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Tolerance: noun 1. a fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward those whose opinions, practices, race, religion, nationality, etc.,differ from one's own; freedom from bigotry. 2. the act or capacity of enduring; endurance: My tolerance of noise is limited. Cultural competence: the level at which a person can successfully interact with people of differing backgrounds, creeds and cultures. The University at Berkeley defines cultural competence as: “A set of academic and interpersonal skills that allow individuals to increase their understanding and appreciation of cultural differences and similarities within, among and between groups. Culturally competent physicians are able to provide patientcentered care by adjusting their attitudes and behaviors to account for the impact of emotional, cultural, social and psychological issues on the main biomedical ailment (Hendrick).” The Nuts & Bolts How to fit a Culture Club program into your schedule: • start with once a month • integrate it into an existing after school program • make a culture club portion of a program that you have that is already going well How to select a country to visit: •Pick a significant holiday •Are there people in your patron group or community who are from other countries? •Are there people in your staff, or have you personally gone to other countries? Do you have items from other countries, photographs, brochures, maps, trinkets? Layout of the Room The Nuts & Bolts The Presentation: - The entire program is 60min long, but the formal presentation itself is only about half an hour long - Highlight books, cds and other materials from your collection -Talk, video, repeat Romania Overview video Turkey The Nuts & Bolts The Presentation Tips: - Avoid hot button issues - Stick to heritage sites, ie: UNESCO; historically significant and touristy areas - Always end with a question and answer portion, espc when you have guest speaker(s) - Music, Food and Traditions - Using guest speakers: -always have a back up presentation or plan ready -guest speakers are much more effective in delivering the reality of other countries than any other source -they frequently tell their friends what they are doing, and invite them, too! -many are so flattered, they insist on bringing a traditional food dish, or some items from their country FOOD! -Ask local restaurants to either donate or give a discount on food items in exchange for mentioning their name at the program/displaying their take out container(s) -Ask parents to donate food and or drink Menu: -make it as complicated as your budget and time will allow or keep it simple -focus more on two or three food items, and supplement it with a basic beverage After the presentation: -keep things relaxed and casual -play the longer videos, or music from the host country -repeat videos -music and videos continue even while they are doing the craft -Schmooze/hobnob with parents Craft(s): -craft and or coloring sheets go along with the theme of the host country Ireland Puerto Rico Japan Culture Club spin-offs: - Winter Holidays around the World - Black History Month - USA - a Musical Tour - National Women’s History Month -Hispanic Heritage Month Questions, suggestions, comments?