4-steps in detail!

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​1. Decide topic of workshop:

The intercultural workshops at Jiran are an important component to this program. These workshops will aid in the learning of both the students and the families participating in the program. The chosen topic should be something specific to a certain culture within a certain region. In order to create an effective workshop that is fun, engaging, and educational for everyone, the topic should be relevant and interesting to the participants. 

 

Some examples may include:​

• Slang/Colloquialisms in Arabic/English

• Marriage in the Modern Middle East

• National Foods in X country

• Musical instruments in X country

• Cultural games in the Middle East 

 

2. Set goals of the workshop

The goals of your workshop should be for your audience to learn a new cultural aspect of one another's culture. What do you want your audience to learn from your workshop? The workshop should have 1-3 specific goals. 
 

Some examples may include: ​

• The audience will learn basic colloquial phrases and participate in activities using these words and phrases

• People will learn about national dishes in Jordan

• Participants will learn about the most popular types of music in Saudi Arabia

• The audience will learn and play different games played in the Middle East  

 

3. Plan and schedule for 1-2 hour workshop

This format may vary depending on the focus of your workshop. Below you will find an outline of some important points about what you might include. The time spent on each activity and portion of the presentation is up to you! Please click here to see the workshop template.

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Example Format:

(1.5 hour workshop) ​

• Welcome & Introductions (10 minutes) 

• Icebreakers (20 minutes) 

• Presentation (30 minutes)

• Group activities (15 minutes)

• Debriefing/conclusion/group discussion (15 minutes)

 

4. Support/Logistics (materials, classroom setup, etc.) 

Will you need a computer for your workshop? A projector? Printed handouts? Speakers for music or sound if you are playing videos? These are all examples of logistical details you will need to remember for your workshop.

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Things to think about:

• Technology (laptop, projector, adaptors)

• Materials (printed worksheets, activity materials) 

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*NOTE: BE SURE TO REVIEW ALL OF YOUR WORK BEFORE YOUR WORKSHOP!!!*

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