The Forgotten Minority Third Culture Kids Lucinda West

The Forgotten Minority: Third Culture Kids Lucinda West Regent University Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw Old Dominion University VCA Convention November 2007

Objectives Define Third Culture Kids (TCKS) Understand the TCK Culture. Develop knowledge about various teaching methods.

Create a symbol to represent you. Your Vocation. Your objective

Where are you from? What is your home country? What cultural beliefs and values were important to you as a child?

Define Third Culture Kids

Define Third Culture Kids

UNDERSTAND THE TCK CULTURE

Understand The TCK Culture: The Case of Lisa › What makes Lisa a TCK? › What are the benefits and challenges in Lisa’s life? › If Lisa and her family had come to you for counseling when Lisa was eight, what would you do? When she is 20?

Understand The TCK Culture: The Challenges of Being a TCK Developmental Issues Delayed adolescence Personal Characteristics Perceived Arrogance Practical Skills Social Skills Relational Patterns Losses Other Challenges Unresolved Grief

Understand The TCK Culture: The Benefits of Being a TCK Developmental Issues Maturity Personal Characteristics World View Practical Skills Adaptive Skills Relational Patterns Committed

The Five C’s that Every TCK Needs to be Successful Communication Cultural Confirmation Closure Continuity Collaboration

Teaching Methods: Introducing TCKS in the Multicultural Classroom

Weblogs and Wikkis

Weblogs and Wikkis

Weblogs and Wikkis

Podcasts and Vodcasts

Podcasts and Vodcasts

Teaching Methods: Intervention Exchange

Teaching Methods: Intervention Exchange

Questions

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