt?

• What were my initial reactions to the learning resources and activities?

• What have I found most interesting or surprising from the modules? Why?

• How does my new learning fit with existing knowledge and experiences?

• How have my ideas changed as a result of learning?

Reflective Outcomes

1.Reflect upon, identify and articulate the importance of cultural awareness and understanding of intercultural competence

2. Explain and apply a range of theories needed to successfully live together in a culturally diverse world.

3. Identify and apply skills in mindfulness and critical reflection and awareness that supports your own development of intercultural competence.

5. Communicate orally and in writing an awareness and understanding of intercultural competence. 

• What else do I need to learn?

• How does my learning contribute to my personal, social and professional development?

• How will my learning influence my future behaviour or practices?