CATCH-UP FRIDAYS FACILITATION GUIDE

(FOR PEACE & VALUES EDUCATION)

I. General Overview
Catch-up Subject: Peace & Values Education Grade Level: 6
Quarterly Theme: Community Awareness - Justice Sub-theme: Intercultural
understanding
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:40 AM Date: March 1, 2024
II. Session Details
Session Title: "Building Bridges: Understanding Cultures for a Just Community"
Session At the end of the session, learners will be able to:
Objectives: a. Understand the importance of justice in building a strong
community.
b. Develop an awareness and appreciation for different cultures within
the community.
Key Concepts:  Justice in Community Building
 Cultural Awareness and Appreciation
 Interconnectedness of Justice and Cultural Appreciation
III. Facilitation Strategies
Components Duration Activities and Procedures
Introduction and  Begin the session with a brief discussion about what
5 Minutes justice means. Encourage students to share their thoughts
Warm-Up
and experiences related to fairness and treating everyone
equally.
Activity - "Cultural Exchange Fair"

Sample Cultural Exchange Fair Display - Culture:

Japan

Display Board:
Concept Title: "Exploring Japan: Land of the Rising Sun"
Exploration 20 Images of iconic landmarks like Mount Fuji and Tokyo
minutes Skytree
Traditional Japanese calligraphy and artwork
Facts about Japan's geography, population, and language

Traditional Clothing:
Display traditional Japanese clothing like kimono and
yukata.
Include information about when these clothing items are
typically worn and their cultural significance.

Food Samples:
Showcase popular Japanese snacks like mochi, sushi, and
matcha-flavored treats.
Provide small samples for classmates to try.

Customs and Traditions:

Explain customs like bowing as a form of greeting.
Share information about traditional tea ceremonies and
festivals.

Interactive Activity:
Origami station: Provide origami paper and instructions
for basic origami shapes.
Allow classmates to create their own origami as a hands-
on experience.
Divide the class into small groups, assigning each group a
specific culture (or country) represented in your
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community.

Provide materials like paper, markers, and craft supplies.

Instruct each group to create a mini-display showcasing
the unique aspects of the assigned culture. This could
include traditional clothing, food, customs, and important
cultural symbols.

Allow time for each group to present their displays to the

class, explaining the significance of the elements they
included.

Facilitate a discussion on how understanding and

appreciating different cultures contribute to a just and
harmonious community.
 Conclude the activity by summarizing key points about
Valuing/Wrap-up 5 minutes the role of intercultural understanding in promoting
justice within a community. Emphasize the idea that a
just community is one where everyone is respected and
valued, regardless of their cultural background.
Reflective 10  Distribute journals or paper to each student and ask them
Journaling Minutes to reflect on the following questions:

What did you learn about justice in today's activity?

How does understanding different cultures contribute to a
just community?
Can you think of a personal experience where cultural
understanding played a role in resolving a conflict or
promoting fairness?
Encourage students to share their reflections with the
class if they feel comfortable, fostering open
communication and understanding.

Prepared By:

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Teacher

Recommending Approval: Approved:

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Master Teacher School Head

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