Five Rs of Culture Change, The

Subgroup Size

Small Group

Duration

1 hour

External Cost

No

Source

Berardo, K. (2012). Framework: The 5Rs of culture change. In K. Berardo & D. K. Deardorff (Eds.), Building cultural competence: Innovative activities and models (pp. 193-199). Stylus.

Tags:

  1. ambiguity
  2. comfort with difference
  3. culture shock
  4. curriculum
  5. emotional resilience
  6. preparation for study abroad
  7. self-awareness
  8. Vande Berg recommended

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. "Learn a framework to understand five key changes faced when moving abroad. 2. Understand the impact these changes may have on stress and satisfaction. 3. Develop strategies to  manage changes and move through transitions more smoothly" (Berardo, 2012, p. 193).